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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
Patient Group Directions e-learning programme
5 December 2023E-learning developed by SPS in partnership with UKHSA, HEE and eLfH to support professionals who use, develop, authorise, review or update PGDs.
Benzylpenicillin injection for suspected meningitis
25 April 2024SPS PGD template for administering benzylpenicillin prior to transfer to secondary care in suspected bacterial meningitis or meningococcal septicaemia.
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.
Metronidazole (oral) for use within sexual health services
19 October 2023SPS PGD template for supply of metronidazole (oral) for the treatment of bacterial vaginosis and trichomonas vaginalis.
Ceftriaxone intramuscular injection for Neisseria gonorrhoeae
10 November 2025SPS PGD template for administering ceftriaxone injection (with lidocaine) by IM injection for treating uncomplicated Neisseria gonorrhoeae infection.
Clotrimazole cream for candidiasis and candidal balanoposthitis
18 September 2025SPS PGD template for the supply of clotrimazole cream for treatment of vulvo-vaginal candidiasis/candidal balanoposthitis
Clotrimazole pessaries for candidiasis
18 September 2025SPS PGD template for the supply of clotrimazole pessaries for treatment of vulvo-vaginal candidiasis.