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Patient Group Direction Planning

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Medicines Shortages and Patient Group Directions

16 December 2019This article outlines how PGDs can be managed to allow for their continued use in cases of medicines shortages.

Inclusion of dose ranges in a single Patient Group Direction

9 September 2020The below summarises the considerations required if a single PGD is to include a range of doses.

NHS prescription charges for PGDs or HMR 2012 exemptions

16 November 2021This article summarises the position regarding the levying of prescription charges for medicines supplied under a PGD.

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

Understanding Patient Group Directions and Integrated Care Boards

3 May 2023

Delegation of roles under a PGD

19 March 2024

Planning for a PGD

30 July 2024

Monitoring and reviewing a PGD in practice

30 July 2024

Repeat supply or administration of medicines under PGD

26 April 2021The below article details the position regarding use of a PGD to make repeat supplies/repeated administrations of a medicine.

Labelling medicines supplied without a prescription

9 September 2020Advice on the legal labelling requirements for Prescription Only Medicines (POM) and and Pharmacy Medicines (P) supplied under a PGD.