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When Patient Group Directions are not required
29 June 2022
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Guidance on when PGDs should not be used and advice on alternative mechanisms for supply and administration of medicines
How to develop a Patient Group Direction
9 June 2022
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A step by step guide to help organisations and individuals navigate all stages of the PGD development process
PGD Learning Events 2022
31 May 2022
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Three events were held in May 2022. For those new to PGDs; for those with experience and finally to address question and answers from the first two.
PGD Question and Answer session for all
24 May 2022
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The final session in our PGD series for 2022 is an opportunity to have any questions you might have answered by an expert panel.
When to use a PGD
5 May 2022
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Helping to understand the circumstances when PGDs must not be used or are otherwise unsuitable as a mechanism for supply and/or administration
Local authority delegation of the authorisation of Patient Group Directions to CCGs using a Section 75 partnership agreement
7 March 2022
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This summary explains why it is not permitted for a Local Authority to delegate the authorisation of PGDs to a CCG using a Section 75 partnership agreement.
Supply of folic acid 5mg tablets to reduce the risk of neural tube defect or to compensate for the increased demand for folate during pregnancy: PGD template
9 February 2022
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A PGD template, developed by SPS and NHSEI and reviewed by the RCOG, for the supply of folic acid 5mg tablets to at risk individuals during pregnancy.
Supply of aspirin tablets to individuals at risk of pre-eclampsia during pregnancy: PGD template
9 February 2022
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A PGD template, developed by SPS and NHSEI and reviewed by the RCOG, for the supply of aspirin tablets for individuals at high risk of pre-eclampsia
Patient Group Direction use in remote consultations
3 February 2022
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Advice on managing PGDs during organisational changes to ensure continuity of safe care with overarching good governance.
Managing PGDs when healthcare organisations merge, cease to exist or services are transferred to a new provider
3 February 2022
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Advice on the management of PGDs when there are organisational changes to ensure continuation of safe care and overarching good governance.
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