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Off-label medicine use under a Patient Group Direction

10 June 2021The below summary explains the legislation and guidance on the use of PGDs when a medicine is to be used outside its licence ('off-label')

Retaining PGD documentation

10 June 2021PGD records need to be retained in line with other health records - the advice below details the specific requirements.

Patient Group Directions in Complex Commissioning Scenarios

10 June 2021This guide supports planning, decision making and advises on governance processes when PGDs are used within commissioned services .

Patient Group Directions for repeat supply/administration of medicines

26 April 2021The below article details the position regarding use of a PGD to make repeat supplies/repeated administrations of a medicine.

Extension of expiry date of a Patient Group Direction (PGD)

26 April 2021This Q&A advises on the extension to the expiry date of a PGD where a full review and re-authorisation has not taken place.

Inclusion of medicines with Risk Minimisation Measures (RMM) in Patient Group Directions

16 March 2021This Q&A has been developed with the MHRA and it reflects MHRA guidance on the use of PGDs for medications which have risk minimisation measures (RMM).

Antimicrobial Patient Group Direction (PGD) Templates

20 January 2021Antimicrobial PGD templates support the use of medicines in line with national guidance, reducing variation and duplication to improve consistency of care.

Delegation of supply or administration of medicines using a Patient Group Direction

15 December 2020This page details the why delegation of supply or administration under a PGD is not possible.

When to use a PGD

15 December 2020This page provides a clear process to help colleagues consider when a PGD is required using the 'To PGD or not to PGD' decision support tool.

Using a single PGD to supply or administer medicines at more than one location

15 December 2020Summary A single PGD can be used to supply or administer medicines to patients in their own homes or in more than one location. PGDs…