Must read
Key advice for those getting to grips with PGDs, or who have questions that need answering
Must watch
Short videos explaining the use of PGDs and other mechanisms. We cover use in practice, planning development, and the role of PGDs in supply and administration.
Advice by profession and level of competency
Using PGDs legally depends upon the profession and the level of competency. We guide on appropriate application.
Planning
Legal and governance requirements exist when developing new or reviewing existing PGDs. Our resources will help you plan appropriately.
Implementation
Support and advice to navigate the requirements for implementing, maintaining, and reviewing PGDs, including working across multiple organisations.
Advice on supply and administration
Certain medicines can be legally administered or supplied using a PGD; whilst other cannot. Our advice guides on legal PGD use from a medicines perspective.
Training and audits
Training resources we recommend include the e-learning for healthcare module. We also have a PGD audit tool for those undertaking audits.
Templates
National PGD templates are developed with experts for clinical specialties. They reduce duplication and variation, and improve consistency of care.
Occupational Health Services
We guide through the specific legal mechanism applicable to medicines and vaccines PGDs for Occupational Health Services (OHS).