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‘Written instructions’ in Patient Group Directions

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Influenza vaccine written instruction templates for adoption

4 March 2024Two Influenza written instruction templates are available; one for NHS bodies or Local Authorities and

Using written instructions in occupational health services

4 March 2024Written instructions can be used as part of an occupational health service to supply/administer medicines

Retaining legal mechanism documentation

10 June 2021Advice on the retention of all records relating to legal mechanisms, such as PSDs, PGDs, Written Instructions

Options for GP practices providing influenza vaccination to staff

4 March 2024GPs can vaccinate staff using PSDs, written instructions, or via OHS or community pharmacies.

Using PGDs in occupational health services (OHS)

4 March 2024Therefore, using a written instruction should be considered before using a PGD.

Seasonal influenza vaccination and occupational health services

4 March 2024Choosing the correct legal mechanism Written instructions for intramuscular influenza vaccination administration

Occupational health services (OHS) and medicines mechanisms

4 March 2024The information in this series of articles has been written in response to enquiries and following discussions

Using PGDs for administering contrast agents in imaging services

2 April 2019Patient Group Directions A PGD must be a standalone written instruction for the registered health professional

Off-label or unlicensed product use under HMR 2012 exemptions

8 January 2020medicines cannot be administered, sold or supplied under the Schedule 17 exemptions, including under Written

When not to use a PGD

12 February 2024supplied or administered in the course of the OHS by a registered nurse acting in accordance with the written