Published: 10/04/24

We are delighted to hear the recent joint consultation led by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and the Department of Health Northern Ireland (DHNI), has been approved. This will enable pharmacy technicians to supply and administer medicines using Patient Group Directions (PGDs) once the Human Medicines Regulations 2012 have been amended.

This was in response to the result of this consultation which was live back in August 2023. You can view the full consultation and get all the details of the outcome here:

Our Policy & PR Pharmacist, Sarah Scott says “it is fantastic news that pharmacy technicians will be able to supply and administer medicines using PGDs, it is brilliant for pharmacy technicians to be recognised for their skill set and clinical abilities”.

If you have any questions concerning the consultation or the outcome, please email us at enquiries@cps.scot