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Understanding roles and responsibilities of PGD signatories

19 December 2023

Retaining legal mechanism documentation

10 June 2021Advice on the retention of all records relating to legal mechanisms (e.g. PGDs, Written Instruction, National Protocol)

Patient Group Directions in Complex Commissioning Scenarios

10 June 2021This guide supports planning, decision making and advises on governance processes when PGDs are used within commissioned services.

Patient Group Directions and electronic record systems

21 September 2020Advice on management of PGD authorisation and use using electronic systems.

Patient Group Direction use in Primary Care Networks

8 January 2020About PCNs Primary Care Networks (PCNs) are networks of GP practices collaboratively working together and with community, mental health, social care, pharmacy, hospital and voluntary…

PGD use in services provided by multiple organisations

14 July 2020This article outlines the principles to be considered when PGDs are used in the provision of medicines/vaccines in services provided by multiple organisations.

Managing Patient Group Directions following amendments or changes

8 September 2020This article summarises outlines the requirements to resign/reauthorise PGDs after any amendment or change made during its valid to/from dates.

Managing PGDs following organisational change

3 February 2022Advice on the management of PGDs when there are organisational changes to ensure continuation of safe care and overarching good governance.

Legal provision of GSL and P medicines by registered midwives

20 April 2023

Extension of expiry date of a Patient Group Direction

26 April 2021This Q&A advises on the extension to the expiry date of a PGD where a full review and re-authorisation has not taken place.