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Local authority delegation of the authorisation of Patient Group Directions to CCGs using a Section 75 partnership agreement

7 March 2022This summary explains why it is not permitted for a Local Authority to delegate the authorisation of PGDs to a CCG using a Section 75 partnership agreement.

Labelling and packaging of unlicensed medicines (Specials): best practice guidance for the NHS

1 March 2022National guidance from NHSE/I to reduce LASA errors and improve patient safety when considering requirements for unlicensed specials medicines

Managing PGDs when healthcare organisations merge, cease to exist or services are transferred to a new provider

3 February 2022Advice on the management of PGDs when there are organisational changes to ensure continuation of safe care and overarching good governance.

Patient Group Directions and NHS prescription charges

16 November 2021This article summarises the position regarding the levying of prescription charges for medicines supplied under a PGD.

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 .

Using Medical Gases Appropriately

11 January 2021Must read background material and guidance to support good medical gas use for hospital Chief Pharmacists and their teams

Authorisation of Independent Healthcare Provider (IHP) PGDs for NHS and public health commissioned services

21 September 2020The attached document provides guidance for IHPs and commissioning organisations where the IHP agrees to take responsibility for development and authorisation of PGDs, prior to…

Quality PGDs – 7 steps to success

9 September 2020A guide to help organisations and potential authors and signatories of PGDs consider the necessary procedures before and during the stages of development.

Reauthorising and re-signing of a Patient Group Direction (PGD) following amendments/changes

8 September 2020This Q&A summarises outlines the requirements to resign/reauthorise PGDs after any amendment or change made during its valid to/from dates.

Patient Group Direction use in Primary Care Networks

8 January 2020About PCNs Primary Care Networks (PCNs) are networks of GP practices collaboratively working together and with community, mental health, social care, pharmacy, hospital and voluntary…