Education Hub
Practical guides, compliance checklists, and revenue strategies — written for UK pharmacists by people who understand the business.
What Is a Patient Group Direction (PGD)?
A clear, practical guide to PGDs — what they are, how they work, who can use them, and why they matter for UK community pharmacy.
6 min readPGD vs PSD — What's the Difference?
PGDs and PSDs both let pharmacists supply medicines, but they work differently. Here's what you need to know.
5 min readRevenue & GrowthWhich PGDs Make the Most Money for Pharmacies?
A data-driven look at the highest-revenue PGD services for UK community pharmacies — and how to prioritise your service portfolio.
8 min readRevenue & GrowthHow to Start a Travel Clinic in Your Pharmacy
A step-by-step guide to launching a profitable travel clinic — from PGD procurement to patient marketing.
10 min readPGD FundamentalsCan Pharmacy Technicians Use PGDs?
The regulatory position on pharmacy technicians and PGDs has changed. Here's what the June 2024 update means for your team.
4 min readClinical ServicesHRT Through Pharmacy — What's Possible Under PGD?
One in three menopausal women receive no treatment. Pharmacy-based HRT under PGD could change that — here's how.
7 min readClinical ServicesGLP-1 Weight Management in Pharmacy — A Complete Guide
Wegovy, Mounjaro, and the GLP-1 revolution — what pharmacy owners need to know about the fastest-growing PGD category.
9 min readRevenue & GrowthHow to Switch PGD Providers
Thinking about changing your PGD provider? Here's a practical guide to making the switch without disrupting your services.
6 min readIndustryThe NHS Funding Crisis and What It Means for Your Pharmacy
NHS pharmacy funding has fallen in real terms for a decade. Here's what the numbers mean and how private PGD services can fill the gap.
7 min readCompliancePGD Compliance Checklist — Everything You Need Before You Start
A practical compliance checklist for pharmacies about to start delivering PGD services. Print it, pin it, use it.
5 min readReady to put this into practice?
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