DERBYSHIRE JOINT AREA PRESCRIBING COMMITTEE (JAPC ...

V1.0 Last reviewed: June 2021 Review date: June 2024 ...

Antipsychotics – Prescribing Guideline V1.0 Last reviewed: June 2021 Review date: June 2024 3 Appendix one outlines the criteria for transferring antipsychotic prescribing to primary care. Administration of Depot Injections Practitioners must have the necessary knowledge, skills and competency to safely

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Heart Failure Traffic Light Treatment Guidelines

The heart failure traffic light classification is a simple means of classifying patients into the various potential health sectors delivering heart ... Decompensated HF planning of Management & periodic review Clinics follow up +/- HF specialist nurse Primary Care Specialist Nurse

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URTICARIA AND/OR ANGIOEDEMA MANAGEMENT …

eating, medication use, insect stings or exercise. If so, refer to allergy service particularly if features of anaphylaxis (difficulty in breathing, symptoms of hypotension). If future risk of anaphylaxis prescribe two adrenaline auto-injectors (AAI). Consider urticarial vasculitis. Refer to Dermatology. Review medication use.

  Auto, Jetronic, Adrenaline, Adrenaline auto

Supporting guideline for the prescribing of nebulised ...

Importance of adherence to the drug regime must be emphasised to patients as compliance to twice daily nebulisation of Colomycin® can be an issue for patients and may result in reduced efficacy of the drug (3). Whilst on treatment, patients should continue with their standard treatments as clinically necessary.

  Adherence

Information and Guidance on Prescribing in Transgender ...

meets the relevant eligibility criteria set out in the World Professional Association for Transgender Health Standards of Care (2011): Persistent, well-documented gender dysphoria; Capacity to make a fully informed decision and to consent for treatment and if

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Prescribing Specialised Infant Formula to Premature Infants

2. Breast-fed preterm infants (born at <36 weeks gestation) should be prescribed 0.6ml of Abidec ®stdaily until their 1 birthday and 1ml Sytron® (or 0.6ml Fersamal )from 1 month after birth to 6 months corrected age. 3. Premature infants who have been discharged on infant formula intended for babies born at

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LOWER RESPIRATORY TRACT INFECTIONS Community …

Alternative oral antibiotics if low severity, for penicillin allergy or if amoxicillin unsuitable (for example, atypical pathogens suspected) OR Doxycycline OR Clarithromycin Erythromycin (in pregnancy) 200mg first day then 100mg OD for 4 days 500mg BD 500mg QDS 5 days in total 5 days 5 days CRB-65 score = 1-2 (consider hospital referral)

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Blood Pressure and Heart Rate Monitoring in Children

Blood Pressure and Heart Rate Monitoring in Children V1.1 Last reviewed: 17/09/2020 Review date: 17/09/2023 Blood Pressure and Heart Rate Monitoring in Children Information Sheet for Primary Care Prescribers

Lisdexamfetamine Adult ADHD - NottsAPC

Lisdexamfetamine capsules (Elvanse® Adult) – 30mg, 50mg and 70mg. Cost x 28 capsules = £58.24, £68.60 and £83.16 respectively. It is advised to prescribe Lisdexamfetamine by brand due to differences in licensing between Elvanse® Adult and Elvanse®

  Elvanse

The Nottinghamshire and Nottingham Guidelines for Care in ...

Identification of patient in the last year of life using Gold Standards Framework prognostic indicators in primary care, secondary care, hospice or care home. PATIENT ReSPECT (Recommended Summary Plan for Emergency Care and Treatment Advance Care Plan Gold Standards Framework CARER PROGNOSIS Carers Needs Assessment < 1 YEAR Check …

  Identification, Carers

Hull & East Riding Prescribing Committee

Guidelines for the Prescribing of: The Initiation, Management and Discontinuation of Pregabalin and Gabapentin prescribing for neuropathic pain in Primary Care 1. BACKGROUND Neuropathic pain (NeP) is defined as a pain arising as a direct consequence of a lesion or ... Acknowledgements - Derbyshire medicines management and West Essex CCG.

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Derbyshire Medicines Management, Prescribing and ...

Derbyshire Medicines Management, Prescribing and Guidelines Derbyshire Primary Care Formulary Promote self-care when a moisturiser is required for simple dry skin Emollient Prescribing Guide Mild Dry Skin (Lotions/creams) Moderate Dry Skin (Creams/ointments/gels) Severe Dry Skin (Ointments) High paraffin content Epimax Original Creamss

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DERBYSHIRE JOINT AREA PRESCRIBING COMMITTEE (JAPC ...

Derbyshire Medicines Management Guideline Group Contents Page number Treatment algorithm for type 2 diabetes in adults 4 Treatment algorithm for type 2 diabetes if metformin is contra-indicated or not tolerated 5 Scope of guideline 6 Management of diabetes requires a multifactorial approach in its management 6 Young adults 7

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