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Clotrimazole pessaries for candidiasis

5 October 2021SPS PGD template for the supply of clotrimazole pessaries for treatment of vulvo-vaginal candidiasis.

Combined hormonal contraceptive transdermal patch

5 October 2021SPS PGD template for the supply of combined hormonal transdermal patch for contraception.

Combined hormonal contraceptive vaginal ring

4 October 2021SPS PGD template for the supply of combined hormonal vaginal ring for contraception.

Combined oral hormonal contraceptive (COC) in reproductive health

5 October 2021SPS PGD template for the supply of a combined oral hormonal contraceptive for contraception, or for individuals requiring control of problematic bleeding.

Considerations for developing national PGD and protocol templates

3 January 2024Decisions to develop PGD templates under the national Medicines Governance Do Once Programme depend on a variety of factors and advice on exclusions is given.

Copper Intrauterine Device (Cu-IUD)

19 October 2023SPS protocol template for the insertion of the Copper Intra-Uterine Device (Cu-IUD) for contraception

Cytisinicline for smoking cessation

5 February 2025SPS PGD template for supply of cytisinicline to support smoking cessation in specified individuals.

Delegating PGD authorisation by a Local Authority

7 March 2022It is not permitted for a Local Authority to delegate the authorisation of Patient Group Directions using a Section 75 partnership agreement.

Delegation of roles under a PGD

19 March 2024Delegation of any PGD function is not permitted. However there are specific tasks that individuals other than the professional working under a PGD can fulfil.

Diazepam rectal tubes for managing seizures

5 October 2021SPS PGD template for administering diazepam rectal tubes for the management of seizures by registered Paramedics and Nurses.