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

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

Medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) SC injection for contraception

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

Combined hormonal contraceptive transdermal patch

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

Combined hormonal contraceptive vaginal ring

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

Intrapartum administration of benzylpenicillin sodium

SPS PGD template for intrapartum administration of benzylpenicillin sodium for prevention of early-onset Group B Streptococcus (GBS) neonatal infection

Fluconazole 150mg capsules for candidiasis

SPS PGD template for the supply of fluconazole 150mg capsules for the treatment of vulvo-vaginal candidiasis.

Clotrimazole cream for candidiasis and candidal balanoposthitis

SPS PGD template for the supply of clotrimazole cream for treatment of vulvo-vaginal candidiasis/candidal balanoposthitis

Clotrimazole pessaries for candidiasis

SPS PGD template for the supply of clotrimazole pessaries for treatment of vulvo-vaginal candidiasis.

Progestogen only pill (POP) for contraception

SPS PGD template for the supply of a progestogen only pill (POP) for contraception.

Progestogen-Only Intra-Uterine Device (LNG-IUD) for contraception

SPS PGD template for the insertion of the Progestogen-Only Intra-Uterine Device (LNG-IUD) for contraception.

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Resources to support medication review

These resources provide information and guidance that reflects the growing understanding of problematic polypharmacy and overprescribing.

Procurement regulations and what they mean for medicines

Explore how procurement regulations affect the way medicines are procured for Trusts

Managing the risks of using liquid oral phenobarbital

Reduce harm by minimising confusion between phenobarbital oral liquid formulations and raising awareness of ethanol content, especially in neonates and children

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

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

Medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) SC injection for contraception

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

Combined hormonal contraceptive transdermal patch

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

Combined hormonal contraceptive vaginal ring

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

Intrapartum administration of benzylpenicillin sodium

SPS PGD template for intrapartum administration of benzylpenicillin sodium for prevention of early-onset Group B Streptococcus (GBS) neonatal infection

Articles, Bulletins

Using the Medication Safety Update effectively

Effective use provides assurance that an organisation is aware of the most critical medication safety related information, and acts on this to improve safety

Medication Safety Update

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

SPS Horizon Scanning

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

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.

Articles, Research and audits

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.

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

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