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Supply and/or administration of Controlled Drugs under a PGD
16 November 2021
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This article summarises the legal position on the supply and/or administration of controlled drugs under PGDs.
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.
Using medicines at more than one location under a single PGD
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.
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
NHS prescription charges for medicines supplied under Patient Group Directions or HMR 2012 exemptions
16 November 2021
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This article summarises the position regarding the levying of prescription charges for medicines supplied under a PGD.
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.
Diazepam rectal tubes for managing 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.
Tranexamic acid injection for treatment of severe haemorrhage
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.
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.
Flumazenil injection for reversal of midazolam
5 October 2021
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A national PGD developed by SPS and supported by NASMeD and JRCALC for ambulance services commissioned by NHS England.
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