Leading UK Pharmacies trust Deltera
Expand your clinical services with the Pneumonia PGD (PPV23 or PCV). Deltera helps pharmacists assess risk factors and manage the complex dosing schedules for at-risk patients and those over 65.
A Fully Digital Clinical Platform
Integrated Bookings and Payments
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.
Speak to the clinicians behind the platform
We understand the complexities of PGDs and clinical governance in the UK. Schedule a meeting with our team to see how we can help you navigate the changing landscape of community pharmacy.
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FAQs
The PGD covers the most commonly used pneumococcal vaccines. Deltera’s logic helps determine the most appropriate choice based on the patient's age and previous history.
For most adults, it is a single dose, but some at-risk groups require boosters. Deltera’s secure record-keeping ensures you can see exactly what was given and when.
Aside from the over-65s, those with chronic heart, liver, or kidney disease are key candidates. Deltera’s pre-screening identifies these comorbidities during the booking.
Yes. Every pneumonia vaccination triggers an automated GP notification to ensure the patient’s primary care record reflects their updated immunisation status.
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