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As of the 21st April 2026, we will no longer require a paper copy of a signed PGD (including date signed) or a emailed copy from your pharmacy. Please however keep these for your own records. We may ask to see a paper copy at short notice as part of auditing exercises. 

With effect from 21st April 2026 you will not need to submit various signed PGDs to PCS – Submission of above form ONLY 

The information gathered from this form will allow NHS Grampian to fulfil its responsibilities to keep a list of all pharmacists operating in its area who have signed the PGDs currently operating within the Board.

Please note by completing this form and noting you have signed for the PGD below you are agreeing you have completed the appropriate training to professional standards enabling you to administer under each PGD. You agree to not act beyond your professional competence, nor out with the recommendations of each direction. A PGD does not remove professional obligations and accountability. It is the responsibility of each professional to practice within the bounds of their own competence and in accordance with the General Pharmaceutical Council Standards for Pharmacy Professionals.

This authorisation sheet should be retained in the pharmacy to serve as a record of those practitioners authorised to work under the PGD.

NEW PGD – Revisiting Form Submission 
When a new or revised PGD is added to the list below, all boxes must be re‑ticked. This is to ensure that an accurate and up‑to‑date record is maintained

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PGD LIBRARY

Please click here for other NHS Grampian Patient Group Directions (PGDs) not listed below.

CPUS PGD

Patient Group Direction for the Urgent Provision of Medicines, Appliances and ACBS Products by Pharmacists Working Within NHS Grampian, Highland, Orkney, Shetland, Tayside and Western Isles, Version 32 (Expiry Date: October 2027)

• CPUS PGD – Click here.
• Authorisation Form – Click here.
• What’s New – Click here.
• Direct Referral – Click here.
• A-Z Look Up List – Click here.

Pharmacy First Scotland PGD’s

Patient Group Direction For The supply of Trimethoprim tablets by Community Pharmacists (Pharmacy First Service) Version 3.0 (Expiry Date: August 2028)

• PGD Trimethoprim, V3.0 – Click here.
• PGD Trimethoprim Appendix 1 – Click here.
• PGD Trimethoprim Appendix 3 – Click here.

Patient Group Direction for The Supply of Fusidic Acid Cream by Community Pharmacists (Pharmacy First Service), Version 3.0 (Expiry Date: August 2028)

• PGD Fusidic Acid, V3.01 – Click here.
• PGD Fusidic Acid Appendix 1 – Click here.
• PGD Fusidic Acid Appendix 3 – Click here.

Patient Group Direction for The Supply of Flucloxacillin for Skin Infections (Pharmacy First Service) Version 2.0 (Expiry Date: February 2027)

• PGD Flucloxacillin, V2.0 –  Click here.

Patient Group Direction for The Supply of Aciclovir Tablets or Dispersible Tablets (Pharmacy First Service) Version 2.0 (Expiry Date: February 2027) – 

• PGD Aciclovir, V2.0 – Click here.

Patient Group Direction for The Supply of Nitrofurantoin MR Capsules / Immediate Release Capsules or Tablets to Non-Pregnant Patients (Pharmacy First Service) Version 3.0 (Expiry Date: August 2028)

• PGD Nitrofurantoin, V3.0 – Click here.
• PGD Nitrofurantoin Appendix 1 – Click here.
• PGD Nitrofurantoin Appendix 3 – Click here.

Patient Group Direction for the Supply of Hydrocortisone 1% Cream Or Ointment, Version 1.0 (Expiry Date: January 2029)

• PGD Hydrocortisone 1% Cream Or Ointment, V1.0 – Click here.
• PGD Hydrocortisone 1% Cream Or Ointment, V1.0, Appendix 1 – Click here.
• PGD Hydrocortisone 1% Cream Or Ointment, V1.0, Appendix 3 – Click here.

Patient Group Direction for the Supply of Nystatin Oral Suspension To Patients Aged 4 Weeks And Over For The Treatment Of Symptoms Of Oral Thrush, Version 1 (Expiry Date: March 2029)

• PGD Nystatin Oral Suspension, V1 – Click here.
• PGD Nystatin Oral Suspension Appendix 1 – Click here.
• PGD Nystatin Oral Suspension Appendix 3 – Click here.

Pharmacy First Scotland: Hayfever Bundle

• Patient Group Direction for the Supply of Beclometasone 50mg/Actuation Nasal Spray, V1 (Expiry Date – May 2026) – Click here
• Patient Group Direction for the Supply of Fexofenadine 120mg Tablets, V1 (Expiry Date – May 2026) – Click here
• Patient Group Direction for the Supply of Mometasone 50mg/Actuation Nasal Spray, V1 (Expiry Date – May 2026) – Click here
• Patient Group Direction for the Supply of Olopatadine 1mg/mL Eye Drops, V1 (Expiry Date – May 2026) – Click here
• Hayfever Individual Authorisation Form – Click here
• Hayfever Patient Assessment Form – Click here
• Hayfever Notification of Supply – Click here

NHS Grampian Sexual Health PGD’s

Patient Group Direction’s for The Supply Of Ulipristal Acetate Emergency Contraception (UPA-EC), Levonorgestrel Emergency Contraception (LNG-EC). Desogestrel Progestogen-Only Contraceptive Pill (POP) and the Desogestrel Patient Assessment form are located on the Sexual Health webpage.

Patient Group Direction For The Administration of Adrenaline (Epinephrine) in Cases of Suspected Anaphylactic Reactions, V7.1 (Expiry Date: February 2027)

• PGD Adrenaline, V7.1 – Click here.

Patient Group Direction For The Supply of Azithromycin Tablets For Treatment of Uncomplicated Genital Chlamydia Infection Where First Line Treatment With Doxycycline Is Contraindicated By Pharmacists, V5 (Expiry Date: Nov 2027)

• PGD Azithromycin Tablets, V5 – Click here.
• PGD Azithromycin Appendix 1 – Click here.
• PGD Azithromycin Appendix 2 – Click here.

Patient Group Direction For The Supply of Doxycycline Capsules For Treatment of Uncomplicated Genital Chlamydia Infection By Pharmacists, Version 3 (Expiry Date: Nov 2027) –

• PGD Doxycycline Capsules, V3 – Click here.
• PGD Doxycycline, Appendix 1 – Click here.
• PGD Doxycycline, Appendix 2 – Click here.

NHS Grampian Travel PGD’s

Patient Group Direction for the Administration or Supply of Oral Cholera Vaccine, Version 2.1 (Expiry Date: September 2027)

• PGD Oral Cholera Vaccine, V2.1 – Click here.
• PGD Oral Cholera Vaccine, Appendix 1 – Click here.
• PGD Oral Cholera Vaccine, Appendix 2 – Click here.

Patient Group Direction for the Administration of Low Dose Diphtheria, Tetanus and Inactivated Poliomyelitis Vaccine (Td/IPV) (Revaxis), Version 2.1 (Expiry Date: December 2027)

• PGD Low Dose Diphtheria, Tetanus and Inactivated Poliomyelitis Vaccine (Td/IPV) (Revaxis) V2.1 – Click here.
• PGD Low Dose Diphtheria, Tetanus and Inactivated Poliomyelitis Vaccine (Td/IPV) (Revaxis), Appendix 1 – Click here.
• PGD Low Dose Diphtheria, Tetanus and Inactivated Poliomyelitis Vaccine (Td/IPV) (Revaxis), Appendix 2 – Click here.

Patient Group Direction for the Administration of Hepatitis A Vaccine, Version 2.1 (Expiry Date: December 2027)

• PGD Hepatitis A Vaccine, V2.1 – Click here.

Patient Group Direction for the Administration of Hepatitis B Vaccine, Version 2.2 (Expiry Date: December 2027)

• PGD Hepatitis B Vaccine, V2.2 – Click here.

Patient Group Direction for the Administration of Combined Hepatitis A and B Vaccines, Version 2.3 (Expiry Date: December 2027)

• PGD Combined Inactivated Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B Vaccine, V2.3 – Click here.
• Appendix 1 – Click here.
• Appendix 2 – Click here.

Patient Group Direction for the Administration of Japanese Encephalitis Vaccine, Version 2.1 (Expiry Date: December 2027)

• PGD Japanese Encephalitis, V2.1 – Click here.
• PGD Japanese Encephalitis, Appendix 1 – Click here,
• PGD Japanese Encephalitis, Appendix 2 – Click here.

Patient Group Direction for the Supply of Medicines Included In The Malaria Prophylaxis PGD Formulary, Version 2 (Expiry Date: June 2028)

• PGD Malaria Prophylaxis, V2 – Click here.
• PGD Malaria Prophylaxis, Appendix 1 – Click here.
• PGD Malaria Prophylaxis, Appendix 2 – Click here.

Patient Group Direction for the Administration of Meningococcal Group A, C, W, and Y (MenACWY) Conjugate Vaccine, Version 2.1 (Expiry Date: December 2027)

• PGD Meningococcal Group (MenACWY) Conjugate Vaccine, V2.1 – Click here.

Patient Group Direction for the Administration of Rabies Vaccine, Version 2.1 (Expiry Date: December 2027)

• PGD Rabies Vaccine, V2.1 – Click here.
• PGD Rabies Vaccine, Appendix 1 – Click here.
• PGD Rabies Vaccine, Appendix 2 – Click here.

Patient Group Direction for the Administration of Tick-Borne Encephalitis (TBE) Vaccine, Version 2.1 (Expiry Date: April 2028)

• PGD Tick-Borne Encephalitis (TBE) Vaccine, V2.1 – Click here.
• PGD Tick-Borne Encephalitis (TBE) Vaccine, Appendix 1 – Click here.
• PGD Tick-Borne Encephalitis (TBE) Vaccine, Appendix 2 – Click here.

Patient Group Direction for the Administration of Typhoid Vi Vaccine (Injection), Version 2.2 (Expiry Date: December 2027) –

• PGD Typhoid Vi Vaccine (Injection) V2.2 – Click here.

Other NHS Grampian Patient Group Directions (PGDs)

Patient Group Direction for Naloxone (Prenoxad® Or Nasal Spray) V6 (Expiry Date: April 2028)

• PGD Naloxone (Prenoxad® Or Nasal Spray) V6 – Click here.

Patient Group Direction for the Administration of Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine (PPV) Pneumovax 23, V2.3 (Expiry Date: December 2028)

• PGD Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine (PPV) Pneumovax 23, V2.3 – Click here.

Patient Group Direction for the Supply of Varenicline Tablets, V1 (Expiry Date: April 2028)

• PGD Varenicline Tablets, V1 – Click here.
• Appendix 1 – Authorisation Form – Click here.
• Patient Assessment Form – Click here.