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Terbutaline injection for use in labour within maternity services
23 December 2025SPS PGD template for administering subcutaneous terbutaline sulfate for the reduction of contraction frequency in individuals in labour.
Sodium chloride 0.9% in multi injector devices
4 September 2025SPS PGD template for administering sodium chloride 0.9% intravenously for imaging investigations and procedures by registered Radiographers.
Trimethoprim for Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
2 January 2026SPS PGD template for the supply of trimethoprim tablets for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection (UTI).
Nitrofurantoin for Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
2 January 2026SPS PGD template for the supply of nitrofurantoin capsules/tablets for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection (UTI).
New Medicines News
9 January 2026New Medicines News is produced by the SPS Horizon Scanning Service. It highlights recent new product launches and significant medicines regulatory changes.
Folic acid 5mg tablets for use during pregnancy
11 November 2025SPS PGD template for the supply of folic acid 5mg tablets to reduce risk of neural tube defect or compensate for increased folate demand during pregnancy.
Patient Group Directions e-learning programme
5 December 2023E-learning developed by SPS in partnership with UKHSA, HEE and eLfH to support professionals who use, develop, authorise, review or update PGDs.
Northern Pharmacy Technical Services Workforce Project Report
7 January 2026A report on the state of the pharmacy technical services workforce in the North of England
Benzylpenicillin injection for suspected meningitis
25 April 2024SPS PGD template for administering benzylpenicillin prior to transfer to secondary care in suspected bacterial meningitis or meningococcal septicaemia.
Rectal diazepam for managing seizures
23 October 2025SPS PGD template for administering diazepam rectal tubes for the management of seizures by registered Paramedics and Nurses.