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Nursing Associates, Physician Associates and the use of Patient Group Directions

16 November 2021The below summaries the legal position on the use of PGDs by Nursing Associates and Physician Associates

Advising on missed or delayed doses of medicines

15 October 2021Guidance to advise people who occasionally forget or are late in taking a dose of their medicine(s).

Written Instruction for the administration of seasonal 'flu vaccination

25 August 2021Advice on using written instructions for the administration of 'flu vaccinations to healthcare staff and written instruction templates 2021/22 are available.

Choosing a suitable antidepressant for people with coronary heart disease (CHD)

2 July 2021Prescribers may need to choose a safe antidepressant in people with CHD. We guide on available options. We do not cover management of complex depression.

Patient Group Directions in Complex Commissioning Scenarios

10 June 2021This guide supports planning, decision making and advises on governance processes when PGDs are used within commissioned services .

Preparing doses of vaccines using aseptic non-touch technique (ANTT)

21 May 2021ANTT minimises the risk of contamination transfer to critical surfaces. It should be used during vaccine preparation and assembly.

COVID-19 Vaccine Pfizer-BioNTech Handling and Preparation Video

28 January 2021A video produced by Pfizer showing the correct handling and preparation of the COVID-19 Vaccine Pfizer-BioNTech

Preparing COVID-19 Vaccine Pfizer-BioNTech Syringes for Administration at end user locations

5 January 2021Standard Operating Procedure for preparing COVID-19 Vaccine Pfizer-BioNTech syringes for administration at end user locations in primary care.

Preparing the COVID-19 Vaccine Pfizer-BioNTech at PCN designated sites

5 January 2021Standard Operating Procedure for preparing of the COVID-19 Vaccine Pfizer-BioNTech in PCN designated sites prior to immediate administration.

Disposing of damaged, unused or expired COVID-19 Vaccine Pfizer-BioNTech at PCN designated sites

21 December 2020Standard Operating Procedure for safe disposal of damaged, unused, or expired COVID-19 Vaccine Pfizer-BioNTech consigned for destruction at PCN Designated Sites

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