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SPS PGD template for administering ceftriaxone injection (with lidocaine) by IM injection for treating uncomplicated Neisseria gonorrhoeae infection.

Provenance

Created by SPS, the British Association of Sexual Health and HIV (BASHH), the British HIV Association (BHIVA) and the support of specialist stakeholders working within clinical practice for sexual health services.

Template versions available

Version 3.0 of this PGD template, valid from July 2026, has been published to allow organisations to undertake local governance processes in a timely manner.

Version 2.2 of this PGD template remains currently valid and will be removed from this page on its expiry (30th June 2026).

PGD template attachment

The template PGD is attached below to download and use in conjunction with our implementation advice (SPS page).

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Update history

  1. Republished
  2. Version 3.0 published
  1. Section regarding planned update to template amended to reflect template now published. Updated template published
  1. New section added regarding planned update to this PGD template.
  1. Minor addition to template V2. V1 template removed as expired.
  1. Title, URL and summary amended.
  1. New V2.0 PGD template added
  1. Updated PGD template added - changes detailed in PGD template
  1. Published