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Trimethoprim for Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

25 April 2023SPS PGD template for the supply of trimethoprim tablets for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection (UTI).

Posters

10 October 2025A collection of posters designed by SPS for healthcare professionals to print and display in the workplace.

PGDs in practice explainer videos

1 May 2024Short videos explaining Patient Group Directions (PGDs) and medicines mechanisms, and their use in practice.

PGD planning explainer videos

1 May 2024Short videos explaining how to plan for the development of new, or review of existing Patient Group Directions (PGDs).

New Medicines News

5 January 2023New Medicines News is produced by the SPS Horizon Scanning Service. It highlights recent new product launches and significant medicines regulatory changes.

Ulipristal acetate 30mg tablets for emergency contraception

4 October 2021SPS PGD template for the supply and/or administration of ulipristal acetate 30mg tablet for emergency contraception.

Diazepam injection for seizures or symptomatic cocaine toxicity management

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

Folic acid 5mg tablets for use during pregnancy

9 February 2022SPS PGD template for the supply of folic acid 5mg tablets to reduce risk of neural tube defect or compensate for increased folate demand during pregnancy.

Doxycycline for use within sexual health services

5 October 2021SPS PGD template for supply of doxycycline for the treatment of uncomplicated genital chlamydia trachomatis, LGV and non-gonococcal/non-specific urethritis.

Patient Group Directions e-learning programme

8 December 2021E-learning developed by SPS in partnership with UKHSA, HEE and eLfH to support professionals who use, develop, authorise, review or update PGDs.