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Legally providing GSL medicines by registered midwives

20 April 2023Advice to support registered midwives in the legal administration and/or supply of General Sales List (GSL) medicine, using omeprazole tablets as an example.

Delegating PGD authorisation by a Local Authority

7 March 2022It is not permitted for a Local Authority to delegate the authorisation of Patient Group Directions using a Section 75 partnership agreement.

Managing PGDs following organisational change

3 February 2022Advice on the management of PGDs when organisations merge, cease to exist or services are transferred to a new provider to ensure safe care and good governance

Retaining legal mechanism documentation

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

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.

Extension of expiry date of a Patient Group Direction

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.

Questions about signatories of PGDs

21 September 2020 This page summaries the requirement for signatories on PGDs and roles/responsibilities of those signatories.

Patient Group Directions and electronic record systems

21 September 2020Advice on management of PGD authorisation and use using electronic systems.

Authorising Independent Healthcare Provider (IHP) PGDs

21 September 2020Considerations are needed when NHS or local authorities commission services using PGDs from independent healthcare providers.

Managing Patient Group Direction following amendments or changes

8 September 2020There are requirements for all PGDs to be resigned or reauthorised after any amendment or change made during its valid to/from dates