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Medroxyprogesterone acetate (SC-DMPA) injection for contraception

5 October 2021A PGD template developed by SPS and the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Health (FSRH).

Medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) IM injection for contraception

5 October 2021A PGD template developed by SPS and the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Health (FSRH).

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.

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.

Lidocaine plus prilocaine cream for IUC insertion or removal

19 January 2023Template protocol to administer topical anaesthetic cream (e.g. EMLA Cream 5%, Nulbia 5% cream) for intrauterine contraception (IUC) insertion or removal

Lidocaine injection for subdermal etonogestrel in contraception

4 October 2021A PGD template developed by SPS and the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Health (FSRH).

Lidocaine 10mg/ml spray for IUC insertion or removal

19 January 2023Template protocol for the administration of lidocaine 10mg/ml spray to facilitate intrauterine contraception (IUC) insertion or removal

Levonorgestrel 1500 microgram tablets for emergency contraception

4 October 2021A PGD template developed by SPS and the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Health (FSRH).

Legal provision of GSL and P medicines by registered midwives

20 April 2023

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