Liraglutide (Saxenda) PGD for UK Community Pharmacies
Leading UK Pharmacies trust Deltera


















This PGD covers the daily GLP-1 injectable, Liraglutide. Deltera’s digital platform helps pharmacies manage the daily dosing regimen, patient training on injection technique, and long-term weight tracking.
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Secure & Connected Patient Records
Ditch the paperwork with secure digital records. Deltera automatically shares treatment summaries with the patient’s and sends the required notification to their GP instantly.


Training and Eligibility Requirements
To ensure clinical safety and regulatory compliance, all practitioners using this PGD must meet the following professional standards:
- Professional Registration: Must be a registered healthcare professional (e.g., Pharmacist) with a valid GPhC or PSNI registration and personal professional indemnity insurance.
- Clinical Competency: Practitioners must be self-certified as competent in the specific clinical area covered by this PGD and stay up to date with relevant national guidelines (e.g., The Green Book or NICE clinical summaries).
- Mandatory Training: Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and the management of anaphylaxis is required for all injectable services.
- PGD Authorisation: The practitioner must have read and signed the PGD document within the Deltera Clinical Dashboard, with the authorisation counter-signed by the designated organisational lead or Superintendent.
- Premises Standards: Services must be conducted in a private consultation room that meets national standards for patient confidentiality and clinical safety.

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FAQs
Liraglutide is a daily injection. Deltera’s patient portal provides specific advice on daily administration and helps patients stay compliant with their treatment plan.
Yes. As with all weight management services, Deltera automates the GP notification to ensure the patient’s primary care team is kept informed of their BMI and medication.
No, it is usually used as a monotherapy. Deltera’s pre-screening tools check for current medications to prevent contraindications or duplicate therapies.
Deltera’s data export tools allow you to view patient progress. If the 5% weight loss target isn't met by week 16, the system helps you review and halt treatment as per the PGD.
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