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Administration of contrast media under a PGD by multiple HCPs
3 August 2026Whether a healthcare professional (HCP) can prepare and/or administer contrast media supplied by another HCP under a PGD will depend on a range of factors.
Legal mechanisms to supply and administer medicines to individuals
28 July 2026The main legal mechanisms used to supply and/or administer medicines are explained and considerations suggested for the most appropriate option(s)
Managing outstanding medicines orders: from reactive to proactive
9 September 2026Guidance for managing outstanding orders in NHS pharmacy procurement teams to improve medicines availability and reduce financial impact of supply disruptions.
Navigating a potential supply issue
15 July 2026Recommendations for secondary care pharmacy procurement teams to follow before escalating a supply issue or shortage to the SPS Regional Procurement Team.
Implementing medicines frameworks
3 July 2026A checklist has been developed to support the NHS in implementing new frameworks for medicines.
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
Patient Group Direction use in End of Life Care
10 June 2026Considerations required before implementing Patient Group Directions (PGDs) in End of Life Care.
Managing off-contract claims
26 May 2026Best practice guidance for NHS hospital pharmacy procurement teams on managing a successful off-contract claims process.
Unlicensed medicines and use of PGDs
5 May 2026This page explains why PGDs are not a legal mechanism for the administration or supply of unlicensed medicines.
Off-label or unlicensed product use under HMR 2012 exemptions
8 April 2026A legal position summary regarding the sale, supply or administration of off-label/unlicensed products under Schedule 17 of the Human Medicines Regulations 2012