Publications

Aspirin tablets for use within antenatal and maternity services

18 December 2025SPS PGD template for the supply of aspirin tablets to individuals at risk of pre-eclampsia during pregnancy.

Folic acid 5mg tablets for use during pregnancy

11 November 2025SPS PGD template for the supply of folic acid 5mg tablets to reduce risk of neural tube defect or compensate for increased folate demand during pregnancy.

Trimethoprim for Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

2 January 2026SPS PGD template for the supply of trimethoprim tablets for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection (UTI).

Terbutaline injection for use in labour within maternity services

20 February 2026SPS PGD template for administering subcutaneous terbutaline sulfate for the reduction of contraction frequency in individuals in labour.

PGD planning explainer videos

4 November 2025Short videos explaining how to plan for the development of new, or review of existing Patient Group Directions (PGDs).

PGDs in practice explainer videos

4 November 2025Short videos explaining Patient Group Directions (PGDs) and medicines mechanisms, and their use in practice.

Flucloxacillin for infected insect bites or stings

28 April 2026SPS PGD template for supply of flucloxacillin for infected insect bites or stings.

Valaciclovir for shingles

26 February 2026SPS PGD template for supply of valaciclovir for shingles in specified patient groups.

Doxycycline for sinusitis

18 March 2026SPS PGD template for the supply of doxycycline for sinusitis in penicillin allergy and where an intranasal steroid is unsuitable or ineffective.

Otigo (phenazone with lidocaine) ear drops for otitis media

1 February 2024SPS PGD template for the supply of Otigo (phenazone with lidocaine) ear drops for symptomatic relief of pain due to otitis media.