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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 insertion of the Progestogen-Only Intra-Uterine Device (LNG-IUD) for contraception.
Effective use provides assurance that an organisation is aware of the most critical medication safety related information, and acts on this to improve safety
A resource collating the latest medication safety communications and publications to inform, support and inspire medication safety improvements.
SPS national templates can be implemented by organisations to improve consistency and reduce duplication of effort.
A digest of NHS Specialist Pharmacy Service support for professionals working in all areas of the healthcare system for June 2026.
SPS have developed a template audit tool to support organisations in auditing aspects of PGD development and use.
SPS PGD template for supply of metronidazole (oral) for the treatment of bacterial vaginosis and trichomonas vaginalis.
SPS PGD template for administering ceftriaxone injection (with lidocaine) by IM injection for treating uncomplicated Neisseria gonorrhoeae infection.
SPS PGD template for administering sodium chloride 0.9% intravenously for imaging investigations and procedures by registered Radiographers.
A collection of screensavers designed by SPS for healthcare professionals to save and use on workplace computers.
SPS PGD template for the insertion of the Progestogen-Only Intra-Uterine Device (LNG-IUD) for contraception.
Strategies and signposting to support safer use of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs).
Effective use provides assurance that an organisation is aware of the most critical medication safety related information, and acts on this to improve safety
A resource to support healthcare professionals in taking action to improve the safe use of time critical medicines.
Rosuvastatin, pravastatin and atorvastatin are preferred; simvastatin and ezetimibe can also be used. Recommendations apply to full term and healthy infants.
A resource collating the latest medication safety communications and publications to inform, support and inspire medication safety improvements.
A checklist has been developed to support the NHS in implementing new frameworks for medicines.
Sharing the latest developments in Health and Justice medicines optimisation and pharmacy services.
Effective use provides assurance that an organisation is aware of the most critical medication safety related information, and acts on this to improve safety
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.
New Medicines News is produced by the SPS Horizon Scanning Service. It highlights recent new product launches and significant medicines regulatory changes.
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.
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