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SPS PGD templates for supply of doxycycline and metronidazole for the prophylaxis of human and animal bites in specified patient groups
SPS PGD template for supply of co-amoxiclav for the prophylaxis of human and animal bites in specified patient groups.
SPS PGD template for the supply of combined hormonal vaginal ring for contraception.
SPS PGD template for the supply and/or administration of levonorgestrel 1500 microgram tablets for emergency contraception.
SPS PGD template for the supply of a progestogen only pill (POP) for contraception.
SPS PGD template for supply of permethrin for the treatment of scabies in specified patient groups.
SPS PGD template for supply of malathion for the treatment of scabies in specified patient groups.
SPS PGD template for the supply and/or administration of ulipristal acetate 30mg tablet for emergency contraception.
SPS PGD template for the supply of a combined oral hormonal contraceptive for contraception, or for individuals requiring control of problematic bleeding.
SPS PGD template for the supply of combined hormonal transdermal patch for contraception.
Epidural infusion bags availability varies currently. Check for available licensed and unlicensed products to keep up to date.
Information for off-label crushing, dispersing or opening solid oral antibiotics in children when licensed suspension formulations aren’t available.
Resources for reviewing interactions with supplements and complementary, herbal and alternative products, including homeopathy, Chinese and Ayurvedic.
Considerations when managing interactions with supplements and complementary, herbal and alternative products, including homeopathy, Chinese and Ayurvedic.
Decision making when advising on interactions with supplements and complementary, herbal and alternative products, including homeopathy, Chinese and Ayurvedic.
We highlight evidence for licensed golimumab biosimilar(s) and differences between the biosimilar(s) and the reference product (Simponi).
SPS PGD templates for supply of doxycycline and metronidazole for the prophylaxis of human and animal bites in specified patient groups
SPS PGD template for supply of co-amoxiclav for the prophylaxis of human and animal bites in specified patient groups.
A list of new product evaluations that are freely available to NHS staff.
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.
The Web Assistant will help you to answer questions about medicines in patients with swallowing difficulties.
New Medicines News is produced by the SPS Horizon Scanning Service. It highlights recent new product launches and significant medicines regulatory changes.
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…
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
A checklist for audits and self-inspections for the holders of wholesale distribution authorisations