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UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) PGD and VGD Templates

PGD and VGD templates by UKHSA are developed for a range of clinical scenarios. A summary of the processes to use and further links are provided.

Doxycycline for use within sexual health services

SPS PGD template for supply of doxycycline for the treatment of uncomplicated genital chlamydia trachomatis, LGV and non-gonococcal/non-specific urethritis.

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.

Benzylpenicillin injection for suspected meningitis

SPS PGD template for administering benzylpenicillin prior to transfer to secondary care in suspected bacterial meningitis or meningococcal septicaemia.

Medication Safety Update

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

Azithromycin (oral) for use within sexual health services

SPS PGD template for supply of azithromycin for uncomplicated genital Chlamydia trachomatis, non-gonococcal/non-specific urethritis; Mycoplasma genitalium.

SPS National Patient Group Direction (PGD) exemplar templates

The SPS National Medicines Governance Do Once programme produce national Patient Group Direction (PGD) exemplar templates for local adaptation

Diazepam injection for seizures or symptomatic cocaine toxicity management

SPS PGD template for administering diazepam solution for injection for the management of seizures by registered Paramedics and Nurses.

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.

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Safety considerations when switching insulin products

Healthcare professionals should be aware of the risks and safe practice principles when switching insulin products.

Managing the risk of confusion between insulin products

Increased awareness and embedding processes for safer use may reduce the risk of mis-selection and harms associated with insulin use.

Embedding the safer use of insulin

Implementation of national safety standards, alerts and guidance can help reduce preventable harm from insulin use.

Safer use of time critical medicines programme

An update on the programme's progress, including the quality improvement collaborative, wider community of practice and related outputs.

Developing insulin safety across a system

Strategies, signposting and initiatives to support healthcare professionals in delivering insulin safety improvements.

Using transdermal patches safely in healthcare settings

Practical guidance for safe application, monitoring, removal, disposal, documentation and storage of transdermal patches to reduce risk of medication errors.

Legal provision of GSL and P medicines by registered midwives

Advice to support registered midwives in the legal administration and/or supply of P and GSL medicine, using omeprazole tablets as an example.

UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) PGD and VGD Templates

PGD and VGD templates by UKHSA are developed for a range of clinical scenarios. A summary of the processes to use and further links are provided.

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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

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

Auditing Patient Group Directions

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

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