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Patient Group Directions for repeat supply/administration of medicines

26 April 2021The below article details the position regarding use of a PGD to make repeat supplies/repeated administrations of a medicine.

Delegation of supply or administration of medicines using a Patient Group Direction

15 December 2020This page details the why delegation of supply or administration under a PGD is not possible.

Using a single PGD to supply or administer medicines at more than one location

15 December 2020Summary A single PGD can be used to supply or administer medicines to patients in their own homes or in more than one location. PGDs…

Labelling requirements for a Prescription Only Medicine (POM) supplied under a Patient Group Direction

9 September 2020The below summarises the legal labelling requirements for a Prescription Only Medicine (POM) supplied under a PGD

Use of Patient Group Directions to initiate treatment for long term conditions

9 September 2020The below summary advises on the use of PGDs to initiate treatment for long term conditions.

Inclusion of dose ranges in a single Patient Group Direction

9 September 2020Th below summarises the considerations required if a single PGD is to include a range of doses.

Patient Group Directions and NHS prescription charges

8 September 2020This Q&A summarises the position regarding the levying of prescription charges for medicines supplied under a PGD.

Patient Group Direction use in remote consultations

8 September 2020The legal framework for PGDs does not state the patient must be present for a supply of a medicine to be made. Therefore remote consultation…

Use of a Patient Group Direction to supply or administer oral oseltamivir to care home residents

8 September 2020The below summaries when and how a PGD may be legally used to supply and/or administer oral oseltamivir to care home residents.

Advice on labeling of P medications to be supplied under a Patient Group Direction

8 September 2020For advice on labeling of P medications to be supplied under a PGD please refer to the table below: Question Advice Is it necessary to…