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Etonogestrel (e.g. Nexplanon®) implant for contraception

31 August 2026SPS PGD template for the insertion of etonogestrel (e.g. Nexplanon®) 68mg subdermal implant for contraception.

Lidocaine injection for subdermal etonogestrel in contraception

31 August 2026SPS PGD template for administering lidocaine injection to facilitate insertion and/or removal of subdermal etonogestrel (e.g. Nexplanon®) implants.

Understanding Vaccine Group Directions (VGDs)

26 March 2026Understand what a Vaccine Group Direction (VGD) is, and how it is used to support vaccine administration.

Implementing the SPS legal mechanism templates

1 July 2026SPS PGD, written instruction and protocol templates can be implemented by organisations to improve consistency and reduce duplication of effort.

Diazepam injection for seizures or symptomatic cocaine toxicity

30 April 2026SPS PGD template for administering diazepam solution for injection for the management of seizures by registered Paramedics and Nurses.

Spotlight, September 2026

30 September 2026A digest of NHS Specialist Pharmacy Service support for professionals working in all areas of the healthcare system for September 2026.

Doxycycline for sinusitis

1 October 2026SPS PGD template for the supply of doxycycline for sinusitis in penicillin allergy and where an intranasal steroid is unsuitable or ineffective.

Otigo (phenazone with lidocaine) ear drops for otitis media

1 October 2026SPS PGD template for the supply of Otigo (phenazone with lidocaine) ear drops for symptomatic relief of pain due to otitis media.

Fluticasone furoate nasal spray for sinusitis

1 October 2026SPS PGD template for the supply of fluticasone furoate nasal spray for sinusitis.

Amoxicillin for otitis media

1 October 2026SPS PGD template for the supply of amoxicillin for otitis media.