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Administration of lidocaine injection to facilitate insertion and/or removal of subdermal etonogestrel (e.g. Nexplanon®) implant: PGD template

4 October 2021A PGD template developed by SPS and the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Health (FSRH).

Administration of tranexamic acid by registered Paramedics and Nurses for treatment of severe haemorrhage: PGD template

5 October 2021A PGD template developed by SPS and supported by NASMeD and JRCALC for ambulance services commissioned by NHS England.

Advice on labeling of P medications to be supplied under a Patient Group Direction

8 September 2020For advice on labeling of P medications to be supplied under a PGD please refer to the table below: Question Advice Is it necessary to…

Advice on the preparation and/or administration of contrast agents supplied under a Patient Group Direction

12 August 2020Questions have been asked as to whether or not it is acceptable for a registered or unregistered healthcare professional (HCP) to prepare and/or administer contrast…

An introduction to PGDs: definitions and examples of use

13 December 2020This page explains what a Patient Group Direction (PGD) is and describes how they are used in clinical practice.

Authorisation of Independent Healthcare Provider (IHP) PGDs for NHS and public health commissioned services

21 September 2020The attached document provides guidance for IHPs and commissioning organisations where the IHP agrees to take responsibility for development and authorisation of PGDs, prior to…

Authorising Patient Group Directions at organisational level

9 September 2020This page provides advice to organisations on the process required to authorise PGDs at organisational level.

Azithromycin for the treatment of uncomplicated genital Chlamydia trachomatis and non-gonococcal/non-specific urethritis/Mycoplasma genitalium: PGD template

5 October 2021A PGD template developed by SPS and the British Association of Sexual Health and HIV (BASHH) and British Association of HIV (BHIVA).

Bank and agency staff and Patient Group Directions

25 February 2020The below summarises the advice on the use of PGDs by bank and agency staff working within organisations.

Clotrimazole cream for symptomatic treatment of vulvo-vaginal candidiasis: PGD template