Dumfries & Galloway Health Board
Prescribing Support Team

PGD for paracetamol for fever associated with coronavirus (COVID-19) for individuals aged 12 years or older who are self-isolating by Community Pharma

Posted: 14 Apr 20 Edited: 23 Feb 22
Community Pharmacy Services PGD - Paracetamol over 12 yo's


PGD for paracetamol for fever associated with coronavirus (COVID-19) for individuals aged 12 years or older who are self-isolating by Community Pharmacists

The purpose of the PGD is to allow management of fever associated with coronoavirus (COVID-19) in individuals aged 12 years and older who are self-isolating by registered pharmacists within Community Pharmacies.

This PGD authorises community pharmacists to supply paracetamol 500mg oral solid dosage form or paracetamol 250mg/5mL oral suspension to individuals aged 12 years and older who are self-isolating with fever and who meet the criteria for inclusion under the terms of the document for a period limited to responding to COVID-19.