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Practical guides, compliance checklists, and revenue strategies — written for UK pharmacists by people who understand the business.

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PGD Fundamentals

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 read
PGD Fundamentals

PGD 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 read
Revenue & Growth

Which 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 read
Revenue & Growth

How 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 read
PGD Fundamentals

Can 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 read
Clinical Services

HRT 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 read
Clinical Services

GLP-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 read
Revenue & Growth

How 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 read
Industry

The 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 read
Compliance

PGD 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 read

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