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Using PGDs in occupational health services (OHS)

7 July 2025PGDs should only be used in an NHS OHS, where they confer additional benefit for service provision. They cannot be used for OHS via private provision.

Using written instructions in occupational health services

7 July 2025Written instructions can be used as part of an occupational health service to supply/administer medicines to staff within the organisation.

Seasonal influenza vaccination and occupational health services

7 July 2025Advice on medicines mechanisms for the administration of influenza vaccinations to healthcare staff.

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.

Using transdermal patches safely in healthcare settings

9 July 2025Practical guidance for safe application, monitoring, removal, disposal, documentation and storage of transdermal patches to reduce risk of medication errors.

Managing problems when using transdermal patches

9 July 2025Guidance on adhesion, skin reactions, missing, omitted or delayed application, dosing intervals, switching, accidental exposure, and MRI scan considerations.

Cutting or masking transdermal patches safely

9 July 2025Cutting or masking transdermal patches is discouraged. Matrix patches can be cut if no licensed alternatives are available; reservoir patches should not be cut.

Information resources for advice about medicines in pregnancy

15 July 2025SPS and other resources can help pharmacy and other healthcare professionals provide advice on medicines in pregnancy.

Mutual aid – understanding best practice principles

15 July 2025Our advice to help NHS procurement teams understand when mutual aid is appropriate and how to request this.