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Patient Group Directions (PGD), Vaccine Group Directions (VGD) and Protocols
Patient Group Directions (PGDs), Vaccine Group Directions (VGDs) and Protocols
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A Patient Group Direction (PGD) is a written direction, signed by a doctor or dentist, and by a pharmacist, relating to supply and administration only, of a prescription-only medicine (POM) or pharmacy medicine (P) to persons generally (subject to specific exclusions set out in the legislation). PGDs can be authorised by Health Boards in Scotland and other NHS bodies.
A PGD must not be confused with a Written Direction which must be patient specific.
In most cases, the most appropriate clinical care will be provided on an individual basis by a specific prescriber to a specific individual patient. PGDs for the supply and/or administration of medicines should only be considered where it would offer a benefit to patient care without compromising safety in any way. This is best achieved by engaging representatives of all the health care professionals involved, including a representative from the professional group expected to supply or administer medicines under the direction. A senior representative of each profession should be responsible for ensuring the suitability and competence of the professionals operating within the scheme.
The protocols listed within this A-Z are medicine specific and will authorise Health Care Professionals to administer 'P' or 'GSL' medicines. A protocol can be used where a PGD is not legally required but the administration of the medicine still requires govenance.
Patient Group Direction Policy
GPs who do not wish to develop their own PGDs can authorise nurses and appropriate healthcare professionals to administer/supply medicines under an approved NHS Grampian PGD by "adopting" the PGD using the appropriate documentation. Development of any new PGD should be in accordance with the
NHS QIS Best Practice Statement ~ March 2006 - Patient Group Directions
.
Policy For Patient Group Directions (PGDs) For Staff Working Within NHS Grampian
Policy For North Of Scotland Patient Group Direction (PGD) Working For Healthcare Professionals
Guidance for the use of Patient Group Directions (PGD's)
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Protocol For The Administration Of Adrenaline (Epinephrine) To Individuals (Aged 16 Years And Over) In Cases Of Suspected Anaphylactic Reactions By Non-Registered Staff
PGD For Adrenaline
(Epinephrine) in cases of suspected Anaphylactic reactions
PGD For Advanced Practitioner Radiographers Formulary
By Advanced Practitioner Radiographers Working in Breast Screening and Clinic E Within NHS Grampian
PGD For The Supply Of Oseltamivir For Pre And Post Exposure Prophylaxis Of Avian Influenza in Adults And Children Aged One Year Or Older By Approved Healthcare Professionals Working Within NoS
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PGD For Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) Vaccine AJV (AJ Vaccines)
PGD For Xeomin
®
By Intramuscular Injection By Approved Physiotherapists
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Carbomer 0.2% Eye Drops (Now incorporated in the new
Ophthalmic PGD Formulary
)
Chloramphenicol 1% Eye Ointment Following Minor Lid Surgery (Now incorporated in the new
Ophthalmic PGD Formulary
)
Local Corticosteroid Injections And/Or Lidocaine
Protocol for the Administration of Oral
Chlorphenamine By Nurses Working In Radiology Departments
Within NHS Grampian
Coronavirus (COVID-19) PGDs
PGD COVID-19
Vaccines (Individuals 18 years and over)
COVID-19 Vaccines (Individuals 18 years and over) -
Appendix 1
COVID-19 Vaccines (Individuals 18 years and over) -
Appendix 2
PGD COVID-19
Vaccines (Individuals under 18 years)
COVID-19 Vaccines (Individuals under 18 years) -
Appendix 1
COVID-19 Vaccines (Individuals under 18 years) -
Appendix 2
PGD COVID-19 Vaccines Nuvaxovid JN.1
COVID-19 Vaccines Nuvaxovid JN.1 -
Appendix 1
COVID-19 Vaccines Nuvaxovid JN.1 -
Appendix 2
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Vaccine Group Direction (VGD)
Vaccine Group Direction (VGD) For The Administration Of COVID-19 mRNA Vaccines
To Individuals Aged 5 Years And Over For use in NHS Grampian, Highland, Orkney, Shetland, Tayside
And Western Isles
Annex B
- VGD COVID-19 Vaccines
Annex C
- VGD COVID-19 Vaccines
Coronary Care Unit
(CCU) PGD Formulary
Community Pharmacy Urgent Supply (CPUS) PGD for Urgent Provision of Medicines, Appliances and ACBS Products
CPUS -
What's New
CPUS -
Authorisation Form
CPUS -
A to Z List
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PGD For Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis with or without Poliomyelitis Vaccine
PGD For DTaP/IPV/Hib/HepB Vaccine (Hexavalent)
PGD For Low Dose Diphtheria, Tetanus And Inactivated Poliomyelitis Vaccine (Td/IPV) (REVAXIS
®
)
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PGD For ENT Formulary For Nurses Working Within NHS Grampian, Highland, Orkney, Shetland and Western Isles
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For GMED PGDS see '
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' for Out of Hours Services
PGD for the Administration of Meningococcal Group B Vaccine (Bexsero®) to prevent Gonorrhoea by Approved Healthcare Professionals Working Within NoS
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PGD For Hepatitis A
PGD For Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B Combined Inactivated Vaccine
PGD Hepatitis B Vaccine For Non-Renal, Non-Travel Indications
PGD Hepatitis B Vaccine Renal Only
PGD For Haemophilus Influenzae Type b And Meningococcal C Conjugate Vaccine (Hib/MenC)
PGD For Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
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PGD For Paracetamol Or Ibuprofen To Children Awaiting Treatment For Minor Injury Or With Pyrexia
see 'P'
Influenza National PGDs
Inactivated Influenza Vaccine By Approved Healthcare Professionals
Influenza PGD - Appendix 1
Influenza PGD - Appendix 2
Live Attenuated Intranasal Influenza Vaccine (LAIV)
LAIV PGD Appendix 1
LAIV PGD Appendix 2
Influenza Protocols
Live Attenuated Intranasal Influenza Vaccine (LAIV) Protocol for Healthcare Support Workers (HCSWs)
LAIV Protocol - Annex A
Inactivated Influenza Vaccine National Protocol
Annex B - Influenza Protocol
Annex C - Influenza Protocol
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PGD For Local Anaesthetic Formulary
For Insertion/Removal Of Central Venous Catheters and Radial Artery Sheaths By Approved Healthcare Professionals
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PGD For Measles, Mumps And Rubella (MMR) Live Vaccine
PGD For Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella (MMRV) Vaccine
PGD For Meningococcal Group B Conjugate Vaccine (Bexsero
®
)
PGD For Meningococcal ACWY Conjugate Vaccine
PGD For Medicines As Included In The Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital Formulary
PGD For Minor Injuries/Illness Formulary
PGD For Midwives Formulary
PGD For MVA-BN (Monkeypox) Vaccine
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PGD For Naloxone (Prenoxad
®
Or Nasal Spray)
Protocol for the Administration of Medicines as Included in the Formulary of Nursing Care Products
by Nurses Working in Community Hospitals and in the Community Within NHS Grampian
O
PGD For Ophthalmic Formulary
PGD For OOH (GMED) Supply/Administration Of
Emergency Medicines
PGD For OOH (GMED) Supply/Administration of
Medicines for Minor Illness
P
Pharmacy First Scotland PGDs
Aciclovir Tablets by Community Pharmacists
Aciclovir Individual Authorisation Form
Aciclovir Patient Assessment Form
Aciclovir Supply Form
Flucloxacillin capsules/oral solution by Community Pharmacists
Flucloxacillin Individual Authorisation Form
Flucloxacillin Patient Assessment Form
Flucloxacillin Supply Form
Fusidic Acid Cream By Community Pharmacists
Fusidic Acid Individual Authorisation Form
Fusidic Acid Patient Assessment Form and Notification of Supply
Hydrocortisone 1% Cream Or Ointment By Community Pharmacists
Hydrocortisone Individual Authorisation Form
Hydrocortisone Patient Assessment Form and Notification of Supply
Nitrofurantoin Capsules/Tablets by Community Pharmacists
Nitrofurantoin Individual Authorisation Form
Nitrofurantoin Patient Assessment Form and Notification of Supply
Nystatin Oral Suspension By Community Pharmacists
Nystatin Oral Suspension Individual Authorisation Form
Nystatin Oral Suspension Assessment Form and Notification of Supply
Trimethoprim Tablets By Community Pharmacists
Trimethoprim Individual Authorisation Form
Trimethoprim Patient Assessment Form and Notification of Supply
Pharmacy First Scotland PGDs - Hayfever Bundle
Beclometasone 50micrograms/Actuation Nasal Spray
Fexofenadine 120mg Tablets
Mometasone Furoate 50micrograms/Actuation Nasal Spray
Olopatadine 1mg/mL Eye Drops
Hayfever -
Individual Authorisation Form
Hayfever -
Patient Assessment Form
Hayfever -
Notification of Supply
Protocol For The Administration Of Phosphate Enema By Nurses Working Within NHS Grampian To Individuals Prior To Undergoing Bowel Investigations
Protocol For The Administration Of Oral Paracetamol And Ibuprofen By Nurses
PGD For Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (Prevenar 13)
PGD For Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (Prevenar 20)
PGD For Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine (PPV)
PGD For Paracetamol 120mg/5mL Oral Suspension, At The Time Of Administration Of Meningococcal Group B Conjugate (Bexsero) Vaccine
PGD For The Supply Of Paracetamol Oral Suspension 120mg/5mL By Pharmacists To Babies Between 6 And 8 Weeks Of Age For Prevention Of Post Immunisation Fever Following Administration Of Meningococcal Group B Conjugate Vaccine (Bexsero®)
PGD For Paracetamol Or Ibuprofen To Children Awaiting Treatment For Minor Injury Or With Pyrexia
PGD For Xeomin
®
By Intramuscular Injection By Approved Physiotherapists
Q
R
PGD For Rabies Vaccine - Bat Handlers
PGD For Radiographers Contrast Agent PGD Formulary
PGD For Radiographers Medicines PGD Formulary
PGD For Radiotherapy
- Supply of supportive drugs to Radiotherapy Patients by Radiographers
PGD For Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccine for Protection of Infants Through Maternal Vaccination and Older Adults (RSV)
by Approved Healthcare Professionals Working Within NHS Grampian, Highland, Orkney, Shetland, Tayside and Western Isles
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Vaccine Group Direction (VGD)
Vaccine Group Direction (VGD) For The Administration Of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Vaccine
To Older Adults For use in NHS Grampian, Highland, Orkney, Shetland, Tayside
And Western Isles
Annex B
- Vaccine Group Direction (VGD) For The Administration Of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Vaccine
Annex C
- Vaccine Group Direction (VGD) For The Administration Of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Vaccine
For Repevax (including temporary programme of pertussis (whooping cough) vaccination of pregnant women) see
'D' above dTaP/IPV
For Revaxis see
'D' above Td/IPV
PGD For Rotavirus Live Vaccine (Rotarix
®
)
By Approved Healthcare Professionals Working Within NHS Grampian, Highland, Orkney, Shetland, Tayside And Western Isles
S
Sexual and Reproductive Health - These PGDs must not be used by staff unless specific sexual health or contraception training has been undertaken.
PGD For Aciclovir Tablets
For Treatment of Genital Herpes Simplex Infection
PGD For Azithromycin
By Approved Healthcare Professionals
For Treatment Of Uncomplicated Genital Chlamydia Infection, Uncomplicated Mycoplasma Genitalium And Non-Gonococcal/Non-Specific Urethritis
PGD For Azithromycin Tablets
By Pharmacists
For Treatment Of Uncomplicated Genital Chlamydia Infection Where First Line Treatment With Doxycycline Is Contraindicated
PGD For Ceftriaxone Injection
(Reconstituted With Lidocaine 1% W/V Injection)
PGD For Combined Hormonal Contraceptive (CHC)
Transdermal Patch
PGD For Combined Oral Contraception (COC)
PGD For Clotrimazole Cream 1%
For Treatment of Candidiasis
PGD For Clotrimazole 500mg Pessary
For Treatment of Vulvovaginal Candidiasis
PGD For Doxycycline Capsules
By Nurses
For Treatment Of Uncomplicated Genital Chlamydia Infection, Uncomplicated Mycoplasma Genitalium And Non-Gonococcal/Non-Specific Urethritis
PGD For Doxycycline Capsules
By Pharmacists
For Treatment Of Uncomplicated Genital Chlamydia Infection
PGD For Etonogestrel Implant Nexplanon
PGD For The Supply Of Emtricitabine/Tenofovir Disoproxil And Raltegravir Tablets For HIV Post Exposure Prophylaxis (HIV PEP)
Appendix 3
- Information Sheet for Patients
PGD For Imiquimod 5% w/w Cream
For Treatment of External Anogenital Warts
PGD For Levonorgestrel Emergency Contraception (LNG-EC)
PGD For Lidocaine 1% Injection
For The Insertion/Removal Of The Etonogestrel Implant Nexplanon
PGD For Medroxyprogesterone Acetate
(IM-DMPA) Injection
PGD For Medroxyprogesterone Acetate
(SC-DMPA) Injection
PGD For Metronidazole Tablets
By Nurses For Treatment of Bacterial Vaginosis and Trichomonas Vaginalis
PGD For POP - Progestogen Only Contraceptive Pill
PGD For POP Desogestrel Progestogen-Only Contraceptive Pill
by Community Pharmacists
PHS Combined EHC and Bridging Contraception template Once for Scotland - Patient Assessment Form
PHS Bridging Contraception Desogesteral PGD GP Notification Form
Supporting Guidance EHC and Briding Contraception
PGD For Podophyllotoxin
For The Treatment Of External Genital Warts
PGD For Progestogen-Only Intra-Uterine Device (LNG-IUD)
PGD For (PrEP) Emtricitabine 200mg/Tenofovir Disoproxil 245mg Tablets
For Pre Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) To Individuals At Risk Of HIV Infection
PGD For Ulipristal Acetate Emergency Contraception (UPA-EC)
PGD For Salbutamol Unit Dose Vials Via Nebuliser
PGD For Salbutamol via a Large Volume Spacer
PGD For Shingles (Herpes Zoster) Vaccine Shingrix
PGD For Sodium Chloride 0.9% Intravenous Infusion By Haemodialysis Nurses
PGD For Sodium Chloride 0.9% w/v Solution For Injection For Flushing Intravenous Catheters/Cannulae
Protocol For The Administration Of Medicines Included In The
Symptomatic Relief Formulary
To Adults By Nurses And Pharmacists Working Within NHS Grampian
T
Travel Vaccine PGDs - These PGDs must not be used by staff unless specific training in travel health and vaccination has been undertaken.
PGD For Cholera
Oral Vaccine
PGD For (Td/IPV) (REVAXIS®)
Vaccine
PGD For Hepatitis A
Vaccine
PGD For Hepatitis B
Vaccine
PGD For Hepatitis A and B
Combined Vaccine
PGD For Japanese Encephalitis
Vaccine
PGD For Malaria Prophylaxis PGD Formulary
(Atovaquone/Proguanil, Doxycycline and Mefloquine)
PGD For Meningococcal ACWY Conjugate Vaccine
PGD For Rabies
Vaccine
PGD For Tick-borne Encephalitis
Vaccine
PGD For Typhoid
Vaccine (Injection)
PGD For Human Tetanus Immunoglobulin By Nurses Working Within NHS Grampian For The Immediate Prophylaxis Of Tetanus-Prone Wounds
Protocol For The Administration Of Minims Tropicamide 1% Eye Drops
U
V
PGD For Varenicline Tablets Community Pharmacy
Appendix 1 - Authorisation Form
Patient Assessment Form
PGD For Varicella Vaccine (Live Attenuated)
W
PGD For The Administration of Sterile Water For Injection For Continuous Back Pain In Labour
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Y
Z
Useful Links
HEPMA
https://scottish.sharepoint.com/sites/NoSHEPMA
SMPC
Home - electronic medicines compendium (emc)
Useful documents
Roles and Responsibilities of the Reviewers and Lead Authors of Patient Group Directions (PGD)
Step-By-Step Guide to Reviewing/Updating a PGD
Appendix 1 - Checklist
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Patient Group Directions (PGD), Vaccine Group Directions (VGD) and Protocols
Patient Group Directions (PGDs), Vaccine Group Directions (VGDs) and Protocols
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A Patient Group Direction (PGD) is a written direction, signed by a doctor or dentist, and by a pharmacist, relating to supply and administration only, of a prescription-only medicine (POM) or pharmacy medicine (P) to persons generally (subject to specific exclusions set out in the legislation). PGDs can be authorised by Health Boards in Scotland and other NHS bodies.
A PGD must not be confused with a Written Direction which must be patient specific.
In most cases, the most appropriate clinical care will be provided on an individual basis by a specific prescriber to a specific individual patient. PGDs for the supply and/or administration of medicines should only be considered where it would offer a benefit to patient care without compromising safety in any way. This is best achieved by engaging representatives of all the health care professionals involved, including a representative from the professional group expected to supply or administer medicines under the direction. A senior representative of each profession should be responsible for ensuring the suitability and competence of the professionals operating within the scheme.
The protocols listed within this A-Z are medicine specific and will authorise Health Care Professionals to administer 'P' or 'GSL' medicines. A protocol can be used where a PGD is not legally required but the administration of the medicine still requires govenance.
Patient Group Direction Policy
GPs who do not wish to develop their own PGDs can authorise nurses and appropriate healthcare professionals to administer/supply medicines under an approved NHS Grampian PGD by "adopting" the PGD using the appropriate documentation. Development of any new PGD should be in accordance with the
NHS QIS Best Practice Statement ~ March 2006 - Patient Group Directions
.
Policy For Patient Group Directions (PGDs) For Staff Working Within NHS Grampian
Policy For North Of Scotland Patient Group Direction (PGD) Working For Healthcare Professionals
Guidance for the use of Patient Group Directions (PGD's)
A
Protocol For The Administration Of Adrenaline (Epinephrine) To Individuals (Aged 16 Years And Over) In Cases Of Suspected Anaphylactic Reactions By Non-Registered Staff
PGD For Adrenaline
(Epinephrine) in cases of suspected Anaphylactic reactions
PGD For Advanced Practitioner Radiographers Formulary
By Advanced Practitioner Radiographers Working in Breast Screening and Clinic E Within NHS Grampian
PGD For The Supply Of Oseltamivir For Pre And Post Exposure Prophylaxis Of Avian Influenza in Adults And Children Aged One Year Or Older By Approved Healthcare Professionals Working Within NoS
B
PGD For Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) Vaccine AJV (AJ Vaccines)
PGD For Xeomin
®
By Intramuscular Injection By Approved Physiotherapists
C
Carbomer 0.2% Eye Drops (Now incorporated in the new
Ophthalmic PGD Formulary
)
Chloramphenicol 1% Eye Ointment Following Minor Lid Surgery (Now incorporated in the new
Ophthalmic PGD Formulary
)
Local Corticosteroid Injections And/Or Lidocaine
Protocol for the Administration of Oral
Chlorphenamine By Nurses Working In Radiology Departments
Within NHS Grampian
Coronavirus (COVID-19) PGDs
PGD COVID-19
Vaccines (Individuals 18 years and over)
COVID-19 Vaccines (Individuals 18 years and over) -
Appendix 1
COVID-19 Vaccines (Individuals 18 years and over) -
Appendix 2
PGD COVID-19
Vaccines (Individuals under 18 years)
COVID-19 Vaccines (Individuals under 18 years) -
Appendix 1
COVID-19 Vaccines (Individuals under 18 years) -
Appendix 2
PGD COVID-19 Vaccines Nuvaxovid JN.1
COVID-19 Vaccines Nuvaxovid JN.1 -
Appendix 1
COVID-19 Vaccines Nuvaxovid JN.1 -
Appendix 2
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Vaccine Group Direction (VGD)
Vaccine Group Direction (VGD) For The Administration Of COVID-19 mRNA Vaccines
To Individuals Aged 5 Years And Over For use in NHS Grampian, Highland, Orkney, Shetland, Tayside
And Western Isles
Annex B
- VGD COVID-19 Vaccines
Annex C
- VGD COVID-19 Vaccines
Coronary Care Unit
(CCU) PGD Formulary
Community Pharmacy Urgent Supply (CPUS) PGD for Urgent Provision of Medicines, Appliances and ACBS Products
CPUS -
What's New
CPUS -
Authorisation Form
CPUS -
A to Z List
D
PGD For Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis with or without Poliomyelitis Vaccine
PGD For DTaP/IPV/Hib/HepB Vaccine (Hexavalent)
PGD For Low Dose Diphtheria, Tetanus And Inactivated Poliomyelitis Vaccine (Td/IPV) (REVAXIS
®
)
E
PGD For ENT Formulary For Nurses Working Within NHS Grampian, Highland, Orkney, Shetland and Western Isles
F
G
For GMED PGDS see '
O
' for Out of Hours Services
PGD for the Administration of Meningococcal Group B Vaccine (Bexsero®) to prevent Gonorrhoea by Approved Healthcare Professionals Working Within NoS
H
PGD For Hepatitis A
PGD For Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B Combined Inactivated Vaccine
PGD Hepatitis B Vaccine For Non-Renal, Non-Travel Indications
PGD Hepatitis B Vaccine Renal Only
PGD For Haemophilus Influenzae Type b And Meningococcal C Conjugate Vaccine (Hib/MenC)
PGD For Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
I
PGD For Paracetamol Or Ibuprofen To Children Awaiting Treatment For Minor Injury Or With Pyrexia
see 'P'
Influenza National PGDs
Inactivated Influenza Vaccine By Approved Healthcare Professionals
Influenza PGD - Appendix 1
Influenza PGD - Appendix 2
Live Attenuated Intranasal Influenza Vaccine (LAIV)
LAIV PGD Appendix 1
LAIV PGD Appendix 2
Influenza Protocols
Live Attenuated Intranasal Influenza Vaccine (LAIV) Protocol for Healthcare Support Workers (HCSWs)
LAIV Protocol - Annex A
Inactivated Influenza Vaccine National Protocol
Annex B - Influenza Protocol
Annex C - Influenza Protocol
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K
L
PGD For Local Anaesthetic Formulary
For Insertion/Removal Of Central Venous Catheters and Radial Artery Sheaths By Approved Healthcare Professionals
M
PGD For Measles, Mumps And Rubella (MMR) Live Vaccine
PGD For Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella (MMRV) Vaccine
PGD For Meningococcal Group B Conjugate Vaccine (Bexsero
®
)
PGD For Meningococcal ACWY Conjugate Vaccine
PGD For Medicines As Included In The Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital Formulary
PGD For Minor Injuries/Illness Formulary
PGD For Midwives Formulary
PGD For MVA-BN (Monkeypox) Vaccine
N
PGD For Naloxone (Prenoxad
®
Or Nasal Spray)
Protocol for the Administration of Medicines as Included in the Formulary of Nursing Care Products
by Nurses Working in Community Hospitals and in the Community Within NHS Grampian
O
PGD For Ophthalmic Formulary
PGD For OOH (GMED) Supply/Administration Of
Emergency Medicines
PGD For OOH (GMED) Supply/Administration of
Medicines for Minor Illness
P
Pharmacy First Scotland PGDs
Aciclovir Tablets by Community Pharmacists
Aciclovir Individual Authorisation Form
Aciclovir Patient Assessment Form
Aciclovir Supply Form
Flucloxacillin capsules/oral solution by Community Pharmacists
Flucloxacillin Individual Authorisation Form
Flucloxacillin Patient Assessment Form
Flucloxacillin Supply Form
Fusidic Acid Cream By Community Pharmacists
Fusidic Acid Individual Authorisation Form
Fusidic Acid Patient Assessment Form and Notification of Supply
Hydrocortisone 1% Cream Or Ointment By Community Pharmacists
Hydrocortisone Individual Authorisation Form
Hydrocortisone Patient Assessment Form and Notification of Supply
Nitrofurantoin Capsules/Tablets by Community Pharmacists
Nitrofurantoin Individual Authorisation Form
Nitrofurantoin Patient Assessment Form and Notification of Supply
Nystatin Oral Suspension By Community Pharmacists
Nystatin Oral Suspension Individual Authorisation Form
Nystatin Oral Suspension Assessment Form and Notification of Supply
Trimethoprim Tablets By Community Pharmacists
Trimethoprim Individual Authorisation Form
Trimethoprim Patient Assessment Form and Notification of Supply
Pharmacy First Scotland PGDs - Hayfever Bundle
Beclometasone 50micrograms/Actuation Nasal Spray
Fexofenadine 120mg Tablets
Mometasone Furoate 50micrograms/Actuation Nasal Spray
Olopatadine 1mg/mL Eye Drops
Hayfever -
Individual Authorisation Form
Hayfever -
Patient Assessment Form
Hayfever -
Notification of Supply
Protocol For The Administration Of Phosphate Enema By Nurses Working Within NHS Grampian To Individuals Prior To Undergoing Bowel Investigations
Protocol For The Administration Of Oral Paracetamol And Ibuprofen By Nurses
PGD For Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (Prevenar 13)
PGD For Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (Prevenar 20)
PGD For Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine (PPV)
PGD For Paracetamol 120mg/5mL Oral Suspension, At The Time Of Administration Of Meningococcal Group B Conjugate (Bexsero) Vaccine
PGD For The Supply Of Paracetamol Oral Suspension 120mg/5mL By Pharmacists To Babies Between 6 And 8 Weeks Of Age For Prevention Of Post Immunisation Fever Following Administration Of Meningococcal Group B Conjugate Vaccine (Bexsero®)
PGD For Paracetamol Or Ibuprofen To Children Awaiting Treatment For Minor Injury Or With Pyrexia
PGD For Xeomin
®
By Intramuscular Injection By Approved Physiotherapists
Q
R
PGD For Rabies Vaccine - Bat Handlers
PGD For Radiographers Contrast Agent PGD Formulary
PGD For Radiographers Medicines PGD Formulary
PGD For Radiotherapy
- Supply of supportive drugs to Radiotherapy Patients by Radiographers
PGD For Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccine for Protection of Infants Through Maternal Vaccination and Older Adults (RSV)
by Approved Healthcare Professionals Working Within NHS Grampian, Highland, Orkney, Shetland, Tayside and Western Isles
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Vaccine Group Direction (VGD)
Vaccine Group Direction (VGD) For The Administration Of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Vaccine
To Older Adults For use in NHS Grampian, Highland, Orkney, Shetland, Tayside
And Western Isles
Annex B
- Vaccine Group Direction (VGD) For The Administration Of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Vaccine
Annex C
- Vaccine Group Direction (VGD) For The Administration Of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Vaccine
For Repevax (including temporary programme of pertussis (whooping cough) vaccination of pregnant women) see
'D' above dTaP/IPV
For Revaxis see
'D' above Td/IPV
PGD For Rotavirus Live Vaccine (Rotarix
®
)
By Approved Healthcare Professionals Working Within NHS Grampian, Highland, Orkney, Shetland, Tayside And Western Isles
S
Sexual and Reproductive Health - These PGDs must not be used by staff unless specific sexual health or contraception training has been undertaken.
PGD For Aciclovir Tablets
For Treatment of Genital Herpes Simplex Infection
PGD For Azithromycin
By Approved Healthcare Professionals
For Treatment Of Uncomplicated Genital Chlamydia Infection, Uncomplicated Mycoplasma Genitalium And Non-Gonococcal/Non-Specific Urethritis
PGD For Azithromycin Tablets
By Pharmacists
For Treatment Of Uncomplicated Genital Chlamydia Infection Where First Line Treatment With Doxycycline Is Contraindicated
PGD For Ceftriaxone Injection
(Reconstituted With Lidocaine 1% W/V Injection)
PGD For Combined Hormonal Contraceptive (CHC)
Transdermal Patch
PGD For Combined Oral Contraception (COC)
PGD For Clotrimazole Cream 1%
For Treatment of Candidiasis
PGD For Clotrimazole 500mg Pessary
For Treatment of Vulvovaginal Candidiasis
PGD For Doxycycline Capsules
By Nurses
For Treatment Of Uncomplicated Genital Chlamydia Infection, Uncomplicated Mycoplasma Genitalium And Non-Gonococcal/Non-Specific Urethritis
PGD For Doxycycline Capsules
By Pharmacists
For Treatment Of Uncomplicated Genital Chlamydia Infection
PGD For Etonogestrel Implant Nexplanon
PGD For The Supply Of Emtricitabine/Tenofovir Disoproxil And Raltegravir Tablets For HIV Post Exposure Prophylaxis (HIV PEP)
Appendix 3
- Information Sheet for Patients
PGD For Imiquimod 5% w/w Cream
For Treatment of External Anogenital Warts
PGD For Levonorgestrel Emergency Contraception (LNG-EC)
PGD For Lidocaine 1% Injection
For The Insertion/Removal Of The Etonogestrel Implant Nexplanon
PGD For Medroxyprogesterone Acetate
(IM-DMPA) Injection
PGD For Medroxyprogesterone Acetate
(SC-DMPA) Injection
PGD For Metronidazole Tablets
By Nurses For Treatment of Bacterial Vaginosis and Trichomonas Vaginalis
PGD For POP - Progestogen Only Contraceptive Pill
PGD For POP Desogestrel Progestogen-Only Contraceptive Pill
by Community Pharmacists
PHS Combined EHC and Bridging Contraception template Once for Scotland - Patient Assessment Form
PHS Bridging Contraception Desogesteral PGD GP Notification Form
Supporting Guidance EHC and Briding Contraception
PGD For Podophyllotoxin
For The Treatment Of External Genital Warts
PGD For Progestogen-Only Intra-Uterine Device (LNG-IUD)
PGD For (PrEP) Emtricitabine 200mg/Tenofovir Disoproxil 245mg Tablets
For Pre Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) To Individuals At Risk Of HIV Infection
PGD For Ulipristal Acetate Emergency Contraception (UPA-EC)
PGD For Salbutamol Unit Dose Vials Via Nebuliser
PGD For Salbutamol via a Large Volume Spacer
PGD For Shingles (Herpes Zoster) Vaccine Shingrix
PGD For Sodium Chloride 0.9% Intravenous Infusion By Haemodialysis Nurses
PGD For Sodium Chloride 0.9% w/v Solution For Injection For Flushing Intravenous Catheters/Cannulae
Protocol For The Administration Of Medicines Included In The
Symptomatic Relief Formulary
To Adults By Nurses And Pharmacists Working Within NHS Grampian
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Travel Vaccine PGDs - These PGDs must not be used by staff unless specific training in travel health and vaccination has been undertaken.
PGD For Cholera
Oral Vaccine
PGD For (Td/IPV) (REVAXIS®)
Vaccine
PGD For Hepatitis A
Vaccine
PGD For Hepatitis B
Vaccine
PGD For Hepatitis A and B
Combined Vaccine
PGD For Japanese Encephalitis
Vaccine
PGD For Malaria Prophylaxis PGD Formulary
(Atovaquone/Proguanil, Doxycycline and Mefloquine)
PGD For Meningococcal ACWY Conjugate Vaccine
PGD For Rabies
Vaccine
PGD For Tick-borne Encephalitis
Vaccine
PGD For Typhoid
Vaccine (Injection)
PGD For Human Tetanus Immunoglobulin By Nurses Working Within NHS Grampian For The Immediate Prophylaxis Of Tetanus-Prone Wounds
Protocol For The Administration Of Minims Tropicamide 1% Eye Drops
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PGD For Varenicline Tablets Community Pharmacy
Appendix 1 - Authorisation Form
Patient Assessment Form
PGD For Varicella Vaccine (Live Attenuated)
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PGD For The Administration of Sterile Water For Injection For Continuous Back Pain In Labour
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Y
Z
Useful Links
HEPMA
https://scottish.sharepoint.com/sites/NoSHEPMA
SMPC
Home - electronic medicines compendium (emc)
Useful documents
Roles and Responsibilities of the Reviewers and Lead Authors of Patient Group Directions (PGD)
Step-By-Step Guide to Reviewing/Updating a PGD
Appendix 1 - Checklist
Published: 09/04/2026 11:12
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