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Planning for a PGD

1 July 2026Once it has been decided that a PGD is the most appropriate option there are things to consider before it is written.

Considerations for developing national PGD and protocol templates

1 July 2026Decisions to develop PGD templates under the national Medicines Governance Do Once Programme depend on a variety of factors which are described below.

Supply and/or administration of Controlled Drugs under a PGD

1 July 2026The legal position on the supply and/or administration of controlled drugs under Patient Group Directions is summarised

Auditing Patient Group Directions

30 June 2026SPS have developed a template audit tool to support organisations in auditing aspects of PGD development and use.

Sodium chloride 0.9% in multi injector devices

30 June 2026SPS PGD template for administering sodium chloride 0.9% intravenously for imaging investigations and procedures by registered Radiographers.

Metronidazole (oral) for use within sexual health services

30 June 2026SPS PGD template for supply of metronidazole (oral) for the treatment of bacterial vaginosis and trichomonas vaginalis.

Ceftriaxone intramuscular injection for Neisseria gonorrhoeae

30 June 2026SPS PGD template for administering ceftriaxone injection (with lidocaine) by IM injection for treating uncomplicated Neisseria gonorrhoeae infection.

Influenza vaccine written instruction template for adoption

25 June 2026An IM influenza vaccination written instruction template is published annually for adoption by organisations providing flu vaccination to employees

Introduction to PGDs

10 June 2026Understand what a Patient Group Direction (PGD) is and how it is used in clinical practice.

Patient Group Direction use in End of Life Care

10 June 2026Considerations required before implementing Patient Group Directions (PGDs) in End of Life Care.