Patient Specific Directions and Patient Group Directions
Learn more about Patient Specific Directions (PSD), which is a written instruction signed by a prescriber for medicines to be supplied and/or administered to a named patient after being assessed.
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Available to RCN members
Who is this resource for?
This resource is aimed at all prescribers working within their normal scope of prescribing practice for adults and children.
What will this resource give me?
- understand the difference between a PSD, FP10 and written prescription
- find guidance for independent prescribers
- information on Patient Group Directions (PGDs) and who can use them.
Resource last reviewed
12 Feb 2024
Resource lead
The RCN delivers quality-assured and up-to-date resources for the nursing workforce. Reviewed annually in line with the RCN Quality Assurance policy, all RCN Learn resources meet the RCN’s Nine Quality Standards.
