9 September 2020 · PGD documentation includes master authorised (signed) copies of PGDs, lists of authorised practitioners and patient supply/administration records, including electronic records/agreements. The same rules apply to…
8 September 2020 · The BMA advice on the use of Patient Group Directions (PGDs) and Patient Specific Directions (PSDs) in general practice is available via the link below. …
8 September 2020 · Commissioning of NHS and publically funded health services has become increasingly complex with many services provided by a number of providers with sub-contracting or sub-commissioning…
8 September 2020 · The legal framework for PGDs does not state the patient must be present for a supply of a medicine to be made. Therefore remote consultation…
8 September 2020 · As well as covering such questions as who can administer these medicines and who is an appropriate practitioner, this guidance refers to administration of these…
8 September 2020 · Legislation and guidance on the development, implementation and review of patient group directions by: independent hospitals, agencies and clinics the prison healthcare services the police…
8 September 2020 · All amendments made to a PGD, including minor ones require a PGD to be reauthorised. Even where review of a PGD results in no changes…
8 September 2020 · The use of controlled drugs is regulated under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 and the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001. Not all professions listed…
8 September 2020 · This should be exceptional practice e.g. during organisational or service transition and should be for an agreed and limited period of no longer than one…
8 September 2020 · NHS prescription charge rules apply to all patients receiving a supply of medicines under a PGD unless the patient is entitled to free prescriptions or…