Publications

Topics: Publications

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

Most recent

Combined hormonal contraceptive vaginal ring

SPS PGD template for the supply of combined hormonal vaginal ring for contraception.

Medroxyprogesterone acetate (SC-DMPA) injection for contraception

SPS PGD template for the supply and/or administration of subcutaneous medroxyprogesterone acetate (SC-DMPA) injection for contraception.

Combined hormonal contraceptive transdermal patch

SPS PGD template for the supply of combined hormonal transdermal patch for contraception.

Tranexamic acid injection for treatment of severe haemorrhage

SPS PGD template for administering tranexamic acid injection for treatment of severe haemorrhage by registered Paramedics and Nurses.

Combined oral hormonal contraceptive (COC) in reproductive health

SPS PGD template for the supply of a combined oral hormonal contraceptive for contraception, or for individuals requiring control of problematic bleeding.

Medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) IM injection for contraception

SPS PGD template for administering intramuscular (IM) medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) injection for contraception.

Cytisinicline for smoking cessation

SPS PGD template for supply of cytisinicline to support smoking cessation in specified individuals.

Varenicline for smoking cessation

SPS PGD template for supply of varenicline to support smoking cessation in specified individuals.

Lidocaine injection for subdermal etonogestrel in contraception

SPS PGD template for administering lidocaine injection to facilitate insertion and/or removal of subdermal etonogestrel (e.g. Nexplanon®) implants.

Etonogestrel (e.g. Nexplanon®) implant for contraception

SPS PGD template for the insertion of etonogestrel (e.g. Nexplanon®) 68mg subdermal implant for contraception.

Articles

Objectionable microorganisms in aseptic services

A short video about understanding objectionable microorganisms in aseptic services.

Combined hormonal contraceptive vaginal ring

SPS PGD template for the supply of combined hormonal vaginal ring for contraception.

Medroxyprogesterone acetate (SC-DMPA) injection for contraception

SPS PGD template for the supply and/or administration of subcutaneous medroxyprogesterone acetate (SC-DMPA) injection for contraception.

Combined hormonal contraceptive transdermal patch

SPS PGD template for the supply of combined hormonal transdermal patch for contraception.

Quality assurance for aseptic services videos

A series of short videos about quality assurance in aseptic services.

Understanding objectionable microorganisms

An SPS Quality Assurance (QA) bite size learning event on understanding objectionable microorganisms in Pharmacy Technical Services.

Tranexamic acid injection for treatment of severe haemorrhage

SPS PGD template for administering tranexamic acid injection for treatment of severe haemorrhage by registered Paramedics and Nurses.

Combined oral hormonal contraceptive (COC) in reproductive health

SPS PGD template for the supply of a combined oral hormonal contraceptive for contraception, or for individuals requiring control of problematic bleeding.

Articles, Bulletins

New Medicines News

New Medicines News is produced by the SPS Horizon Scanning Service. It highlights recent new product launches and significant medicines regulatory changes.

Medication Safety Update

A resource collating the latest medication safety communications and publications to inform, support and inspire medication safety improvements.

Registration required

New Product Evaluations

A list of new product evaluations that are freely available to NHS staff.

SPS Horizon Scanning

Know what medicines are in the pipeline. Understand the strategic and operational challenges for the NHS. Start planning early.

Articles, Research and audits

Northern Pharmacy Technical Services Workforce Project Report

A report on the state of the pharmacy technical services workforce in the North of England

Wholesale distribution authorisation audits

A checklist for audits and self-inspections for the holders of wholesale distribution authorisations

Auditing Patient Group Directions

SPS have developed a template audit tool to support organisations in auditing aspects of PGD development and use.

Using medicines under PGD as part of a clinical trial or study

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

Patient Group Directions e-learning programme

E-learning developed by SPS in partnership with UKHSA, HEE and eLfH to support professionals who use, develop, authorise, review or update PGDs.

Publications

Most recent

Articles

Articles, Bulletins

Articles, Research and audits

Learn more about us or ask for help

Medicines Tools