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Publication #8293
Reference
PCA(P)(2024)30
Name
Additional Pharmaceutical Services – Public Health Service updated service documentation for emergency and bridging contraception
Categories
Scottish Government
PCA
Organization
Scottish Government Health and Social Care Department
Keywords
NHS
Scotland
Health Boards
Special Health Boards
Pharmacy Contractors
Patient Group Direction
Contraception Services
Sexual Health
Description
This circular advises Health Boards and community pharmacy contractors of an updated Patient Group Direction (PGD) that is to be implemented for the provision of desogestrel as bridging contraception. It also encloses updated service specifications for both the emergency hormonal contraception (EHC) and bridging contraception (BC) services as well as supporting guidance.
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Created
2024-10-10 09:41:00
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