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When to use a PGD

5 May 2022Helping to understand the circumstances when PGDs must not be used or are otherwise unsuitable as a mechanism for supply and/or administration

How to develop a Patient Group Direction

9 June 2022A step by step guide to help organisations and individuals navigate all stages of the PGD development process

When Patient Group Directions are not required

29 June 2022Guidance on when PGDs should not be used and advice on alternative mechanisms for supply and administration of medicines

New Medicines News

5 January 2023

Benzylpenicillin for Group B Streptococcus for use in neonates

19 January 2023SPS PGD template for the intrapartum administration of benzylpenicillin for prevention of early-onset Group B Streptococcus (GBS) infection in neonates.

Terbutaline injection for use in labour within maternity services

19 January 2023SPS PGD template for administering subcutaneous terbutaline sulfate for the reduction of contraction frequency in individuals in labour.

Nitrofurantoin for Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

19 January 2023SPS PGD template for the supply of nitrofurantoin capsules/tablets for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection (UTI).

Trimethoprim for Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

19 January 2023SPS PGD template for the supply of trimethoprim tablets for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection (UTI).

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.

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.