Publications

Permethrin for scabies

27 November 2025SPS PGD template for supply of permethrin for the treatment of scabies in specified patient groups.

Penicillin V (phenoxymethylpenicillin) for sore throat

21 April 2026SPS PGD template for the supply of penicillin V (phenoxymethylpenicillin) for sore throat.

Penicillin V (phenoxymethylpenicillin) for sinusitis

18 March 2026SPS PGD template for the supply of penicillin V (phenoxymethylpenicillin) where an intranasal steroid is unsuitable or ineffective.

Patient Group Directions e-learning programme

5 May 2026E-learning developed by SPS in partnership with UKHSA, HEE and eLfH to support professionals who use, develop, authorise, review or update PGDs.

PGDs in practice explainer videos

3 June 2026Short videos explaining Patient Group Directions (PGDs) and legal mechanisms, and their use in practice.

PGD supply and administration explainer videos

3 June 2026Short explanatory videos about the supply and administration of medicines under Patient Group Directions (PGDs).

PGD planning explainer videos

3 June 2026Short videos explaining how to plan for the development of new, or review of existing Patient Group Directions (PGDs).

Outsourcing marketed ATMPs: A template technical agreement

11 February 2026A template Quality Technical Agreement for outsourcing the receipt, storage, preparation and onward supply of marketed cryopreserved ATMPs.

Outsourcing ATIMP storage or preparation across legal boundaries

11 February 2026Guidance on the considerations for pharmacy clinical trial sites outsourcing activities involved in the delivery of ATIMPs.

Outsourcing ATIMP handling: A template technical agreement

11 February 2026A template technical agreement for outsourcing the receipt, storage, preparation and onward supply of ATIMPs for clinical trial sites.