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Patient Group Directions in Complex Commissioning Scenarios
10 June 2021
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This guide supports planning, decision making and advises on governance processes when PGDs are used within commissioned services.
Patient Specific Directions (PSD)
10 June 2020
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This article describes Patient Specific Directions and the requirements for their writing and use
Penicillin V (phenoxymethylpenicillin) for sinusitis
1 February 2024
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SPS PGD template for the supply of penicillin V (phenoxymethylpenicillin) where an intranasal steroid is unsuitable or ineffective.
Penicillin V (phenoxymethylpenicillin) for sore throat
1 February 2024
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SPS PGD template for the supply of penicillin V (phenoxymethylpenicillin) for sore throat.
Podophyllotoxin (topical) for external anogenital warts
5 October 2021
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SPS PGD template for the supply of podophyllotoxin 0.15% w/w cream or 0.5% w/v solution for the treatment of external anogenital warts.
Progestogen only pill (POP) for contraception
5 October 2021
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SPS PGD template for the supply of a progestogen only pill (POP) for contraception.
Progestogen-Only Intra-Uterine Device (LNG-IUD) for contraception
5 October 2021
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SPS PGD template for the insertion of the Progestogen-Only Intra-Uterine Device (LNG-IUD) for contraception.
Repeat supply or administration of medicines under PGD
26 April 2021
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Patient Group Directions are not an appropriate mechanism for regular repeated supplies or administration of a medicine. Prescribing is preferred.
Retaining legal mechanism documentation
10 June 2021
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Advice on the retention of all records relating to legal mechanisms, such as PSDs, PGDs, Written Instructions and National Protocols
SPS National Patient Group Direction (PGD) exemplar templates
20 June 2019
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The SPS National Medicines Governance Do Once programme produce national Patient Group Direction (PGD) exemplar templates for local adaptation
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