Publications

Benzylpenicillin injection for suspected meningitis

11 June 2026SPS PGD template for administering benzylpenicillin prior to transfer to secondary care in suspected bacterial meningitis or meningococcal septicaemia.

Emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil (TD) tablets as PrEP

4 June 2026SPS PGD template for the supply of emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil (TD) tablets as Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) for the prevention of HIV infection.

Otigo (phenazone with lidocaine) ear drops for otitis media

3 June 2026SPS PGD template for the supply of Otigo (phenazone with lidocaine) ear drops for symptomatic relief of pain due to otitis media.

PGDs in practice explainer videos

3 June 2026Short videos explaining Patient Group Directions (PGDs) and legal mechanisms, and their use in practice.

PGD planning explainer videos

3 June 2026Short videos explaining how to plan for the development of new, or review of existing Patient Group Directions (PGDs).

PGD supply and administration explainer videos

3 June 2026Short explanatory videos about the supply and administration of medicines under Patient Group Directions (PGDs).

Medication Safety Update

2 June 2026A resource collating the latest medication safety communications and publications to inform, support and inspire medication safety improvements.

Etonogestrel (e.g. Nexplanon®) implant for contraception

1 June 2026SPS PGD template for the insertion of etonogestrel (e.g. Nexplanon®) 68mg subdermal implant for contraception.

Implementing the SPS Patient Group Direction, Written Instruction and protocol templates

1 June 2026SPS national templates can be implemented by organisations to improve consistency and reduce duplication of effort.

Amoxicillin for otitis media

28 May 2026SPS PGD template for the supply of amoxicillin for otitis media.