Publications

Gadoteric acid contrast agent

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

Gadobutrol contrast agent

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

Gadobenate dimeglumine contrast agent

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

Gadopiclenol contrast agent

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

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.

Auditing Patient Group Directions

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

Clarithromycin for sore throat

27 January 2025SPS PGD template for the supply of clarithromycin for sore throat in those with a penicillin allergy.

Flucloxacillin for infected insect bites or stings

27 January 2025SPS PGD template for supply of flucloxacillin for infected insect bites or stings.

Clarithromycin for infected insect bites or stings

27 January 2025SPS PGD template for supply of clarithromycin for infected insect bites or stings in penicillin allergy.

Erythromycin for infected insect bites or stings

27 January 2025SPS PGD template for supply of erythromycin for infected insect bites or stings in both penicillin allergy and pregnancy.