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How to develop a Patient Group Direction

1 July 2026A guide to help organisations and individuals navigate all stages of the PGD development process.

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

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

Medicines Shortages and Patient Group Directions

1 July 2026This article outlines how PGDs can be managed to allow for their continued use in cases of medicines shortages.

Monitoring and reviewing a PGD in practice

1 July 2026Monitoring and evaluating practice under a PGD and timely review of a PGD are important steps in the PGD management process.

When PGDs can be used

1 July 2026Understanding when PGDs are a suitable mechanism for the supply and/or administration of medicines ensures an appropriate legal framework for service provision.

Planning for a PGD

1 July 2026Once it has been decided that a PGD is the most appropriate option there are things to consider before it is written.

Heart failure: a primary care discussion

1 July 2026A practical discussion between two pharmacists about identifying heart failure and optimising treatment in primary care.

Supporting pharmacists with HRT decision making

1 July 2026This webinar provided an overview of menopause with a focus around the selection, optimising and stopping of HRT.

Navigating difficult conversations with confidence

1 July 2026We explored why conversations with patients and colleagues can be challenging, and shared insights and strategies to enhance confidence.

Social prescribing and pharmacy: a primary care discussion

1 July 2026We explore how a social prescriber and pharmacist work together in primary care, with ideas on how to reach out and collaborate.