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Preventing errors on the medicine journey
17 December 2025A series of articles on preventing medicine errors arising from incorrect selection or handling during a medicine’s journey from purchasing to the patient.
Implications of using different gas delivery devices
11 January 2023Information on the use of W-sized cylinders and integral valve cylinders, and the implications of NIVs and HFNO on pipeline capacity.
PGD use in Hospital at Home services, including Virtual Wards
8 April 2024Considerations required before implementing Patient Group Direction (PGDs) in Hospital at Home, including virtual ward, services
Governance principles for unlicensed medicines
17 July 2024Factors to consider when unlicensed medicines are used, ensuring good governance.
Purchasing Specials
5 February 2025Factors to consider when purchasing Specials and imported unlicensed medicines from commercial manufacturers
Patient Group Directions in Complex Commissioning Scenarios
8 April 2024This guide supports planning, decision making and advises on governance processes when PGDs are used within commissioned services.
Managing Patient Group Directions following amendments or changes
8 April 2024There are requirements for all PGDs to be resigned or reauthorised after any amendment or change made during its valid to/from dates
About the SPS Medicines Governance Do Once Programme
27 May 2025The programme reduces duplication of effort and improves quality and consistency through national PGD templates and Medicines Policy and Governance principles
Making unlicensed medicines
30 November 2023Medicines may be made without the need for a marketing authorisation in some circumstances
Understanding when a check adds value to medication processes
24 October 2025Understanding what a check is, the principles of an effective check and factors to consider if introducing a check to a medication process.