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PGDs in practice explainer videos
1 May 2024Short videos explaining Patient Group Directions (PGDs) and medicines mechanisms, and their use in practice.
PGD planning explainer videos
1 May 2024Short videos explaining how to plan for the development of new, or review of existing Patient Group Directions (PGDs).
Diazepam injection for seizures or symptomatic cocaine toxicity management
5 October 2021SPS PGD template for administering diazepam solution for injection for the management of seizures by registered Paramedics and Nurses.
Folic acid 5mg tablets for use during pregnancy
9 February 2022SPS 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.
Doxycycline for use within sexual health services
5 October 2021SPS PGD template for supply of doxycycline for the treatment of uncomplicated genital chlamydia trachomatis, LGV and non-gonococcal/non-specific urethritis.
Medicines shortages leaflets and posters
24 November 2025Leaflets and posters for patients and healthcare professionals on impact and management of medicines supply issues. Print to use in surgeries and pharmacies.
Ulipristal acetate 30mg tablets for emergency contraception
27 November 2025SPS PGD template for the supply and/or administration of ulipristal acetate 30mg tablet for emergency contraception.
Combined hormonal contraceptive transdermal patch
27 November 2025SPS PGD template for the supply of combined hormonal transdermal patch for contraception.
Combined hormonal contraceptive vaginal ring
27 November 2025SPS PGD template for the supply of combined hormonal vaginal ring for contraception.
New Medicines News
5 January 2023New Medicines News is produced by the SPS Horizon Scanning Service. It highlights recent new product launches and significant medicines regulatory changes.