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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.

Omeprazole for use within antenatal and maternity services

20 April 2023SPS protocol templates for the supply and administration of omeprazole for pre planned caesarean section by registered midwives.

Off-label or unlicensed product use under HMR 2012 exemptions

8 January 2020A legal position summary regarding the sale, supply or administration of off-label/unlicensed products under Schedule 17 of the Human Medicines Regulations 2012

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').

Occupational health services explainer videos

16 July 2024Short videos explaining medicines mechanisms in occupational health services, including written instructions.

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.

Nitrofurantoin for Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

25 April 2023SPS PGD template for the supply of nitrofurantoin capsules/tablets for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection (UTI).

NHS prescription charges for PGDs or HMR 2012 exemptions

16 November 2021This article summarises the position regarding the levying of prescription charges for medicines supplied under a PGD or an exemption to the HMR 2012.

Monitoring and reviewing a PGD in practice

30 July 2024Monitoring and evaluating practice under a PGD and timely review of a PGD are important steps in the development process.

Mometasone furoate monohydrate nasal spray for sinusitis

1 February 2024SPS PGD template for the supply of mometasone furorate monohydrate nasal spray for sinusitis.