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Patient Group Direction use in End of Life Care
10 August 2020
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Considerations required before implementing Patient Group Direction (PGDs) for in End of Life Care
Delegation of roles under a PGD
19 March 2024
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Delegation of any PGD function is not permitted. However there are specific tasks that individuals other than the professional working under a PGD can fulfil.
Authorising Independent Healthcare Provider (IHP) PGDs
21 September 2020
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Considerations are needed when NHS or local authorities commission services using PGDs from independent healthcare providers.
Emtricitabine/tenofovir and raltegravir tablets for HIV PEP
5 October 2021
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SPS PGD template for the supply of emtricitabine/tenofovir disoproxil and raltegravir tablets for HIV Post Exposure Prophylaxis (HIV PEP).
Etonogestrel (e.g. Nexplanon®) implant for contraception
4 October 2021
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SPS PGD template for the insertion of etonogestrel (e.g. Nexplanon®) 68mg subdermal implant for contraception.
Implementing the National Patient Group Direction (PGD) Templates
4 October 2021
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SPS national PGD templates can be implemented by organisations to improve consistency and reduce duplication of effort.
Trimethoprim for Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
25 April 2023
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SPS PGD template for the supply of trimethoprim tablets for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection (UTI).
PGD Learning Event 3: Question and Answers
17 May 2023
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This session was a chance for those who attended sessions 1 or 2 to have their PGD related questions answered by the expert panel.
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.
Labelling requirements for medicines supplied under a PGD
9 September 2020
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Advice on the legal labelling requirements for Prescription Only Medicines (POM) and Pharmacy Medicines (P) supplied under a Patient Group Direction
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