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 website
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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 .

Supporting Documents

Delegation Form.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date20 Feb 2025