Vaccine Group Directions (VGDs)
A Vaccine Group Direction (VGD) is a new legal mechanism introduced into the Human Medicines Regulations 2012 to support the supply and administration of vaccines as part of approved vaccination programmes.
VGDs were introduced by the Human Medicines (Amendment) Regulations 2026, which came into force on 31 March 2026.
https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2026/9780348278958/contents