NHS Lothian advice on signing PGDs can be found here. This outlines which part of the PGD you should sign depending on your job role. If you are unsure of how to complete a PGD, an example can be found here.
Important Update – October 2023
For many years the NHS Lothian Contracts department (PCCT) has requested that Pharmacists return to them the signed copies of PGDs to be saved on file here at the Health Board. Following a review of processes and procedures, it has been agreed that NHS Lothian no longer require these. Going forward, you must sign the PGD and retain your copy as per professional and legal requirements, but there is no need to send it to the Health Board. This includes both national and local NHS Lothian PGDs.
Chlamydia (January 2022)
- Treatment of Chlamydia Cover Letter
- Doxycycline PGD (expires 6th August 2025)
- Pharmacist Information leaflet
- Consultation Form
- Copy of Client Information Leaflet will be available soon
EHC and Bridging Contraception (October 2024)
- Annex A: Updated service specification for Emergency Hormonal Contraception (EHC)
- Annex B: Updated service specification for Bridging Contraception (BC)
- Annex C: Bridging Contraception PGD
- Annex D: Supporting Guidance
- Annex E: Updated assessment form
- Annex F: EHC PGD
- Child Protection Flowchart
- Weight conversion table
- Height conversion table
Free Condom Supply with EHC Consultation (C:Card)
Unscheduled Care
Please click the link below for all relevant information and documents:
Unscheduled Care
Paracetamol
Please see the paracetamol webpage for information about the provision of prophylactic antipyretic paracetamol following the meningococcal group B vaccine and other childhood vaccinations.
Pharmacy First
Please see the Pharmacy First webpage for more information about this service and copies of relevant PGDs.
Please note: there is no longer a national PGD for chloramphenicol eye drops in children under 2. See the ERF formulary for updated guidance.
Varenicline
There is no valid PGD for supply of Varenicline through community pharmacy. A new PGD is in development and awaiting publication.
UCF/CP4/3 forms
The table below outlines the GP reference code which should be used if you need to complete a CPUS form for any of these services in the event that your IT is down and you are unable to access UCF.
| CPUS Use | Ref Code Required |
|---|---|
| Urgent Supply PGD | GP Reference Code |
| Gluten Free Food Service | GP Reference Code |
| Smoking Cessation Service | 99996 |
| EHC Provision | 99996 |
| Meningitis B Paracetamol Provision | 99996 |