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Iodixanol contrast agent

5 October 2021SPS PGD template for administering iodixanol intravenously for imaging investigations and procedures by registered Radiographers.

Aciclovir for shingles

1 February 2024SPS PGD template for supply of aciclovir for shingles in specified patient groups.

Iopamidol contrast agent

5 October 2021SPS PGD template for administering iopamidol intravenously for imaging investigations and procedures by registered Radiographers.

Iohexol contrast agent

5 October 2021SPS PGD template for administering iohexol intravenously for imaging investigations and procedures by registered Radiographers.

Gadopiclenol contrast agent

17 December 2024SPS PGD template for administering gadopiclenol intravenously for imaging investigations and procedures by registered Radiographers.

Intravenous hyoscine butylbromide

24 April 2025SPS PGD template for administering intravenous hyoscine butylbromide for imaging investigations by registered Radiographers.

Patient Specific Directions (PSD)

10 June 2020This article describes Patient Specific Directions and the requirements for their writing and use

Including medicines with Risk Minimisation Measures (RMM) in PGDs

16 March 2021Medicines with RMM may not be suitable for inclusion within Patient Group Directions (PGDs). If used, the RMM must be stated within the PGD.

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.

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.