Leading UK Pharmacies trust Deltera
The Whooping Cough PGD allows pharmacists to supply and administer Pertussis-containing vaccines to pregnant patients and those requiring boosters. Deltera’s platform streamlines this essential service with integrated clinical screening, automated GP notifications, and secure record-keeping to ensure maternal and community protection.
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.
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FAQs
How does a digital Whooping Cough PGD improve my pharmacy clinic?
A digital PGD pharmacy platform like Deltera eliminates the risk of manual errors and paper filing. It streamlines the consultation for both the pharmacist and the patient, ensuring all safety checks are met and that the GP is notified automatically after administration—saving your team hours of administration time.
How quickly can I start a Whooping Cough vaccination service?
With Deltera, you can be live with private services in under a week. Our streamlined process involves onboarding your team, having pharmacists declare their clinical competence, and digitally signing the PGDs. Once complete, you can immediately begin accepting bookings and walk-ins.
Is this service suitable for pregnant patients?
Yes. Whooping Cough vaccination is highly recommended for pregnant women to protect their newborns. Deltera’s clinical workflow includes the specific screening questions and automated GP notifications essential for coordinating maternal care with primary care providers.
Are Deltera PGDs compliant with GPhC and NHS standards?
Absolutely. All Deltera PGDs are built to GP-standard clinical governance and are authored by our Medical Board. The platform provides a full, timestamped audit trail and secure data handling to ensure your pharmacy group meets all regulatory and safety requirements.
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