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PGD supply and administration explainer videos
1 May 2024
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Short explanatory videos about the supply and administration of medicines under Patient Group Directions (PGDs).
Pharmacy technicians working under Patient Group Directions
26 June 2024
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Useful resources and further information for pharmacy technicians working under PGDs
Administration of contrast agents under a PGD by multiple HCPs
15 July 2024
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Whether a healthcare professional (HCP) can prepare and/or administer contrast supplied by another HCP under a PGD will depend on a range of factors.
Legal mechanisms and contrast agents
15 July 2024
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Informing and supporting decision making when considering the most appropriate legal mechanism for administering contrast agents in imaging services.
Occupational health services explainer videos
16 July 2024
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Short videos explaining medicines mechanisms in occupational health services, including written instructions.
Planning for a PGD
30 July 2024
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You’ve decided a PGD is the most appropriate option but there are things to consider before you start writing.
Authorising and preparing to use a PGD
30 July 2024
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Once a PGD is written, there are steps to be completed before the PGD is used within an organisation.
Writing a PGD
30 July 2024
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Writing a PGD is a multi-step process, requiring input from all members of the PGD development team.
Monitoring and reviewing a PGD in practice
30 July 2024
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Monitoring and evaluating practice under a PGD and timely review of a PGD are important steps in the development process.
Varenicline for smoking cessation
29 October 2024
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SPS PGD template for supply of varenicline to support smoking cessation in specified individuals.
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