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Use of Patient Group Directions for the administration of contrast agents in imaging services

2 April 2019This article is intended to inform and support decision making when considering if a PGD is an appropriate mechanism for the administration of contrast agents

Contrast Agent PGD Templates

2 April 2019SPS, NHS England, the Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) and the Society and College of Radiographers (SCoR), with the support of specialists working within NHS…

SPS National Medicines Governance Do Once programme - national Patient Group Direction (PGD) exemplar templates

20 June 2019About PGD exemplar templates The attached PGD templates are based on the version being used to develop the national PGD templates as part of the…

Using a Patient Group Direction to supply or administer a medication which is part of a clinical trial, study or pilot

26 June 2019The below summary advises on the use of PGDs to supply or administer a medication which is part of a clinical trial, study or pilot

Medicines Shortages and Patient Group Directions

16 December 2019

Patient Group Direction use in Primary Care Networks

8 January 2020About PCNs Primary Care Networks (PCNs) are networks of GP practices collaboratively working together and with community, mental health, social care, pharmacy, hospital and voluntary…

Use of off-label or unlicensed products under Human Medicines Regulations 2012 Schedule 17 exemptions

8 January 2020The below summary details the legal position regarding the sale, supply or administration of off-label/unlicensed products under Schedule 17 of the HMR 2012

Bank and agency staff and Patient Group Directions

25 February 2020The below summarises the advice on the use of PGDs by bank and agency staff working within organisations.

Patient Specific Directions (PSD)

10 June 2020This article describes Patient Specific Directions and the requirements for their writing and use

Patient Group Direction use in services provided by multiple organisations

14 July 2020This article outlines the principles to be considered when PGDs are used in the provision of medicines/vaccines in services provided by multiple organisations.