Legislation changes
From 26th June 2024, registered pharmacy technicians in England are able to supply and administer medicines under patient group directions (PGDs), following amendments made to the Human Medicines Regulations 2012.
This does not extend to controlled drugs. Supply and/or administration of Controlled Drugs under a PGD contains further information.
Supporting the use of PGDs in practice
These SPS resources will provide background knowledge on the use of PGDs in practice
Must Reads
PGD explainer videos
Advice on supply and administration
Legal mechanisms to supply and administer medicines to individuals
Advice by profession and level of competency
External resources
The below links are for non-SPS resources
Educational resources
PGD guidance
- NICE Medicines Practice Guideline – MPG2 – Patient group directions
- MHRA PGD guidance
- Association of Pharmacy Technicians UK (APTUK) resources
Pharmacy technician professional support
If you need further advice on PGD legislation, development and use in practice in NHS or NHS commissioned services in England, contact SPS at lnwh-tr.sps-pgd@nhs.net
For other medicines advice contact SPS Medicines Advice.
For professional support contact Association of Pharmacy Technicians UK (APTUK).
Update history
- APTUK resources link updated
- Published