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Gadoteric acid contrast agent

4 September 2025SPS PGD template for administering gadoteric acid intravenously for imaging investigations and procedures by registered Radiographers.

Gadobutrol contrast agent

4 September 2025SPS PGD template for administering gadobutrol intravenously for imaging investigations and procedures by registered Radiographers.

Gadobenate dimeglumine contrast agent

4 September 2025SPS PGD template for administering gadobenate dimeglumine intravenously for imaging investigations and procedures by registered Radiographers.

Iopamidol contrast agent

4 September 2025SPS PGD template for administering iopamidol intravenously for imaging investigations and procedures by registered Radiographers.

Iohexol contrast agent

4 September 2025SPS PGD template for administering iohexol intravenously for imaging investigations and procedures by registered Radiographers.

Iodixanol contrast agent

4 September 2025SPS PGD template for administering iodixanol intravenously for imaging investigations and procedures by registered Radiographers.

Sodium chloride 0.9% in multi injector devices

4 September 2025SPS PGD template for administering sodium chloride 0.9% intravenously for imaging investigations and procedures by registered Radiographers.

Gadopiclenol contrast agent

4 September 2025SPS PGD template for administering gadopiclenol intravenously for imaging investigations and procedures by registered Radiographers.

When not to use a PGD

1 September 2025Understanding when PGDs are an unsuitable mechanism for the supply and/or administration of medicines ensures an alternative legal framework is applied.

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.