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We publish recommendations and resources, together with a host of other material for the benefit of our users.

SPS PGD template for the supply of trimethoprim tablets for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection (UTI).
SPS PGD template for the supply of nitrofurantoin capsules/tablets for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection (UTI).
A digest of NHS Specialist Pharmacy Service support for professionals working in all areas of the healthcare system for December 2025.
SPS PGD template for administering subcutaneous terbutaline sulfate for the reduction of contraction frequency in individuals in labour.
A resource collating the latest medication safety communications and publications to inform, support and inspire medication safety improvements.
SPS PGD template for intrapartum administration of benzylpenicillin sodium for prevention of early-onset Group B Streptococcus (GBS) neonatal infection
SPS protocol template for the administration of lidocaine plus prilocaine cream to facilitate intrauterine device (IUD) insertion or removal.
A list of new product evaluations that are freely available to NHS staff.
SPS protocol templates for the supply and administration of omeprazole for caesarean section by registered midwives.
SPS protocol template for administration of lidocaine 10mg/ml spray to facilitate intrauterine device (IUD) insertion or removal.
SPS PGD template for the supply of trimethoprim tablets for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection (UTI).
Clinical decisions on the use of injectable formulations for enteral administration should be guided by safety and practicality.
SPS PGD template for the supply of nitrofurantoin capsules/tablets for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection (UTI).
A digest of NHS Specialist Pharmacy Service support for professionals working in all areas of the healthcare system for December 2025.
Guidance on the appropriate container to use when disposing pharmaceutical waste.
SPS PGD template for administering subcutaneous terbutaline sulfate for the reduction of contraction frequency in individuals in labour.
Guidance and principles for managing waste generated from the use of medicines.
A resource collating the latest medication safety communications and publications to inform, support and inspire medication safety improvements.
A resource collating the latest medication safety communications and publications to inform, support and inspire medication safety improvements.
A list of new product evaluations that are freely available to NHS staff.
New Medicines News is produced by the SPS Horizon Scanning Service. It highlights recent new product launches and significant medicines regulatory changes.
Know what medicines are in the pipeline. Understand the strategic and operational challenges for the NHS. Start planning early.
The Web Assistant will help you to answer questions about medicines in patients with swallowing difficulties.
A checklist for audits and self-inspections for the holders of wholesale distribution authorisations
SPS have developed a template audit tool to support organisations in auditing aspects of PGD development and use.
Advice on the use of Patient Group Directions (PGDs) to supply or administer a medication which is part of a clinical trial, study or pilot
E-learning developed by SPS in partnership with UKHSA, HEE and eLfH to support professionals who use, develop, authorise, review or update PGDs.
These are the detailed and easy read summary reports of the northern pharmacy technical services (PTS) workforce project. They provide a critical analysis of the…