Publications

PGD supply and administration explainer videos

4 November 2025Short explanatory videos about the supply and administration of medicines under Patient Group Directions (PGDs).

Doxycycline for use within sexual health services

31 October 2025SPS PGD template for supply of doxycycline for the treatment of uncomplicated genital chlamydia trachomatis, LGV and non-gonococcal/non-specific urethritis.

Azithromycin (oral) for use within sexual health services

31 October 2025SPS PGD template for supply of azithromycin for uncomplicated genital Chlamydia trachomatis, non-gonococcal/non-specific urethritis; Mycoplasma genitalium.

Spotlight, October 2025

29 October 2025A digest of NHS Specialist Pharmacy Service support for professionals working in all areas of the healthcare system for October 2025.

Diazepam injection for seizures or symptomatic cocaine toxicity management

23 October 2025SPS PGD template for administering diazepam solution for injection for the management of seizures by registered Paramedics and Nurses.

Rectal diazepam for managing seizures

23 October 2025SPS PGD template for administering diazepam rectal tubes for the management of seizures by registered Paramedics and Nurses.

Buccal midazolam for seizures or symptomatic cocaine toxicity management

23 October 2025SPS PGD template for administering buccal midazolam for the management of seizures by registered Paramedics and Nurses.

Spotlight, September 2025

30 September 2025A digest of NHS Specialist Pharmacy Service support for professionals working in all areas of the healthcare system for September 2025.

Aciclovir (oral) for genital HSV infection

23 September 2025SPS PGD template for the supply of aciclovir (oral) to treat genital herpes simplex virus (HSV) infections.

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