Patient Group Directions (PGDs)

New legislation has been introduced to permit pharmacy technicians to supply and administer medicines under Patient Group Directions (PGDs).

Amendments to the Human Medicines Regulations were laid before Parliament at the end of May and are due to come into effect from 26th June 2024. The changes will permit registered pharmacy technicians to supply and administer medicines under a PGD in the course of their professional practice.

For more information on this topic and to view the PGD factsheet prepared by APTUK, please follow the links below.

APTUK: PGD Factsheet

Communication from Chief Pharmaceutical Officer for England

Proposal for the use of patient group directions by pharmacy technicians: Consultation outcome

CPE News: Legislation paves way for Pharmacy Technicians to supply medicines under PGDs