Publications

UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) PGD Templates

8 April 2024Patient Group Direction templates by UKHSA are developed for a range of clinical scenarios. A summary of the processes to use and further links are provided.

Auditing Patient Group Directions

2 June 2025SPS have developed a template audit tool to support organisations in auditing aspects of PGD development and use.

Gadoteridol contrast agent

4 September 2025SPS PGD template for administering gadoteridol intravenously for imaging investigations and procedures by registered Radiographers.

Northern Pharmacy Technical Services Workforce Project Report

7 January 2026A report on the state of the pharmacy technical services workforce in the North of England

Imiquimod 5% w/w cream for anogenital warts

17 December 2025SPS PGD template for the supply of imiquimod 5% w/w cream for the treatment of external anogenital warts.

Podophyllotoxin (topical) for external anogenital warts

17 December 2025SPS PGD template for the supply of podophyllotoxin 0.15% w/w cream or 0.5% w/v solution for the treatment of external anogenital warts.

Diazepam injection for seizures or symptomatic cocaine toxicity management

23 October 2025SPS PGD template for administering diazepam solution for injection for the management of seizures by registered Paramedics and Nurses.

Implementing the SPS Patient Group Direction, Written Instruction and protocol templates

19 June 2025SPS national templates can be implemented by organisations to improve consistency and reduce duplication of effort.

Emtricitabine/tenofovir and raltegravir tablets for HIV PEP

2 February 2026SPS PGD template for the supply of emtricitabine/tenofovir disoproxil and raltegravir tablets for HIV Post Exposure Prophylaxis (HIV PEP).

Doxycycline for use within sexual health services

31 October 2025SPS PGD template for supply of doxycycline for the treatment of uncomplicated genital chlamydia trachomatis, LGV and non-gonococcal/non-specific urethritis.