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Ioversol contrast agent

5 October 2021SPS PGD template for administering ioversol intravenously for imaging investigations and procedures by registered Radiographers.

Terbutaline injection for use in labour within maternity services

19 January 2023SPS PGD template for administering subcutaneous terbutaline sulfate for the reduction of contraction frequency in individuals in labour.

Clotrimazole pessaries for candidiasis

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

Patient Group Directions (PGDs) and abortifacients

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

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.

Mixing of medicines and Patient Group Directions

9 September 2020This article provides advice on the legal considerations required when considering mixing medicines to be supplied or administered under a PGD

Use of PGDs by trainee registered healthcare professionals

8 September 2020Advice on the use of Patient Group Directions by registered healthcare professionals who are undertaking training and/or competency assessment

Fluconazole 150mg capsules for candidiasis

5 October 2021SPS PGD template for the supply of fluconazole 150mg capsules for the treatment of vulvo-vaginal candidiasis.

Ceftriaxone intramuscular injection for Neisseria gonorrhoeae

5 October 2021SPS PGD template for administering ceftriaxone injection (with lidocaine) by IM injection for treating uncomplicated Neisseria gonorrhoeae infection.

Metronidazole (oral) for use within sexual health services

5 October 2021SPS PGD template for supply of metronidazole (oral) for the treatment of bacterial vaginosis and trichomonas vaginalis.