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Ioversol contrast agent

5 October 2021SPS PGD template for administering ioversol intravenously for imaging investigations and procedures by registered Radiographers.

SPS Spotlight Monthly Digest

17 December 2024A slide deck summarising SPS outputs and resources. It should be distributed to relevant healthcare professionals and their teams.

Benzylpenicillin for Group B Streptococcus for use in neonates

19 January 2023SPS PGD template for the intrapartum administration of benzylpenicillin for prevention of early-onset Group B Streptococcus (GBS) infection in neonates.

Understanding the falsified medicines directive

9 March 2023An overview of the changes to the requirements for medicines ‘safety features’ following the UK’s departure from the EU

Flumazenil injection for reversal of midazolam

5 October 2021SPS PGD template for administering flumazenil for reversal of sedative effects of midazolam in conscious sedation by registered Paramedics and Nurses.

Diazepam rectal tubes for managing seizures

5 October 2021SPS PGD template for administering diazepam rectal tubes for the management of seizures by registered Paramedics and Nurses.

Clotrimazole pessaries for candidiasis

5 October 2021SPS PGD template for the supply of clotrimazole pessaries for treatment of vulvo-vaginal candidiasis.

Patient Group Directions e-learning programme

8 December 2021E-learning developed by SPS in partnership with UKHSA, HEE and eLfH to support professionals who use, develop, authorise, review or update PGDs.

Hydrogen peroxide 1% cream for impetigo

1 February 2024SPS protocol template (registered pharmacists and in a registered pharmacy) and PGD template for the supply of hydrogen peroxide 1% cream for localised impetigo

Flucloxacillin for impetigo

1 February 2024SPS PGD template for the supply of flucloxacillin for widespread impetigo.
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