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Podophyllotoxin (topical) for external anogenital warts
5 October 2021
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SPS 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 2013
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A generic template is provided to assist the process of auditing safe and secure handling of medicines practices
SPS Spotlight Monthly Digest
23 November 2023
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A 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 2022
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Guidance 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 2023
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SPS 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 2023
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SPS 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 2023
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SPS 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 2023
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An 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 2020
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Links to MHRA information relating to Patient Group Directions in NHS and non-NHS organisations.
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