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Podophyllotoxin (topical) for external anogenital warts

5 October 2021SPS PGD template for the supply of podophyllotoxin 0.15% w/w cream or 0.5% w/v solution for the treatment of external anogenital warts.

New Medicines News

5 January 2023

Generic audit tool: Safe and secure handling of medicines

11 September 2013A generic template is provided to assist the process of auditing safe and secure handling of medicines practices

SPS Spotlight Monthly Digest

23 November 2023A slide deck summarising SPS outputs and resources. It should be distributed to relevant healthcare professionals and their teams.

When Patient Group Directions are not required

29 June 2022Guidance on when PGDs should not be used and advice on alternative mechanisms for supply and administration of medicines

Nitrofurantoin for Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

19 January 2023SPS PGD template for the supply of nitrofurantoin capsules/tablets for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection (UTI).

Benzylpenicillin for Group B Streptococcus for use in neonates

19 January 2023SPS PGD template for the intrapartum administration of benzylpenicillin for prevention of early-onset Group B Streptococcus (GBS) infection in neonates.

Lidocaine plus prilocaine cream for IUC insertion or removal

19 January 2023SPS protocol template for the administration of lidocaine plus prilocaine cream to facilitate intrauterine contraception (IUC) insertion or removal.

Understanding the falsified medicines directive

9 March 2023An overview of the changes to the requirements for medicines ‘safety features’ following the UK’s departure from the EU

MHRA advice on Patient Group Directions use in NHS and non-NHS organisations

9 September 2020Links to MHRA information relating to Patient Group Directions in NHS and non-NHS organisations.