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Delegation of roles under a PGD

19 March 2024Delegation of any PGD function is not permitted. However there are specific tasks that individuals other than the professional working under a PGD can fulfil.

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.

Cytisinicline for smoking cessation

5 February 2025SPS PGD template for supply of cytisinicline to support smoking cessation in specified individuals.

Copper Intrauterine Device (Cu-IUD)

19 October 2023SPS protocol template for the insertion of the Copper Intra-Uterine Device (Cu-IUD) for contraception

Considerations for developing national PGD and protocol templates

3 January 2024Decisions to develop PGD templates under the national Medicines Governance Do Once Programme depend on a variety of factors and advice on exclusions is given.

Combined oral hormonal contraceptive (COC) in reproductive health

27 November 2025SPS PGD template for the supply of a combined oral hormonal contraceptive for contraception, or for individuals requiring control of problematic bleeding.

Combined hormonal contraceptive vaginal ring

27 November 2025SPS PGD template for the supply of combined hormonal vaginal ring for contraception.

Combined hormonal contraceptive transdermal patch

27 November 2025SPS PGD template for the supply of combined hormonal transdermal patch for contraception.

Co-amoxiclav for human and animal bites

27 November 2025SPS PGD template for supply of co-amoxiclav for the prophylaxis of human and animal bites in specified patient groups.

Clotrimazole pessaries for candidiasis

5 October 2021SPS PGD template for the supply of clotrimazole pessaries for treatment of vulvo-vaginal candidiasis.