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Patient Group Direction Planning

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What’s new in medicines mechanisms and governance PGDs

25 February 2025An update for those involved in medicines governance including managing PGDs and other medicine mechanisms in practice. 13th May 2025.

Monitoring and reviewing a PGD in practice

30 July 2024Monitoring and evaluating practice under a PGD and timely review of a PGD are important steps in the development process.

Writing a PGD

30 July 2024Writing a PGD is a multi-step process, requiring input from all members of the PGD development team.

Authorising and preparing to use a PGD

30 July 2024Once a PGD is written, there are steps to be completed before the PGD is used within an organisation.

Planning for a PGD

30 July 2024You’ve decided a PGD is the most appropriate option but there are things to consider before you start writing.

Legal mechanisms and contrast agents

15 July 2024Informing and supporting decision making when considering the most appropriate legal mechanism for administering contrast agents in imaging services.

What's new in PGDs and medicines mechanisms: an update

1 May 2024An update session for those managing and using PGDs and other medicine mechanisms in practice

Delegation of roles under a PGD

19 March 2024Delegation of any PGD function is not permitted. However there are specific tasks that individuals other than the professional working under a PGD can fulfil.

Considerations for developing national PGD templates

3 January 2024Decisions to develop PGD templates under the national Medicines Governance Do Once Programme depend on a variety of factors and advice on exclusions is given.

Understanding Patient Group Directions and Integrated Care Boards

3 May 2023We outline the responsibilities of ICBs in England as commissioners of NHS services using PGDs, and link to resources that provide further support and advice.