Services Database BNSSG PGDs
Service ID
521158
Description
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- Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) ICB have commissioned community pharmacy to deliver the following Patient Group Directions (PGDs)
- Hydrocortisone – Children aged 1 to 10 and use on the face in patients over 1 year
- Chloramphenicol drops and ointment from 31 days to under 2 years old
- Otomize for adults and children aged over 12 years with moderate/severe symptoms which are not managed by conservative treatment.
- The PGD allows a pharmacist to issue a prescription only medicine (POM) in certain clinical situations without the need for a prescription
- Patients can access the service via the following routes
- Can self-present by walking into the pharmacy
- Referred from the GP
- Either using the GP Pharmacy First Service
- Informal referral
- NHS111 referral
- UTC /ED
Jan 31st 2024 – BNSSG have decommissioned the UTI, Impetigo and Sort Throat PGD as of 31.01.2024 when they became part of the NHS Pharmacy First Service.
- Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) ICB have commissioned community pharmacy to deliver the following Patient Group Directions (PGDs)
Finding a Pharmacy
The pharmacy’s highlighted in Green on this map are accredited to provide the PGD’s. Please contact the pharmacy to confirm availability of this service.
Location of service
Avon LPC
Commissioner
ICB
Method of commissioning
Source of funding
Service type
Minor ailment service
Other organisations involved
Dates
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Status
Ongoing