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Patient Group Directions

Key Resources

We have a number of key resources to help those who need to understand more about PGDs and get to grips with this area.  This set is particularly important as the role out of the COVID-19 vaccination programme continues.

An introduction to PGDs: definitions and examples of use
This page explains what a Patient Group Direction (PGD) is and describes how they are used in clinical practice.
Patient Group Directions13 December 2020
When to use a PGD
This page provides a clear process to help colleagues consider when a PGD is required.
Patient Group Directions15 December 2020
Doctors, dentists, and use of PGDs
Doctors and dentists cannot supply or administer medications under a PGD or Written Instruction.  This page gives further detail on why this is the case.
Trusts15 December 2020
Delegation of supply or administration of medicines using a PGD
This page explains why delegation of supply or administration using a PGD is not possible.
Patient Group Directions15 December 2020

All our PGD material

In addition to our key resources we have additional PGD material that you can find and search below.