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Delegating PGD authorisation by a Local Authority
8 April 2024It is not permitted for a Local Authority to delegate the authorisation of Patient Group Directions using a Section 75 partnership agreement.
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
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
Making unlicensed medicines
30 November 2023Medicines may be made without the need for a marketing authorisation in some circumstances
Managing medical gases and oxygen during periods of high demand
8 June 2023Answers to common questions covering: pharmacy responsibilities, medical gas committees, medical gas pipeline systems, gas delivery systems, and governance
Pharmacy responsibilities for management of stocks of oxygen and other medical gases
24 March 2023The pharmacy remit in relation to medical gases is covered, as well as the role in managing cylinder stock
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.
Using Medical Gases Appropriately
11 January 2023Must read background material and guidance to support good medical gas use for hospital Chief Pharmacists and their teams
Labelling and packaging of unlicensed medicines (Specials): best practice guidance for the NHS
12 April 2022National guidance from NHSE/I to reduce LASA errors and improve patient safety when considering requirements for unlicensed specials medicines