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Benzylpenicillin injection for suspected meningitis

11 June 2026SPS PGD template for administering benzylpenicillin prior to transfer to secondary care in suspected bacterial meningitis or meningococcal septicaemia.

Legal provision of GSL and P medicines by registered midwives

5 May 2026Advice to support registered midwives in the legal administration and/or supply of P and GSL medicine, using omeprazole tablets as an example.

Patient Group Direction use in remote consultations

5 May 2026Patient Group Directions (PGDs) may be used to supply medicines via remote consultations. Advice on clinical assessment and supply is provided.

Unlicensed medicines and use of PGDs

5 May 2026This page explains why PGDs are not a legal mechanism for the administration or supply of unlicensed medicines.

Medroxyprogesterone acetate (SC-DMPA) injection for contraception

16 June 2026SPS PGD template for the supply and/or administration of subcutaneous medroxyprogesterone acetate (SC-DMPA) injection for contraception.

Extension of expiry date of a Patient Group Direction

1 June 2026This article advises on the extension to the expiry date of a PGD where a full review and re-authorisation has not taken place.

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

16 June 2026SPS PGD template for the insertion of etonogestrel (e.g. Nexplanon®) 68mg subdermal implant for contraception.

PGDs in practice explainer videos

3 June 2026Short videos explaining Patient Group Directions (PGDs) and legal mechanisms, and their use in practice.

PGD planning explainer videos

3 June 2026Short videos explaining how to plan for the development of new, or review of existing Patient Group Directions (PGDs).

PGD supply and administration explainer videos

3 June 2026Short explanatory videos about the supply and administration of medicines under Patient Group Directions (PGDs).