Adoption and implementation of Patient Group Directive (PGD) for prescribing of Varenicline as a Stop Smoking Drug.
February 20, 2025 Director of Adult Social Care & Health Integration (Officer) Approved View on council websiteFull council record
Decision
PGDs provide a legal framework that allows certain registered health care providers to supply and / or administer specified medicines to a pre-defined group of patients without them having to see a prescriber such as a doctor or nurse prescriber. Local Authorities are an authorising body for PGDs .
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| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 20 Feb 2025 |