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Aciclovir (oral) for genital HSV infection
5 October 2021
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SPS PGD template for the supply of aciclovir (oral) to treat genital herpes simplex virus (HSV) infections.
An introduction to PGDs: definitions and examples of use
13 December 2020
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This page explains what a Patient Group Direction (PGD) is and describes how they are used in clinical practice.
Aspirin tablets for use within antenatal and maternity services
9 February 2022
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SPS PGD template for the supply of aspirin tablets to individuals at risk of pre-eclampsia during pregnancy.
Audit Tools from National Pharmacy Procurement Specialists Committee (NPPSC)
2 September 2016
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The National Pharmacy Procurement Specialists Committee (NPPSC) have produced a number of audit tools which are available for use locally in trusts. Trustswho have collected…
Auditing Patient Group Directions
14 September 2020
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SPS have developed a template audit tool to support organisations in auditing aspects of PGD development and use.
Azithromycin (oral) for use within sexual health services
5 October 2021
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SPS PGD template for supply of azithromycin for uncomplicated genital Chlamydia trachomatis, non-gonococcal/non-specific urethritis; Mycoplasma genitalium.
Benzylpenicillin for Group B Streptococcus for use in neonates
19 January 2023
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SPS PGD template for the intrapartum administration of benzylpenicillin for prevention of early-onset Group B Streptococcus (GBS) infection in neonates.
Benzylpenicillin injection for suspected meningitis
5 October 2021
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SPS PGD template for administering benzylpenicillin prior to transfer to secondary care in suspected bacterial meningitis or meningococcal septicaemia.
Buccal midazolam for the management of seizures
5 October 2021
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SPS PGD template for administering buccal midazolam for the management of seizures by registered Paramedics and Nurses.
Ceftriaxone intramuscular injection for Neisseria gonorrhoeae
5 October 2021
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SPS PGD template for administering ceftriaxone injection (with lidocaine) by IM injection for treating uncomplicated Neisseria gonorrhoeae infection.
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