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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

Sodium chloride 0.9% in multi injector devices

20 July 2023SPS PGD template for administering sodium chloride 0.9% intravenously for imaging investigations and procedures by registered Radiographers.

Seasonal influenza vaccination and occupational health services

4 March 2024Advice on medicines mechanisms for the administration of influenza vaccinations to healthcare staff.

SPS National Patient Group Direction (PGD) exemplar templates

20 June 2019The SPS National Medicines Governance Do Once programme produce national Patient Group Direction (PGD) exemplar templates for local adaptation

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

Repeat supply or administration of medicines under PGD

26 April 2021Patient Group Directions are not an appropriate mechanism for regular repeated supplies or administration of a medicine. Prescribing is preferred.

Progestogen-Only Intra-Uterine Device (LNG-IUD) for contraception

5 October 2021SPS PGD template for the insertion of the Progestogen-Only Intra-Uterine Device (LNG-IUD) for contraception.

Progestogen only pill (POP) for contraception

5 October 2021SPS PGD template for the supply of a progestogen only pill (POP) for contraception.

Podophyllotoxin (topical) for external anogenital warts

5 October 2021SPS PGD template for the supply of podophyllotoxin 0.15% w/w cream or 0.5% w/v solution for the treatment of external anogenital warts.

Planning for a PGD

30 July 2024You’ve decided a PGD is the most appropriate option but there are things to consider before you start writing.