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Using PGDs in occupational health services (OHS)

4 March 2024PGDs should only be used in an NHS OHS, where they confer additional benefit for service provision. They cannot be used for OHS via private provision.

Options for GP practices providing influenza vaccination to staff

4 March 2024GPs can vaccinate staff using PSDs, written instructions, or via OHS or community pharmacies. Considerations for using each mechanism are explained.

UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) PGD Templates

14 September 2020Patient Group Direction templates by UKHSA are developed for a range of clinical scenarios. A summary of the processes to use and further links are provided.

Off-label or unlicensed product use under HMR 2012 exemptions

8 January 2020A legal position summary regarding the sale, supply or administration of off-label/unlicensed products under Schedule 17 of the Human Medicines Regulations 2012

Podophyllotoxin (topical) for external anogenital warts

5 October 2021SPS PGD template for the supply of podophyllotoxin 0.15% w/w cream or 0.5% w/v solution for the treatment of external anogenital warts.

Administration of contrast agents under a PGD by multiple HCPs

15 July 2024Whether a healthcare professional (HCP) can prepare and/or administer contrast supplied by another HCP under a PGD will depend on a range of factors.

Imiquimod 5% w/w cream for anogenital warts

5 October 2021SPS PGD template for the supply of imiquimod 5% w/w cream for the treatment of external anogenital warts.

Emtricitabine/tenofovir and raltegravir tablets for HIV PEP

5 October 2021SPS PGD template for the supply of emtricitabine/tenofovir disoproxil and raltegravir tablets for HIV Post Exposure Prophylaxis (HIV PEP).

Implementing the National Patient Group Direction (PGD) Templates

4 October 2021SPS national PGD templates can be implemented by organisations to improve consistency and reduce duplication of effort.

Combined hormonal contraceptive transdermal patch

5 October 2021SPS PGD template for the supply of combined hormonal transdermal patch for contraception.