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Submission of PGD Authorisation Forms<\/strong>
As of September 1st 2025, we have moved to a new electronic system of PGD recording. Pharmacists are asked now to complete one MS form to confirm that they have completed the correct version of the agreement form, have signed and dated it before storing within the pharmacy.
There is now no need to submit individual PGD agreement forms to the aa.cpteam@aapct.scot.nhs.uk inbox<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please use this Electronic Submission Form<\/a> to declare agreement to the below PGDs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)<\/strong> – Expires August 2027
<\/a><\/a>Trimethoprim 200mg Tablets PGD<\/a>
<\/a>Trimethoprim 200mg Tablets Assessment & GP Notification Form<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shingles<\/strong> – Expires February 2026
Aciclovir 800mg Tablets PGD<\/a>
Aciclovir 800mg Tablets Assessment & GP Notification Form<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skin Infection<\/strong> – Expires February 2026
Flucloxacillin 500mg Capsules PGD<\/a>
Flucloxacillin 500mg Capsules Assessment & GP Notification Form<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skin Inflammation<\/strong> – Expires January 2029
Hydrocortisone 1% Cream\/Ointment PGD<\/a>
Hydrocortisone 1% Patient Assessment & GP Notification Form<\/a>
Hydrocortisone 1% Agreement by Practitioner<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Impetigo<\/strong> – Expires August 2027
Fusidic Acid 2% Cream PGD<\/a>
<\/a>Fusidic Acid 2% Cream Assessment & GP Notification Form<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oral Thrush<\/strong> – Expires March 2028
Nystatin 100,000 units\/mL Oral Suspension PGD<\/a>
Nystatin 100,000 units\/mL Assessment & GP Notification Form<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Emergency Hormonal Contraceptive (EHC)<\/strong> – Expires June 2025
Bridging Contraception<\/strong> – Expires September 2026
Lev<\/a><\/a>onorgestrel PGD<\/a>
Desogestrel Bridging Contraception PGD<\/a>
Emergency Hormonal Contraception (EHC) and Bridging Contraception Assessment Form<\/a>
For more information on Emergency Hormonal Contraceptive (EHC), click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Smoking Cessation<\/strong> (Varenicline)<\/strong> – Expires April 2027
Varenicline Tablets PGD<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prophylaxis of Post-Vaccination Fever<\/strong> – Expires November 2026
<\/a>Paracetamol 120mg\/5mL Suspension PGD<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hayfever<\/strong> – Expires May 2025
Hay Fever Patient Assessment Form<\/a>
Beclometasone 50mcg Nasal Spray PGD <\/a>
Fexofenadine 120mg Tablets PGD<\/a>
Mometasone 50mcg Nasal Spray PGD<\/a>
Olopatadine 1mg\/ml Eye Drops PGD<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chlamydia <\/strong>– Expires June 2025
Doxycycline 100mg PGD<\/a>
Azithromycin 250mg PGD<\/a>
Chlamydia Treatment Assessment Form<\/a>
For more information on the Chlamydia\/Gonorrhoea Testing and Chlamydia Treatment, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unscheduled Care<\/strong> – Expires October 2027
Unscheduled Care v32 PGD<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

AUCS\/Hospital Discharge Service<\/strong> – Expires February 2028
Hospital Discharge Service PGD<\/a>
Data Collection\/Feedback MS form<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Influenza<\/strong> – Expires August 2026
Inactivated influenza Administration Vaccine 2025\/26 PGD<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contractors should ensure that all pharmacists and locums they employ are aware of the services you are contractually obliged to provide. Contracted services must be provided during contracted opening hours. Pharmacists and locums must be legally covered to provide services by completing the mandatory training required as indicated in the PGD and signing the individual authorisation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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