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Clarithromycin for sore throat
1 February 2024
Clarithromycin for sinusitis
1 February 2024
Clarithromycin for otitis media
1 February 2024
Clarithromycin for infected insect bites or stings
1 February 2024
Clarithromycin for impetigo
1 February 2024
Ceftriaxone intramuscular injection for Neisseria gonorrhoeae
5 October 2021
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A PGD template developed by SPS and the British Association of Sexual Health and HIV (BASHH) and British Association of HIV (BHIVA).
Buccal midazolam for the management of seizures
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.
Benzylpenicillin injection for suspected meningitis
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.
Benzylpenicillin for Group B Streptococcus for use in neonates
19 January 2023
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A PGD template, developed by SPS and NHSE and reviewed by the RCOG and the UKHSA AMR team, for the intrapartum administration of benzylpenicillin in neonates
Bank and agency staff and Patient Group Directions
25 February 2020
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The below summarises the advice on the use of PGDs by bank and agency staff working within organisations.
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