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

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Benzylpenicillin injection for suspected meningitis

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

Emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil (TD) tablets as PrEP

SPS PGD template for the supply of emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil (TD) tablets as Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) for the prevention of HIV infection.

Otigo (phenazone with lidocaine) ear drops for otitis media

SPS PGD template for the supply of Otigo (phenazone with lidocaine) ear drops for symptomatic relief of pain due to otitis media.

PGDs in practice explainer videos

Short videos explaining Patient Group Directions (PGDs) and legal mechanisms, and their use in practice.

PGD planning explainer videos

Short videos explaining how to plan for the development of new, or review of existing Patient Group Directions (PGDs).

PGD supply and administration explainer videos

Short explanatory videos about the supply and administration of medicines under Patient Group Directions (PGDs).

Medication Safety Update

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

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

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

Implementing the SPS Patient Group Direction, Written Instruction and protocol templates

SPS national templates can be implemented by organisations to improve consistency and reduce duplication of effort.

Amoxicillin for otitis media

SPS PGD template for the supply of amoxicillin for otitis media.

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SMRs in problematic polypharmacy: case based discussions

Recordings of case-based discussions about structured medication reviews (SMRs) in problematic polypharmacy, each focussing on a different condition.

Change management in aseptic services

A short video about change management in aseptic services.

Investigating deviations in aseptic services

A short video about investigating deviations and establishing root causes in aseptic services.

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

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

Ulipristal acetate 30mg tablets for emergency contraception

SPS PGD template for the supply and/or administration of ulipristal acetate 30mg tablet for emergency 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.

Medroxyprogesterone acetate (SC-DMPA) injection for contraception

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

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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.

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

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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