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Implementing the National Patient Group Direction (PGD) Templates

4 October 2021SPS national PGD templates can be implemented by organisations to improve consistency and reduce duplication of effort.

Introduction to PGDs

12 February 2024Understand what a Patient Group Direction (PGD) is and how it is used in clinical practice.

Iodixanol (e.g. Visipaque®) contrast agent

5 October 2021SPS PGD template for administering iodixanol intravenously for imaging investigations and procedures by registered Radiographers.

Iohexol (e.g. Omnipaque®) contrast agent

5 October 2021SPS PGD template for administering iohexol intravenously for imaging investigations and procedures by registered Radiographers.

Iomeprol (e.g. Iomeron®) contrast agent

5 October 2021SPS PGD template for administering iomeprol intravenously for imaging investigations and procedures by registered Radiographers.

Iopamidol (e.g. Niopam®) contrast agent

5 October 2021SPS PGD template for administering iopamidol intravenously for imaging investigations and procedures by registered Radiographers.

Ioversol (e.g. Optiray®) contrast agent

5 October 2021SPS PGD template for administering ioversol intravenously for imaging investigations and procedures by registered Radiographers.

Levonorgestrel 1500 microgram tablets for emergency contraception

4 October 2021SPS PGD template for the supply and/or administration of levonorgestrel 1500 microgram tablets for emergency contraception.

Lidocaine 10mg/ml spray for IUC insertion or removal

19 January 2023SPS protocol template for administration of lidocaine 10mg/ml spray to facilitate intrauterine contraception (IUC) insertion or removal.

Lidocaine injection for subdermal etonogestrel in contraception

4 October 2021SPS PGD template for administering lidocaine injection to facilitate insertion and/or removal of subdermal etonogestrel (e.g. Nexplanon®) implants.