Otitis Externa (Ear Infection) PGD for Pharmacies
Leading UK Pharmacies trust Deltera


















Provide clinical treatment for outer ear infections. This PGD covers antibiotic/steroid ear drops, with Deltera’s logic guiding the pharmacist through otoscope findings and exclusion criteria.
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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
Adults and children with clear signs of outer ear infection. Deltera’s pre-screen checks for perforated eardrums or grommets to ensure safe administration.
Yes. The clinical assessment requires visualising the ear canal. Findings can be recorded directly into the Deltera clinical dashboard for a robust audit trail.
Deltera’s logic helps pharmacists differentiate symptoms. If a fungal infection is suspected, the system guides the referral or transition to an IP via the bridge.
By avoiding a GP appointment, patients get immediate relief. They book online, the pharmacist reviews the pre-screen, and the drops are supplied in minutes.
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