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PGDs and Occupational Health Services

22 October 2020The best way to advise on the use of PGDs and written instructions in OHS is to outline common scenarios that occur in practice

National Homecare Medicines Committee (NHMC) - Example Data Protection Protocol

26 October 2020The NHMC have prepared an example Data Protection Protocol for homecare medicines services. This document has been prepared to aid contracting authorities in preparing an…

What pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic factors need to be considered when prescribing drugs for patients with liver disease?

30 October 2020This updated Medicines Q&A discusses the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic factors that need to be considered when prescribing drugs for patients with liver disease

Why is the adverse effect profile of a drug relevant when prescribing for patients with liver disease?

30 October 2020This updated Medicines Q&A summarises the importance of adverse effect profiles of drugs when prescribing for patients with liver dysfunction.

What is the Child-Pugh score?

30 October 2020The Child-Pugh score, or the Child-Pugh grade, can be used to describe the clinical state of patients with liver cirrhosis and to assess the severity…

Induction Training Course for Pharmacy Trust Buyers

18 November 2020This article is designed to cover those items that pharmacy trust buyers (i.e. the person in the trust responsible for managing the sourcing and procurement of…

Doctors, dentists, and use of PGDs

15 December 2020Doctors and dentists cannot supply or administer medications under a PGD or Written Instruction.  This page gives further detail on why this is the case.

How is acute hypomagnesaemia treated in adults?

12 January 2021There is no national guidance on the treatment of hypomagnesaemia, and practice varies widely between hospital Trusts. The guidance in this document reflects practice at…

Patient Group Directions in Complex Commissioning Scenarios

10 June 2021This guide supports planning, decision making and advises on governance processes when PGDs are used within commissioned services.

Using written instructions for seasonal ‘flu vaccination

25 August 2021Advice on using written instructions for the administration of 'flu vaccinations to healthcare staff.