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Use of Patient Group Directions by registered healthcare professionals undertaking training or competency assessment

8 September 2020This Q&A outlines the advice on the use of PGDs by registered healthcare professionals who are undertaking training and/or competency assessment.

Use of Patient Group Directions in pandemics (e.g. COVID-19)

26 March 2020There are provisions in the Human Medicines Regulations 2012 that can be used in a pandemic, unfortunately none of them specifically involve PGDs. At this…

Use of Patient Group Directions to initiate treatment for long term conditions

9 September 2020The below summary advises on the use of PGDs to initiate treatment for long term conditions.

Use of a Patient Group Direction to supply or administer oral oseltamivir to care home residents

8 September 2020The below summaries when and how a PGD may be legally used to supply and/or administer oral oseltamivir to care home residents.

Using a Patient Group Direction to adjust doses of medicines

16 November 2021This article outlines why PGDs cannot be used to adjust the dosage of a medicine already in an individual's possession

Using a Patient Group Direction to supply or administer a medication which is part of a clinical trial, study or pilot

26 June 2019The below summary advises on the use of PGDs to supply or administer a medication which is part of a clinical trial, study or pilot

Using a single PGD to supply or administer medicines at more than one location

16 November 2021A single PGD can be used to supply or administer medicines in more than one location. PGDs do not need to relate to specific premises.

When Patient Group Directions (PGDs) are not required. Guidance on when PGDs should not be used and advice on alternative mechanisms for supply and administration of medicines

20 March 2019This guidance is designed to assist organisations in identifying when a Patient Group Direction (PGD) should not be used. The aims of this guidance are…

When to use a PGD

15 December 2020This page provides a clear process to help colleagues consider when a PGD is required using the 'To PGD or not to PGD' decision support tool.

Written Instruction for the administration of seasonal ‘flu vaccination

25 August 2021Advice on using written instructions for the administration of 'flu vaccinations to healthcare staff and written instruction templates 2021/22 are available.