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Lidocaine 10mg/ml spray for IUC: template protocol

19 January 2023Template protocol for the administration of lidocaine 10mg/ml spray to facilitate intrauterine contraception (IUC) insertion or removal

Topical lidocaine 2.5% plus prilocaine 2.5% cream for IUC: template protocol

19 January 2023Template protocol to administer topical anaesthetic cream (e.g. EMLA Cream 5%, Nulbia 5% cream) for intrauterine contraception (IUC) insertion or removal

Supply of trimethoprim tablets for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection (UTI): PGD template

19 January 2023Antimicrobial PGD templates support the use of medicines in line with national guidance, reducing variation and duplication to improve consistency of care.

Supply of nitrofurantoin capsules/tablets for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection (UTI): PGD template

19 January 2023Antimicrobial PGD templates support the use of medicines in line with national guidance, reducing variation and duplication to improve consistency of care.

Administration of subcutaneous terbutaline sulfate for the reduction of contraction frequency in individuals in labour: PGD template

19 January 2023A PGD template, developed by SPS and NHSE and reviewed by the RCOG, for the administration of subcutaneous terbutaline sulfate to individuals in labour

Intrapartum administration of benzylpenicillin for prevention of early-onset Group B Streptococcus (GBS) infection in neonates: PGD template

19 January 2023A PGD template, developed by SPS and NHSE and reviewed by the RCOG and the UKHSA AMR team, for the intrapartum administration of benzylpenicillin in neonates

When Patient Group Directions are not required

29 June 2022Guidance on when PGDs should not be used and advice on alternative mechanisms for supply and administration of medicines

How to develop a Patient Group Direction

9 June 2022A step by step guide to help organisations and individuals navigate all stages of the PGD development process

PGD Learning Events 2022

31 May 2022Three events were held in May 2022. For those new to PGDs; for those with experience and finally to address question and answers from the first two.

PGD Question and Answer session for all

24 May 2022The final session in our PGD series for 2022 is an opportunity to have any questions you might have answered by an expert panel.