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Emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil (TD) tablets as PrEP

26 November 2025SPS PGD template for the supply of emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil (TD) tablets as Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) for the prevention of HIV infection.

Inclusion of dose ranges in a single Patient Group Direction

10 November 2025The below summarises the considerations required if a single PGD is to include a range of doses.

Including medicines with Risk Minimisation Measures (RMM) in PGDs

10 November 2025Medicines with RMM may not be suitable for inclusion within Patient Group Directions (PGDs). If used, the RMM must be stated within the PGD.

Extension of expiry date of a Patient Group Direction

10 November 2025This article advises on the extension to the expiry date of a PGD where a full review and re-authorisation has not taken place.

Labelling medicines supplied without a prescription

18 August 2025Advice on the legal labelling requirements for Prescription Only Medicines and Pharmacy medicines supplied under a patient group direction or legal exemption.

Options for GP practices providing influenza vaccination to staff

7 July 2025GPs can vaccinate staff using PSDs, written instructions, or via OHS or community pharmacies. Considerations for using each mechanism are explained.

Seasonal influenza vaccination and occupational health services

7 July 2025Advice on medicines mechanisms for the administration of influenza vaccinations to healthcare staff.

Using written instructions in occupational health services

7 July 2025Written instructions can be used as part of an occupational health service to supply/administer medicines to staff within the organisation.

Using PGDs in occupational health services (OHS)

7 July 2025PGDs should only be used in an NHS OHS, where they confer additional benefit for service provision. They cannot be used for OHS via private provision.

Occupational health services (OHS) and medicines mechanisms

7 July 2025Various legal mechanisms can be used to supply and/or administer medicines within OHS. We explain some practical applications within this series.