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Patient Group Directions

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Pharmacy technicians working under Patient Group Directions

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

Pharmacy First podcast series

21 October 2024Pharmacy colleagues and expert clinicians talk about issues surrounding the new service in community pharmacy and try to debunk some of the clinical myths.

Penicillin V (phenoxymethylpenicillin) for sore throat

1 February 2024SPS PGD template for the supply of penicillin V (phenoxymethylpenicillin) for sore throat.

Penicillin V (phenoxymethylpenicillin) for sinusitis

1 February 2024SPS PGD template for the supply of penicillin V (phenoxymethylpenicillin) where an intranasal steroid is unsuitable or ineffective.

Patient Specific Directions (PSD)

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

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.

Patient Group Directions e-learning programme

8 December 2021E-learning developed by SPS in partnership with UKHSA, HEE and eLfH to support professionals who use, develop, authorise, review or update PGDs.

Patient Group Directions and legal mechanisms

All our resources on Patient Group Directions (PGDs) and other legal mechanisms for the supply or administration of medicines.

Patient Group Directions and electronic record systems

21 September 2020Advice on management of PGD authorisation and use using electronic systems.

Patient Group Directions (PGDs) and abortifacients

14 September 2020This article advises on the legal position on the supply/administration of abortifacients under PGDs.