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Depression: treatment during pregnancy

6 January 2022Signposting evidence-based information on the treatment of depression in pregnancy

Diabetes: treatment during pregnancy

6 January 2022Signposting evidence-based information on the treatment of diabetes in pregnancy

Heartburn and Dyspepsia: treatment during pregnancy

6 January 2022Signposting evidence-based information on the treatment of heartburn and dyspepsia in pregnancy

Thrush or vaginal candida: treatment during pregnancy

6 January 2022Signposting evidence-based information on the treatment of thrush or vaginal Candida in pregnancy

Medicines in Pregnancy – a recorded webinar

15 December 2021Find out what questions to ask and what information to consider when advising and managing medicine use during pregnancy

Patient Group Directions e-learning programme

8 December 2021E-learning developed by SPS in partnership with UKHSA, HEE and eLfH to support professionals who use, develop, authorise, review or update PGDs.

Including more than one medicine in a Patient Group Direction

2 December 2021This article summarises the considerations required if more than one medicine is included within a single PGD.

Supply and/or administration of Controlled Drugs under a PGD

16 November 2021The legal position on the supply and/or administration of controlled drugs under Patient Group Directions is summarised

Unlicensed medicines and use of PGDs

16 November 2021This page explains why PGDs are not a legal mechanism for the administration or supply of unlicensed medicines.

Using medicines at more than one location under a single PGD

16 November 2021A single Patient Group Direction (PGD) can be used to supply or administer medicines in more than one location. PGDs do not need to relate to specific premises.