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Occupational health services explainer videos

16 July 2024Short videos explaining medicines mechanisms in occupational health services, including written instructions.

Off label medicine use under a Patient Group Direction

10 June 2021This article explains the legislation and guidance on the use of PGDs when a medicine is to be used outside its licence ('off-label').

Off-label or unlicensed product use under HMR 2012 exemptions

8 January 2020A legal position summary regarding the sale, supply or administration of off-label/unlicensed products under Schedule 17 of the Human Medicines Regulations 2012

Omeprazole for use within antenatal and maternity services

20 April 2023SPS protocol templates for the supply and administration of omeprazole for pre planned caesarean section by registered midwives.

Options for GP practices providing influenza vaccination to staff

7 July 2025GPs can vaccinate staff using PSDs, written instructions, or via OHS or community pharmacies. Considerations for using each mechanism are explained.

Otigo (phenazone with lidocaine) ear drops for otitis media

1 February 2024SPS PGD template for the supply of Otigo (phenazone with lidocaine) ear drops for symptomatic relief of pain due to otitis media.

P and GSL medicines with PGDs

12 February 2024Understanding where PGDs can and cannot be used for the supply and/or administration of P and GSL medicines helps ensure correct legal mechanisms in practice.

PGD planning explainer videos

1 May 2024Short videos explaining how to plan for the development of new, or review of existing Patient Group Directions (PGDs).

PGD supply and administration explainer videos

1 May 2024Short explanatory videos about the supply and administration of medicines under Patient Group Directions (PGDs).

PGD use in Hospital at Home services, including Virtual Wards

28 March 2023Considerations required before implementing Patient Group Direction (PGDs) in Hospital at Home, including virtual ward, services