Derbyshire Medicines Management and Clinical Policies
The tables below include two sets of PGDs; table 1 includes those approved for local use across Derbyshire only and; table 2 includes those jointly approved by Public Health England and NHS England for use across all NHS England North Midlands Practices.
The Resuscitation Council (UK) has directed that a PGD for adrenaline injection is not required for anyone (whether a healthcare professional or not) to administer intramuscular adrenaline for the purpose of saving a life in an emergency. Further information can be found at www.resus.org.uk
Individual Staff PGD Authorisation Form
Table 1: Derbyshire PGDs for use across Derbyshire only
| PGD | Expiry Date |
|---|---|
| Vitamin K | Oct 2023 |
Table 2: DCHS PGDs
| PGD | Expiry Date |
| Levonorgestrel | Feb 2026 |
| Ulipristal Acetate 30mgs | Feb 2026 |
Table 3: PHE PGDs are available for all NHS England Midlands Practices.
Enquiries should be directed to NHSE&I Immunisation Clinical Advice Service (ICAS) Midlands East england.emids-imms@nhs.net
