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Administration of buccal midazolam by registered Paramedics and Nurses for the management of seizures: PGD template
5 October 2021
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A PGD template developed by SPS and supported by NASMeD and JRCALC for ambulance services commissioned by NHS England.
Administration of tranexamic acid by registered Paramedics and Nurses for treatment of severe haemorrhage: PGD template
5 October 2021
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A PGD template developed by SPS and supported by NASMeD and JRCALC for ambulance services commissioned by NHS England.
Administration of diazepam rectal tubes by registered Paramedics and Nurses for the management of seizures: PGD template
5 October 2021
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A PGD template developed by SPS and supported by NASMeD and JRCALC for ambulance services commissioned by NHS England.
Administration of benzylpenicillin injection prior to transfer to secondary care in suspected bacterial meningitis or meningococcal septicaemia: PGD template
5 October 2021
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Antimicrobial PGD templates support the use of medicines in line with national guidance, reducing variation and duplication to improve consistency of care.
Nursing Associates, Physician Associates and the use of Patient Group Directions
16 November 2021
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The below summaries the legal position on the use of PGDs by Nursing Associates and Physician Associates
Patient Group Directions and NHS prescription charges
16 November 2021
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This article summarises the position regarding the levying of prescription charges for medicines supplied under a PGD.
Using a Patient Group Direction to adjust doses of medicines
16 November 2021
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This article outlines why PGDs cannot be used to adjust the dosage of a medicine already in an individual's possession
Using a single PGD to supply or administer medicines at more than one location
16 November 2021
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A single PGD can be used to supply or administer medicines in more than one location. PGDs do not need to relate to specific premises.
Unlicensed medicines and use of PGDs
16 November 2021
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This page explains why PGD are not legal mechanism for the administration or supply of unlicensed medicines.
Supply and/or administration of Controlled Drugs under a Patient Group Direction
16 November 2021
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This Q&A summarises the legal position on the supply and/or administration of controlled drugs under PGDs.
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