Publications
119 results
Applied filters
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.
Publications
We publish recommendations and resources, together with a host of other material for the benefit of our users.
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.
Using medicines under PGD as part of a clinical trial or study
8 April 2024Advice on the use of Patient Group Directions (PGDs) to supply or administer a medication which is part of a clinical trial, study or pilot
SPS National Patient Group Direction (PGD) exemplar templates
8 April 2024The SPS National Medicines Governance Do Once programme produce national Patient Group Direction (PGD) exemplar templates for local adaptation
Wholesale distribution authorisation audits
10 November 2025A checklist for audits and self-inspections for the holders of wholesale distribution authorisations