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Benzylpenicillin injection for suspected meningitis

11 June 2026SPS PGD template for administering benzylpenicillin prior to transfer to secondary care in suspected bacterial meningitis or meningococcal septicaemia.

Delegation of roles under a PGD

10 June 2026Delegation of any PGD function is not permitted. However there are specific tasks that individuals other than the professional working under a PGD can fulfil.

Patient Group Direction use in End of Life Care

10 June 2026Considerations required before implementing Patient Group Directions (PGDs) in End of Life Care.

Introduction to PGDs

10 June 2026Understand what a Patient Group Direction (PGD) is and how it is used in clinical practice.

PGDs, legal mechanisms and governance: what's new

9 June 2026An update session for those involved in medicines governance including managing PGDs and other legal mechanisms in practice.

Bank and agency staff and Patient Group Directions

10 June 2026The below summarises the advice on the use of PGDs by bank and agency staff working within organisations.

Including more than one medicine in a Patient Group Direction

10 June 2026This article summarises the considerations required if more than one medicine is included within a single PGD.

Pharmacy technicians working under Patient Group Directions

5 June 2026Useful resources and further information for pharmacy technicians working under PGDs

Emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil (TD) tablets as PrEP

4 June 2026SPS PGD template for the supply of emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil (TD) tablets as Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) for the prevention of HIV infection.

Otigo (phenazone with lidocaine) ear drops for otitis media

3 June 2026SPS PGD template for the supply of Otigo (phenazone with lidocaine) ear drops for symptomatic relief of pain due to otitis media.