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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.

Information resources for advice on medicines and breastfeeding

4 December 2020SPS and other resources can help pharmacy professionals give advice on use of medicines during breastfeeding

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

What is the clinical significance of the interaction between methotrexate and penicillins?

1 October 2020The evidence for an interaction between methotrexate and penicillins is limited to case reports and animal studies. So far, there is no conclusive evidence that…

The Use of Generic Anti Epileptics Drugs in Patients with Epilepsy

28 September 2020Consensus views of the Pharmaceutical Market Support Group and the UK Clinical Pharmacists Association: Neurosciences Group on the safety and appropriateness of switching between brand…

Using oseltamivir under PGD for care home residents

8 September 2020A summary of when and how a Patient Group Direction (PGD) may be legally used to supply and/or administer oral oseltamivir to care home residents

Patient Group Direction use in End of Life Care

10 August 2020Considerations required before implementing Patient Group Direction (PGDs) for in End of Life Care

What is the clinical significance of potential drug interactions with local anaesthetic preparations used in primary care dentistry?

30 July 2020This updated Medicines Q&A explores the clinical significance of potential interactions between dental local anaesthetic preparations and other medicines as listed in the BNF and…

Bank and agency staff and Patient Group Directions

25 February 2020The below summarises the advice on the use of PGDs by bank and agency staff working within organisations.

Patient Group Direction use in Primary Care Networks

8 January 2020Guidance on the legislation and governance required when considering the use of PGDs across a PCN