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Including medicines with Risk Minimisation Measures (RMM) in PGDs

16 March 2021Medicines with RMM may not be suitable for inclusion within Patient Group Directions (PGDs). If used, the RMM must be stated within the PGD.

Guidance on Managing The Sourcing and Supply of Ready-to-Administer Chemotheraphy Doses for the NHS (Yellow Cover)

5 December 2016This document is aimed at staff in UK NHS hospitals considering or already sourcing their supply of chemotherapy as ready-to-administer doses.

Continuing management of the ADHD medicines shortage

16 November 2023Support for the system in continuing to manage supply disruption of medicines used to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

Alternatives to transcribing for medicines administration

28 January 2025Transcribing is not the preferred option for medicines administration and the alternatives should be considered before committing to transcribing.

Administration of contrast agents under a PGD by multiple HCPs

15 July 2024Whether a healthcare professional (HCP) can prepare and/or administer contrast supplied by another HCP under a PGD will depend on a range of factors.

Acute settings and transcribing

28 January 2025Consideration needs to be given to the risk factors particularly associated with transcribing in acute settings