Issue details

Adoption and implementation of Patient Group Directive (PGD) for prescribing of Varenicline as a Stop Smoking Drug.

Decision type: Non-key

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 26/02/2025

Decision due: 20 Feb 2025 by Corporate Director of Adult Social Care & Health

Contact: Mark Adams, Director - Public Health - South Tees Email: mark_adams@middlesbrough.gov.uk Email: mark_adams@middlesbrough.gov.uk.

Consultation process

Lead pharmacist and relevant Heads of Service.

Delegated Authority relied upon: Council Scheme of Delegation (part B. LOCAL CHOICE FUNCTIONS) Any function of a local authority in relation to the authority’s responsibility for Public Health. All legislative details relating to the implementation of a PGD are detailed in Human Medicines Regulations 2012.

Has an Impact Assessment been completed?: No

Decisions