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

Understand what a Vaccine Group Direction (VGD) is, and how it is used to support vaccine administration.
SPS PGD template for the supply of fluticasone furoate nasal spray for sinusitis.
SPS PGD template for the supply of mometasone furorate monohydrate nasal spray for sinusitis.
SPS PGD template for administering buccal midazolam for the management of seizures by registered Paramedics and Nurses.
SPS PGD template for the supply of doxycycline for sinusitis in penicillin allergy and where an intranasal steroid is unsuitable or ineffective.
SPS PGD template for the supply of penicillin V (phenoxymethylpenicillin) where an intranasal steroid is unsuitable or ineffective.
SPS PGD template for the supply of clarithromycin for sinusitis in penicillin allergy and where an intranasal steroid is unsuitable or ineffective.
SPS PGD template for the supply of erythromycin for sinusitis in both penicillin allergy and pregnancy, where an intranasal steroid is unsuitable or ineffective
SPS PGD template for administering ceftriaxone injection (with lidocaine) by IM injection for treating uncomplicated Neisseria gonorrhoeae infection.
SPS PGD template for supply of metronidazole (oral) for the treatment of bacterial vaginosis and trichomonas vaginalis.
Understand what a Vaccine Group Direction (VGD) is, and how it is used to support vaccine administration.
Recommendations on the retention of pharmacy records relating to clinical trials within hospitals.
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are the preferred antidepressant in people with epilepsy. We give considerations when selecting antidepressants.
SPS PGD template for the supply of fluticasone furoate nasal spray for sinusitis.
Webinar exploring using Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF) principles to strengthen medication safety learning and improvement.
SPS PGD template for the supply of mometasone furorate monohydrate nasal spray for sinusitis.
Video outlining the April 2026 amendments to the Human Medicines Regulations (HMR) 2012 to support the supply and deployment of vaccines across the UK
SPS PGD template for administering buccal midazolam for the management of seizures by registered Paramedics and Nurses.
New Medicines News is produced by the SPS Horizon Scanning Service. It highlights recent new product launches and significant medicines regulatory changes.
A resource collating the latest medication safety communications and publications to inform, support and inspire medication safety improvements.
Know what medicines are in the pipeline. Understand the strategic and operational challenges for the NHS. Start planning early.
A report on the state of the pharmacy technical services workforce in the North of England
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.