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Occupational health services explainer videos

16 July 2024Short videos explaining medicines mechanisms in occupational health services, including written instructions.

Writing a PGD

30 July 2024Writing a PGD is a multi-step process, requiring input from all members of the PGD development team.

Authorising and preparing to use a PGD

30 July 2024Once a PGD is written, there are steps to be completed before the PGD is used within an organisation.

Metronidazole (oral) for use within sexual health services

5 October 2021SPS PGD template for supply of metronidazole (oral) for the treatment of bacterial vaginosis and trichomonas vaginalis.

Clotrimazole cream for candidiasis and candidal balanoposthitis

5 October 2021SPS PGD template for the supply of clotrimazole cream for treatment of vulvo-vaginal candidiasis/candidal balanoposthitis

Progestogen only pill (POP) for contraception

5 October 2021SPS PGD template for the supply of a progestogen only pill (POP) for contraception.

Lidocaine plus prilocaine cream for IUC insertion or removal

19 January 2023SPS protocol template for the administration of lidocaine plus prilocaine cream to facilitate intrauterine contraception (IUC) insertion or removal.

When not to use a PGD

12 February 2024Understanding when PGDs are an unsuitable mechanism for the supply and/or administration of medicines ensures an alternative legal framework is applied.

Tranexamic acid injection for treatment of severe haemorrhage

5 October 2021SPS PGD template for administering tranexamic acid injection for treatment of severe haemorrhage by registered Paramedics and Nurses.

Gadobutrol contrast agent

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