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SPS support and the COVID-19 Vaccination Programme
We're supporting healthcare professionals with the COVID-19 Vaccination Programme in England. Read more about how we're helping below.
COVID-19 Vaccines
Information and guidance from across SPS on pharmaceutical aspects of COVID-19 vaccines' use
17 December 2020
AstraZeneca
Resources covering pharmaceutical aspects of the vaccination programme specific to AstraZeneca vaccine
28 December 2020
Answering your questions and getting in touch about the COVID-19 Vaccination Programme
Our content will help answer many of your questions about COVID-19 vaccines. We can also answer your questions directly, but check our service remit first.
COVID-19 Vaccines18 December 2020
Staying up-to-date with our COVID-19 Vaccine content
We're producing and publishing content frequently to support the COVID-19 Vaccine programme. Stay up-to-date by registering and opting in to hear from us.
COVID-19 Vaccines31 December 2020

AstraZeneca Vaccine Handling

Handling in PCNs
Resources covering AstraZeneca pharmaceutical processes in PCNs, from initial ordering through to administration
24 December 2020
Handling in Trusts
Resources covering AstraZeneca pharmaceutical processes in Trusts, from initial ordering through to administration
28 December 2020

Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine Handling

Handling in PCNs
Resources covering Pfizer-BioNTech pharmaceutical processes in PCNs, from initial ordering through to administration
16 December 2020
Handling in Trusts
Resources covering Pfizer-BioNTech pharmaceutical processes in Trusts, from initial ordering through to administration
17 December 2020

Patient Group Directions: Key Resources

Key resources on PGDs are particularly important as the COVID-19 vaccination programme continues

An introduction to PGDs: definitions and examples of use
This page explains what a Patient Group Direction (PGD) is and describes how they are used in clinical practice.
Patient Group Directions13 December 2020
When to use a PGD
This page provides a clear process to help colleagues consider when a PGD is required.
Patient Group Directions15 December 2020
Doctors, dentists, and use of PGDs
Doctors and dentists cannot supply or administer medications under a PGD or Written Instruction.  This page gives further detail on why this is the case.
Trusts15 December 2020
Delegation of supply or administration of medicines using a PGD
This page explains why delegation of supply or administration using a PGD is not possible.
Patient Group Directions15 December 2020
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