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Managing Patient Group Directions 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

Extension of expiry date of a Patient Group Direction

26 April 2021This article advises on the extension to the expiry date of a PGD where a full review and re-authorisation has not taken place.

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.

Retaining legal mechanism documentation

30 April 2025Advice on the retention of all records relating to legal mechanisms, such as PSDs, PGDs, Written Instructions and National Protocols

Medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) IM injection for contraception

5 October 2021SPS PGD template for administering intramuscular (IM) medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) injection for contraception.

P and GSL medicines with PGDs

12 February 2024Understanding where PGDs can and cannot be used for the supply and/or administration of P and GSL medicines helps ensure correct legal mechanisms in practice.

Supply and/or administration of Controlled Drugs under a PGD

16 November 2021The legal position on the supply and/or administration of controlled drugs under Patient Group Directions is summarised

Off label medicine use under a Patient Group Direction

10 June 2021This article explains the legislation and guidance on the use of PGDs when a medicine is to be used outside its licence ('off-label').

Unlicensed medicines and use of PGDs

16 November 2021This page explains why PGDs are not a legal mechanism for the administration or supply of unlicensed medicines.

Pharmacy technicians working under Patient Group Directions

26 June 2024Useful resources and further information for pharmacy technicians working under PGDs