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Page last updated: 29/05/2020 Home > Prescribing, Pharmacy and Medicines Optimisation

Norfolk CCGs medicines queries

The Medicines Optimisation Team have set up a new email address for all medication queries from our healthcare colleagues.  This will allow the most appropriate team member to respond to your query in a timely manner.

Any queries sent to a personal email address may not be responded to as promptly, due to the volume of emails received.  Queries / enquiries sent to the new email address will receive a priority response.

Please use the new email from now on:  agem.medicines.norfolk@nhs.net 



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A

ACE inhibitors=1211/1212

Reviewing ACE Inhibitors and Angiotensin Receptor Antagonists (Key Message Bulletin 1, NELCSU)
U: 01/11/17
R: 01/11/19

ADHD=1211/1213

see Mental Health
U: 13/11/17
R: 14/11/20

Aflibercept=1211/1214

Aflibercept for diabetic macular oedema (TAG recommendations - N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/10/15
R: 01/10/18

Alirocumab=1211/1217

Alirocumab for hypercholesterolaemia (New Medicines News - N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/12/15
R: 01/12/18

Allergy=1211/1218

Allergies formulary (AGEM CSU)
U: 19/10/18
R: 19/10/20
Allergy Action Plans for Children (PAG)
U: 13/11/17
R: 13/11/18
Hayfever resources
U: 14/11/17
R: 14/11/18
Hayfever resources
U: 14/11/17
R: 14/11/18
Hayfever resources
U: 14/11/17
R: 14/11/18
Hayfever resources
U: 14/11/17
R: 14/11/18
Skin formulary (AGEM CSU)
U: 26/10/18
R: 26/10/20
Surviving hay fever season - information resources (N&W Prescriber)
U: 14/11/17
R: 14/11/18

Amiodarone=1211/1219

Drug interactions with Simvastatin and Atorvastatin
U: 01/03/18
R: 01/03/20

Anagrelide=1211/1222

Anagrelide for thrombocythaemia (TAG Shared Care Agreement)
U: 01/09/17
R: 01/09/19

Analgesia=1211/1223

Analgesics formulary (AGEM CSU)
U: 29/03/19
R: 29/03/21
Codeine for analgesia: restricted use in children and adolescents (MHRA Drug Safety Alert)
U: 14/11/17
R: 14/11/18

Anaphylaxis=1211/1224

Adrenaline auto-injectors - Emerade® (Cost-effective prescribing - N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/10/15
R: 01/10/18

Angiotensin II Antagonists=1211/1225

Reviewing ACE Inhibitors and Angiotensin Receptor Antagonists (Key Message Bulletin 1, NEL CSU)
U: 01/11/17
R: 01/11/19
Which A2RA? (Key Message Bulletin 2, NEL CSU)
U: 01/11/17
R: 01/11/19

Antibiotics=1211/1226

see Antibiotics
U: 14/11/17
R: 14/11/20
see Antibiotics
U: 14/11/17
R: 14/11/20
see Antibiotics
U: 14/11/17
R: 14/11/20
see Antibiotics
U: 14/11/17
R: 14/11/20
see Antibiotics
U: 14/11/17
R: 14/11/20

Anticoagulants=1211/1227

see Anticoagulants
U: 14/11/17
R: 14/11/20
see Anticoagulants
U: 14/11/17
R: 14/11/20
see Anticoagulants
U: 14/11/17
R: 14/11/20
see Anticoagulants
U: 14/11/17
R: 14/11/20
see Anticoagulants
U: 14/11/17
R: 14/11/20

Antidepressants=1211/1228

Fluoxetine - new formulations available (N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/06/17
R: 01/06/18
Trimipramine and Doxepin - Cost-effective issues (N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/10/17
R: 01/10/19

Antimicrobials=1211/1230

Antimicrobial Prescribing Guidance Summary - managing common infections (Norfolk & Waveney)
U: 01/06/19
R: 01/02/21
Antimicrobial stewardship (N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/08/15
R: 01/08/18
Antimicrobial stewardship and Clostridium difficile (N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/12/15
R: 01/12/17

Antiplatelet drugs=1211/1231

Summary of guidance and clinical practice on the use of Anti-platelets to prevent occlusive events (TAG)
U: 01/07/18
R: 01/07/20

Antipsychotics=1211/1232

ADHD - Atomoxetine in children and adolescents (Shared Care Agreement)
U: 01/05/19
R: 01/05/21
Antipsychotics in dementia (Key Message Bulletin 29, NEL CSU)
U: 01/02/16
R: 01/02/18
Use of Antipsychotics for Behavioural Problems in people with Dementia
U: 01/03/15
R: 01/03/17

Apixaban=1211/1233

Apixaban for DVT and/or pulmonary embolism (TAG Recommendations - N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/08/15
R: 01/08/18
Apixaban patient alert card
U: 25/03/15
R: 25/03/21

Apremilast=1211/1234

Apremilast: risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviour (Prescribing Safety News - N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/02/17
R: 01/02/19

Aripiprazole=1211/1235

Aripiprazole - generic available (New Medicines News - N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/02/15
R: 01/02/18

Asthma=1211/1236

see Respiratory
U: 14/11/17
R: 14/11/20
see Respiratory
U: 14/11/17
R: 14/11/20
see Respiratory
U: 14/11/17
R: 14/11/20
see Respiratory
U: 14/11/17
R: 14/11/20
see Respiratory
U: 14/11/17
R: 14/11/20

Atomoxetine=1211/1237

Atomoxetine for ADHD and related disorders (TAG Shared Care Agreement)
U: 01/03/17
R: 01/03/19

Azathiopine=1211/1240

Azathioprine for Ulcerative Colitis & Crohns Disease (TAG Shared Care Agreement)
U: 01/05/17
R: 01/05/19
Azathioprine for use in autoimmune diseases (TAG Shared Care Agreement)
U: 01/07/17
R: 01/07/19
Pathway​ Guidance​ Patient Information​ Prescribing & Medicines Management​ Forms​ Services​ Tools​ Training​ Web​ U Updated​ R Review

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B

Behaviour Disorders=1241/1243

see Mental Health
U: 14/11/17
R: 14/11/20
see Mental Health
U: 14/11/17
R: 14/11/20
see Mental Health
U: 14/11/17
R: 14/11/20
see Mental Health
U: 14/11/17
R: 14/11/20
see Mental Health
U: 14/11/17
R: 14/11/20

Benzodiazepine=1241/1244

Best Practice Guidance for Care Homes=1241/1245

see Care Homes
U: 15/11/17
R: 15/11/20
see Care Homes
U: 15/11/17
R: 15/11/20
see Care Homes
U: 15/11/17
R: 15/11/20
see Care Homes
U: 15/11/17
R: 15/11/20
see Care Homes
U: 15/11/17
R: 15/11/20

Bevacizumab=1241/1246

Bevacizumab for ovarian cancer (TAG Recommendations - N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/10/15
R: 01/10/18

Bisphosphonates=1241/1247

Bisphosphonates (Care Home Best Practice Guidance 7, AGEM CSU)
U: 29/06/18
R: 29/06/20
Bisphosphonates: very rare reports of osteonecrosis of the external auditory canal (Prescribing Safety News - N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/12/15
R: 01/12/18

BNF=1241/1248

BNF
U: 15/11/17
R: 15/11/20
BNF - Smartphone/IPhone App
U: 15/11/17
R: 15/11/21
BNF - two on-line versions (Medicines Information News - N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/12/15
R: 01/12/18
BNFC
U: 08/03/19
R: 08/03/21

Botulinum Toxin=1241/1249

Botulinum toxin A for Focal Hyperhidrosis (TAG Recommendations - N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/02/15
R: 01/02/18
NICE Bites - Diagnosis and management of headaches (UKMi)
U: 01/10/12
R: 01/10/21

Breast Cancer=1241/1250

see Cancer
U: 15/11/17
R: 15/11/20
see Cancer
U: 15/11/17
R: 15/11/20
see Cancer
U: 15/11/17
R: 15/11/20
see Cancer
U: 15/11/17
R: 15/11/20
see Cancer
U: 15/11/17
R: 15/11/20

Breast Care=1241/1251

Buprenorphine=1241/1252

Buprenorphine in opioid dependence (TAG Prescribing Guidelines)
U: 22/03/19
R: 22/03/21
Buprenorphine Transdermal Patches (Clinical & Cost-effective Prescribing - N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/10/16
R: 01/10/19
Pathway​ Guidance​ Patient Information​ Prescribing & Medicines Management​ Forms​ Services​ Tools​ Training​ Web​ U Updated​ R Review

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C

C=1253

Calcium and Vitamin D=1253/1278

Cancer=1253/1281

see Cancer
U: 15/11/17
R: 15/11/20
see Cancer
U: 15/11/17
R: 15/11/20
see Cancer
U: 15/11/17
R: 15/11/20
see Cancer
U: 15/11/17
R: 15/11/20
see Cancer
U: 15/11/17
R: 15/11/20

Cangrelor=1253/1282

Cangrelor for coronary artery disease (New Medicines & Indications - N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/08/15
R: 01/08/18
Cangrelor for coronary artery disease (TAG Recommendations - N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/10/15
R: 01/10/18

Cannabis=1253/1783

Cannabis-based products for medicinal use (DoH)
U: 31/10/18
R: 31/10/20
PILs - Medical cannabis (and cannabis oils) (the NHS website)
U: 12/11/18
R: 12/11/21

Capsaicin=1253/1283

Capsaicin patches for peripheral neuropathic pain (Prescribing Safety Issues - N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/04/15
R: 01/04/18

Cardiovascular=1253/1284

see Cardiovascular
U: 15/11/17
R: 15/11/20
see Cardiovascular
U: 15/11/17
R: 15/11/20
see Cardiovascular
U: 15/11/17
R: 15/11/20
see Cardiovascular
U: 15/11/17
R: 15/11/20
see Cardiovascular
U: 15/11/17
R: 15/11/20

Care Homes=1253/1519

see Care Homes
U: 15/11/17
R: 15/11/20
see Care Homes
U: 15/11/17
R: 15/11/20
see Care Homes
U: 15/11/17
R: 15/11/20
see Care Homes
U: 15/11/17
R: 15/11/20
see Care Homes
U: 15/11/17
R: 15/11/20

Children=1253/1286

see Children
U: 15/11/17
R: 15/11/20
see Children
U: 15/11/17
R: 15/11/20
see Children
U: 15/11/17
R: 15/11/20
see Children
U: 15/11/17
R: 15/11/20
see Children
U: 15/11/17
R: 15/11/20

Ciclosporin=1253/1288

Ciclosporin for dry eye disease (New Medicines & indication, N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/08/15
R: 01/08/18
Ciclosporin in the treatment of Rheumatic and Dermatological diseases (TAG Shared Care Prescribing Information)
U: 01/07/17
R: 01/07/19

Circadin=1253/1289

Circadin for Sleep Disorders in Children (TAG Shared Care Agreement)
U: 01/03/17
R: 01/03/19

Citalopram=1253/1290

Citalopram - suspected drug interation with cocaine (Prescribing safety news - N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/09/16
R: 01/09/19

Clarithromycin=1253/1291

Clozapine - improved communications (N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/02/15
R: 01/02/18

Clozapine=1253/1292

Clozapine - improved communications (N&W Prescriber, Feb15)
U: 01/02/15
R: 01/02/18

Co-Danthramer=1253/1293

Co-danthramer capsules - discontinuation (N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/08/15
R: 01/08/18

Codeine=1253/1295

Colistin=1253/1296

Nebulised Colistin for Bronchiectasis (non-Cystic Fibrosis) (TAG Shared Care Agreement)
U: 29/01/19
R: 29/01/21

Combined Commissioned drug therapies list=1253/1297

Continence=1253/1299

Continence Accessories (Key Message Bulletin) (AGEM CSU)
U: 30/05/19
R: 30/05/21
Continence Formulary (GYW)
U: 31/08/17
R: 30/09/19

Contraception=1253/1300

see Sexual Health
U: 16/11/17
R: 14/11/20
see Sexual Health
U: 16/11/17
R: 14/11/20
see Sexual Health
U: 16/11/17
R: 14/11/20
see Sexual Health
U: 16/11/17
R: 14/11/20
see Sexual Health
U: 16/11/17
R: 14/11/20

Controlled Drugs=1253/1301

see Controlled Drugs
U: 16/11/17
R: 14/11/20
see Controlled Drugs
U: 16/11/17
R: 14/11/20
see Controlled Drugs
U: 16/11/17
R: 14/11/20
see Controlled Drugs
U: 16/11/17
R: 14/11/20
see Controlled Drugs
U: 16/11/17
R: 14/11/20

COPD=1253/1302

see Respiratory
U: 16/11/17
R: 16/11/20
see Respiratory
U: 16/11/17
R: 16/11/20
see Respiratory
U: 16/11/17
R: 16/11/20
see Respiratory
U: 16/11/17
R: 16/11/20
see Respiratory
U: 16/11/17
R: 16/11/20

Corticosteroids=1253/1303

Topical Corticosteroids - prescribing reminders and tips (N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/12/16
R: 01/12/19

Cost comparisons=1253/1304

Coughs and Colds=1253/1305

see Respiratory
U: 16/11/17
R: 16/11/20
see Respiratory
U: 16/11/17
R: 16/11/20
see Respiratory
U: 16/11/17
R: 16/11/20
see Respiratory
U: 16/11/17
R: 16/11/20
see Respiratory
U: 16/11/17
R: 16/11/20

Covert Medication=1253/1306

Covert Administration - procedure for initiating (Care Home Best Practice Guidance 19, AGEM CSU)
U: 30/09/18
R: 30/09/20
Covert Administration of Medicines (Care Home Best Practice Guidance 1, AGEM CSU)
U: 30/09/18
R: 30/09/20
Covert Medication - mental capacity of the patient (Care Home Best Practice Guidance, AGEM CSU)
U: 30/09/18
R: 30/09/20

Crizotinib=1253/1307

Crizotinib for non-small-cell lung cancer: risk of cardiac failure (Prescribing Safety News - N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/12/16
R: 01/12/19

Cystic fibrosis=1253/1308

see Respiratory
U: 16/11/17
R: 16/11/20
see Respiratory
U: 16/11/17
R: 16/11/20
see Respiratory
U: 16/11/17
R: 16/11/20
see Respiratory
U: 16/11/17
R: 16/11/20
see Respiratory
U: 16/11/17
R: 16/11/20
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Dabigatran=1254/1309

Dabigatran: option for treatment and secondary prevention of DVT and/or PE (TAG Recommendations - N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/02/15
R: 01/02/18

Dementia=1254/1310

Anticholinergic medicines and dementia - Risk (N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/10/18
R: 01/10/18
Antipsychotics in dementia (Key Message Bulletin 29, NEL CSU)
U: 01/02/16
R: 01/02/17
Dementia - drugs for the treatment of Alzheimers Disease and Dementia with Lewy Bodies (DLB) (Shared Care Agreement)
U: 01/11/15
R: 01/11/17
Dementia and End of Life Care - resources and training (N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/08/15
R: 01/08/18
Memantine for Alzheimer's disease (TAG Shared Care guideline)
U: 01/01/17
R: 01/01/19
Rivastigmine for dementia in Parkinson's disease - reclassified (TAG recommendations - N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/08/15
R: 01/08/18

Denosumab=1254/1311

Denosumab for the treatment of osteoporosis in post-menopausal women at increased risk of fractures (TAG Shared Care)
U: 01/01/19
R: 01/01/21
Denosumab injections (Prescribing Safety News - N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/02/15
R: 01/02/18

Dental=1254/1312

Dental patients taking anticoagulants/antiplatelets (Guidance & Policy News - N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/10/15
R: 01/10/18
Medicines for dental conditions on FP10 (PrescQIPP publications)
U: 17/11/17
R: 17/11/18
When can dentists supply medicines? (Prescribing interface - N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/10/15
R: 01/10/18

Depression=1254/1313

see Mental Health
U: 17/11/17
R: 17/11/20
see Mental Health
U: 17/11/17
R: 17/11/20
see Mental Health
U: 17/11/17
R: 17/11/20
see Mental Health
U: 17/11/17
R: 17/11/20
see Mental Health
U: 17/11/17
R: 17/11/20

Dermatology=1254/1314

see Dermatology
U: 17/11/17
R: 17/11/20
see Dermatology
U: 17/11/17
R: 17/11/20
see Dermatology
U: 17/11/17
R: 17/11/20
see Dermatology
U: 17/11/17
R: 17/11/20
see Dermatology
U: 17/11/17
R: 17/11/20

Dexamethasone=1254/1315

Dexamethasone intravitreal implant for diabetic macular oedema (TAG recommendations - N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/10/15
R: 01/10/18

Diabetes=1254/1317

see Diabetes
U: 17/11/17
R: 17/11/20
see Diabetes
U: 17/11/17
R: 17/11/20
see Diabetes
U: 17/11/17
R: 17/11/20
see Diabetes
U: 17/11/17
R: 17/11/20
see Diabetes
U: 17/11/17
R: 17/11/20

Dietetics and Nutrition=1254/1318

see Dietetics
U: 17/11/17
R: 17/11/20
see Dietetics
U: 17/11/17
R: 17/11/20
see Dietetics
U: 17/11/17
R: 17/11/20
see Dietetics
U: 17/11/17
R: 17/11/20
see Dietetics
U: 17/11/17
R: 14/11/20

Diltiazem=1254/1319

Dimethyl Fumarate=1254/1320

Dimethyl fumarate for Multiple Sclerosis (New Medicines News - N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/04/14
R: 17/11/18

Doxazosin=1254/1323

Doxazosin formulations conversion (Prescribing Advice - N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/09/16
R: 01/09/19

Dronedarone=1254/1326

Dronedarone for non-permanent atrial fibrillation (TAG Shared Care Agreement)
U: 01/05/17
R: 01/05/19

Drug Interactions=1254/1328

Drug Interactions and Herbal medicines - Clinical Practice (N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/06/18
R: 01/06/20

Drug Monitoring=1254/1329

Drug Safety=1254/1330

Drug driving - legislative changes (N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/02/15
R: 01/02/19
Yellow Card Scheme extended (Safety News - N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/02/15
R: 01/02/18

Drug Switches=1254/1332

see Drug Switches
U: 22/11/17
R: 14/11/20

Drugs - prices, shortages & discontinued=1254/1333

Atorvastatin tablets - expensive options to be avoided (Cost-effective prescribing tips - N&W Prescriber, Apr17)
U: 01/04/17
R: 01/04/18

Drugs and Alcohol=1254/1334

Buprenorphine Transdermal Patches (Clinical & Cost-effective Prescribing - N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/10/16
R: 01/10/18
Drugs misuse and CDs (N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/02/15
R: 01/02/18
Illicit drug reactions - MHRA pilot reporting scheme (Prescribing Safety News - N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/04/17
R: 01/04/19
Naltrexone for abstinence in alcohol use disorder (TAG Shared Care)
U: 01/11/16
R: 01/11/20
Substance misuse prescribing (N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/02/15
R: 01/02/18

Duloxetine=1254/1335

Duloxetine in moderate to severe Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI) (TAG Shared Care Agreement)
U: 01/09/17
R: 01/09/19
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Edoxaban=1255/1336

Edoxaban - cardiovascular, DVT/PE (New meds & indications - N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/08/15
R: 01/08/18
Edoxaban - DVT/PE (TAG Recommendations - N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/10/15
R: 01/10/18

Eflornithine=1255/1337

Endocrinology=1255/1338

Armour Thyroid and desiccated thyroid extract products (Hot Topic - N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/12/16
R: 01/12/18

Eplerenone=1255/1340

Eplerenone tablets (New medicines news - N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/02/15
R: 01/02/18

Erectile dysfunction=1255/1341

See Urology
U: 22/11/17
R: 14/11/20
See Urology
U: 22/11/17
R: 14/11/20
See Urology
U: 22/11/17
R: 14/11/20
See Urology
U: 22/11/17
R: 14/11/20
See Urology
U: 22/11/17
R: 14/11/20

Erythromycin=1255/1343

Etoricoxib=1255/1345

Arthritis - etoricoxib revised doses (Prescribing Safety News - N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/10/16
R: 01/10/19
Etoricoxib - revised dose for rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis (Prescribing Safety News - N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/12/16
R: 01/12/18

Exenatide=1255/1346

Exenatide used with insulin for type 2 diabetes (TAG Shared Care Agreement)
U: 01/09/12
R: 01/09/15

Ezetimibe=1255/1347

Ezetimibe (Key Message Bulletin 25, NEL CSU)
U: 01/09/16
R: 01/09/18
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F

Fibrates (except fenofibrate)=1256/1349

Fibrates for CVD prevention or FH (N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/02/15
R: 01/02/18

Formularies=1256/1353

see Formularies
U: 21/11/17
R: 14/11/20
see Formularies
U: 21/11/17
R: 14/11/20
see Formularies
U: 21/11/17
R: 14/11/20
see Formularies
U: 22/11/17
R: 14/11/20
see Formularies
U: 22/11/17
R: 14/11/20

Funding=1256/1355

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G

Galantamine=1257/1357

Treatments for Alzheimer's disease and dementia with Lewy Bodies (TAG Shared Care Agreement)
U: 01/11/15
R: 01/11/17

Gastro-Intestinal=1257/1358

see Gastro-Intestinal
U: 21/11/17
R: 14/11/20
see Gastro-Intestinal
U: 21/11/17
R: 14/11/20
see Gastro-Intestinal
U: 21/11/17
R: 14/11/20
see Gastro-Intestinal
U: 21/11/17
R: 14/11/20
see Gastro-Intestinal
U: 21/11/17
R: 14/11/20

Gemfibrozil=1257/1359

GLP-1 Agonists=1257/1361

Gluten free foods=1257/1362

Golimumab=1257/1364

Golimumab - change to licensed indications (New Medicines & Indications - N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/08/15
R: 01/08/18

Gonadotrophin inhibitors=1257/1365

Goserelin=1257/1366

Goserelin - LHRH agonist treatment in gynaecology (TAG Shared Care Guidance, Sep17-Sep19)
U: 01/09/17
R: 01/09/19

Gynaecology, Pregnancy and Birth=1257/1367

LHRH Agonist Treatment in Gynaecology (TAG Shared Care Guidance)
U: 01/09/17
R: 01/09/19
Precocious puberty, menorrhagia and dysmenorrhoea in children - Triptorelin (TAG Shared Care Agreement)
U: 01/01/17
R: 01/01/19
Toolkit on the risks of taking valproate medicines during pregnancy (MHRA)
U: 24/01/20
R: 24/01/25
Toolkit on the risks of valproate medicines in female patients - new video (Prescribing Safety News - N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/10/16
R: 01/10/18
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H

Haematology=1258/1368

Anagrelide for thrombocythaemia (TAG Shared Care Agreement)
U: 01/09/17
R: 01/09/19
Hydroxycarbamide (TAG Shared Care Prescribing information)
U: 01/09/17
R: 01/09/19
Low Molecular Weight Heparin (LMWH) (TAG Shared Care Agreement)
U: 01/09/17
R: 01/09/19
Nutrition and Blood Formulary (NEL CSU)
U: 01/08/17
R: 01/08/19

Haloperidol=1258/1369

Headaches=1258/1370

NICE Bites - Diagnosis and management of headaches (UKMi)
U: 01/10/12
R: 01/10/18

Heparin=1258/1371

Low Molecular Weight Heparin (LMWH) (TAG Shared Care Agreement)
U: 01/09/17
R: 01/09/19

HIV=1258/1372

see Sexual Health
U: 21/11/17
R: 14/11/20
see Sexual Health
U: 21/11/17
R: 14/11/20
see Sexual Health
U: 21/11/17
R: 14/11/20
see Sexual Health
U: 21/11/17
R: 14/11/20
see Sexual Health
U: 21/11/17
R: 14/11/20

Hydroxycarbamide=1258/1374

Hydroxycarbamide (TAG Shared Care Prescribing information)
U: 01/09/17
R: 01/09/19

Hyperhidrosis=1258/1375

see Dermatology
U: 21/11/17
R: 14/11/20
see Dermatology
U: 21/11/17
R: 14/11/20
see Dermatology
U: 21/11/17
R: 14/11/20
see Dermatology
U: 21/11/17
R: 14/11/20
see Dermatology
U: 21/11/17
R: 14/11/20

Hypertension LCS=1258/2133

Hypertension=1258/1376

see Cardiovascular
U: 21/11/17
R: 14/11/20
see Cardiovascular
U: 21/11/17
R: 14/11/20
see Cardiovascular
U: 21/11/17
R: 14/11/20
see Cardiovascular
U: 21/11/17
R: 14/11/20
see Cardiovascular
U: 21/11/17
R: 14/11/20

Hypnotics=1258/1377

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I

Ibandronic Acid=1259/1378

Immunisation=1259/1379

see Immunisation
U: 21/11/17
R: 14/11/20
see Immunisation
U: 21/11/17
R: 14/11/20
see Immunisation
U: 21/11/17
R: 14/11/20
see Immunisation
U: 21/11/17
R: 14/11/20
see Immunisation
U: 21/11/17
R: 14/11/20

Independent Living=1259/1380

Helping people stay safe and independent at home (N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/06/17
R: 01/06/18

Infections=1259/1381

Antimicrobial prescribing (Key Message Bulletin 34, NELCSU)
U: 01/01/18
R: 01/01/20
Raltegravir for HIV infection (New Medicines & Indications - N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/08/15
R: 01/08/18

Influenza=1259/1382

Flu vaccination via community pharmacies (Seasonal Snippets - N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/10/15
R: 01/10/18
Influenza - immunisation e-learning programme (Seasonal Snippets - N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/10/15
R: 01/10/18

Itraconazole=1259/1384

Ivabradine=1259/1385

Ivabradine - chronic stable angina (TAG Recommendations - N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/08/15
R: 01/08/18
Ivabradine - new advice to minimise risk (N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/02/15
R: 01/02/18

Ivermectin=1259/1386

Ivermectin for papulopustular rosacea (New Medicines & Indications - N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/08/15
R: 01/08/18
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J

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K

Ketoconazole=1261/1387

Ketoprofen=1261/1388

Risk of photosensitivity reactions (Prescribing Safety Issues - N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/06/15
R: 01/06/18

Key Message Bulletins=1261/1389

see Key Message Bulletins
U: 20/11/17
R: 14/11/20
see Key Message Bulletins
U: 20/11/17
R: 14/11/20
see Key Message Bulletins
U: 20/11/17
R: 14/11/20
see Key Message Bulletins
U: 20/11/17
R: 14/11/20
see Key Message Bulletins
U: 20/11/17
R: 14/11/20
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L

Leflunomide=1262/1391

Leflunomide for Rheumatoid or Psoriatic Arthritis (TAG Recommendations - N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/08/15
R: 01/08/18
Leflunomide for Rheumatoid or Psoriatic Arthritis (TAG Shared Care Prescribing Information)
U: 01/07/17
R: 01/07/19

Lenvatinib=1262/1392

Lenvatinib for thyroid carcinoma (New Medicines & Indications - N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/08/15
R: 01/08/18

Leuprorelin=1262/1393

Leuprorelin - LHRH agonist treatment in gynaecology (TAG Shared Care Guidance)
U: 01/09/17
R: 01/09/19

LHRH Agonist Treatment=1262/1394

LHRH Agonist Treatment in Gynaecology (TAG Shared Care Guidance)
U: 01/09/17
R: 01/09/19

Lipid Lowering=1262/1395

Ezetimibe (Key Message Bulletin 25, NEL CSU)
U: 01/09/16
R: 01/09/18

Lithium=1262/1396

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M

Malaria=1263/1400

Malaria prevention guidelines (Guidance & Policy News - N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/10/15
R: 10/10/18

Medical Devices=1263/1401

Medical devices - NHS provision (N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/02/15
R: 01/02/18

Medicines - Suggested Switches=1263/1402

Medicines Compliance Aids=1263/1403

Medicines Compliance Aids supply (Key Message Bulletin 6, NEL CSU)
U: 01/12/16
R: 01/12/17

Medicines Waste=1263/1406

Medicines wastage in care homes and issues related to hospital admission (Prescribing Interface issues - N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/10/16
R: 01/10/18
Medicines waste campaign (N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/02/15
R: 01/02/18

Memantine=1263/1407

Memantine for Alzheimer's disease (TAG Shared Care guideline)
U: 01/01/17
R: 01/01/19

Mental Health=1263/1408

see Mental Health
U: 20/11/17
R: 14/11/20
see Mental Health
U: 20/11/17
R: 14/11/20
see Mental Health
U: 20/11/17
R: 14/11/20
see Mental Health
U: 20/11/17
R: 14/11/20
see Mental Health
U: 20/11/17
R: 14/11/20

Mercaptopurine=1263/1409

Mercaptopurine for Ulcerative Colitis & Crohns Disease (TAG Shared Care Agreement)
U: 01/05/17
R: 01/09/19

Methotrexate=1263/1410

Methotrexate (Care Home Best Practice Guidance 9, AGEM CSU)
U: 29/06/18
R: 29/06/20
Methotrexate (oral and subcutaneous) for the Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriasis and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (TAG Shared Care Agreement)
U: 01/03/18
R: 01/03/20
Methotrexate (oral) - prescribing reminder (Guidance & policy News (Local) - N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/10/15
R: 01/10/18
Methotrexate (oral/subcutaneous) for Rheumatoid/Juvenile Arthritis, CTD, Felty's Syndrome, Psoriasis & Inflammatory Bowel Disease (TAG Recommendations - N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/08/15
R: 01/08/18

Methylphenidate=1263/1411

Methylphenidate for ADHD (New medicines news - N&W Prescriber, Feb15)
U: 01/02/15
R: 01/02/18
Stimulants for ADHD and related disorders (TAG Shared Care Agreement)
U: 01/03/17
R: 01/03/19

Midodrine=1263/1412

Midodrine for orthostatic hypotension (New Medicines & Indications - N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/08/15
R: 01/08/18

Migraine=1263/1413

Triptans (Key Message Bulletin 3, NELCSU)
U: 01/10/17
R: 01/10/19

Mirabegron=1263/1414

Mirabegron: risk of hypertension (Prescribing Safety News - N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/10/15
R: 01/10/18

Musculoskeletal=1263/1416

see Musculoskeletal
U: 17/11/17
R: 14/11/20
see Musculoskeletal
U: 17/11/17
R: 14/11/20
see Musculoskeletal
U: 17/11/17
R: 14/11/20
see Musculoskeletal
U: 17/11/17
R: 14/11/20
see Musculoskeletal
U: 17/11/17
R: 14/11/20

Mycophenolate mofetil=1263/1417

Mycophenolate for adult renal transplant patients - Shared Care Agreement
U: 01/03/18
R: 01/03/19
Mycophenolate mofetil and mycophenolic acid: risk of hypogammaglobulinaemia & risk of bronchiectasis (N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/02/15
R: 01/02/18
Mycophenolate mofetil in autoimmune conditions (TAG Shared Care Agreement)
U: 01/07/17
R: 01/07/19
Mycophenolate mofetil, mycophenolic acid: new pregnancy-prevention advice (Prescribing Safety News - N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/12/15
R: 01/12/18
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Nails=1264/1418

Naloxegol=1264/1419

Naloxegol for opioid-induced constipation (New Medicines & Indications - N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/12/15
R: 01/12/18
Naloxegol for opioid-induced constipation (TAG Recommendations - N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/10/15
R: 01/10/18

Naltrexone=1264/1420

Naltrexone for abstinence in alcohol use disorder (TAG Shared Care)
U: 01/11/16
R: 01/11/18

Nefazodone=1264/1421

Nelfinavir (HIV protease inhibitor)=1264/1422

Nephrology=1264/1423

Acute Kidney Injury (Interface & Patient Safety - N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/04/15
R: 01/04/18
Acute Kidney Injury: Community Pharmacy audit on hydration messages (N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/12/15
R: 01/12/18
Sirolimus for adult renal transplant patients (TAG Shared Care Agreement)
U: 01/11/17
R: 01/05/18
Tacrolimus for adult renal transplant patients (TAG Shared Care Agreement)
U: 01/11/17
R: 01/05/18
Tolvaptan for kidney disease (New Medicines & Indications - N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/08/15
R: 01/08/18

Neurology=1264/1424

Epilepsy - Levetiracetam 100mg/mL - risk of medication errors associated with overdose (Prescribing Safety News - N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/02/17
R: 01/02/19
Epilepsy - Perampanel in primary generalised tonic-clonic seizures (New Medicines & Indications - N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/08/15
R: 01/08/18
Headaches - NICE Bites - Diagnosis and management of headaches (UKMi)
U: 01/10/12
R: 01/10/21
Riluzole for ALS form of Motor Neurone Disease (TAG Shared Care Agreement)
U: 01/01/18
R: 01/01/20
Rivastigmine for dementia in Parkinson's disease - reclassified (TAG recommendations - N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/08/15
R: 01/08/18

NICE=1264/1425

NICE "Do not do" Recommendations
U: 17/11/17
R: 17/11/21
NICE Bites monthly bulletins
U: 17/11/17
R: 17/11/19

Nicorandil=1264/1426

Nicorandil in angina: risk of ulcer complications (Prescribing Safety News - N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/02/16
R: 01/02/18
Nicorandil in angina: risk of ulcerations (Prescribing Safety News - N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/12/15
R: 01/12/18

Nintedanib=1264/1427

Nintedanib for lung cancer: TAG classification (TAG Recommendations - N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/10/15
R: 01/10/18

Nivolumab=1264/1429

Nivolumab in advanced malignant melanoma (New Medicines & Indications - N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/08/15
R: 01/08/18

Non-Medical Prescribing=1264/1430

Personal Professional Indemnity insurance for nurses - needed or not? (Non-medical prescriber issues - N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/02/16
R: 01/02/18

Norfolk Medicines Support Service=1264/1431

NSAIDs=1264/1432

Analgesics formulary
U: 12/08/18
R: 12/08/20
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O

Obinutuzumab=1265/1433

Obinutuzumab for untreated chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (TAG Recommendations - N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/08/15
R: 01/08/18

Ofatumumab=1265/1434

Ofatumumab for untreated chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (TAG Recommendations - N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/08/15
R: 01/08/18

Ointments=1265/1523

see also Dermatology
U: 16/11/17
R: 14/11/20
see also Dermatology
U: 16/11/17
R: 14/11/20
see also Dermatology
U: 16/11/17
R: 14/11/20
see also Dermatology
U: 16/11/17
R: 14/11/20
see also Dermatology
U: 16/11/17
R: 14/11/20

Olaparib=1265/1522

Olaparib for breast cancer (New Medicines & Indications - N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/08/15
R: 01/08/18

Omalizumab=1265/1521

Omalizumab for chronic spontaneous urticaria (TAG Recommendations - N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/08/15
R: 01/08/18

Ondansetron=1265/1435

Oral ondansetron in primary care (Key Message Bulletin 37, NEL CSU)
U: 01/02/17
R: 01/02/19

Opioid Reduction=1265/1734

Pain Diary (for patients) (Norfolk & Waveney CCGs)
U: 03/08/18
R: 03/08/20
Reducing Opioids - patient leaflet (N&W CCGs)
U: 29/03/19
R: 29/03/21
see Opioids
U: 10/10/18
R: 10/10/20
Tapering Opioids in Chronic Pain (Key Message Bulletin) (AGEM CSU)
U: 29/03/19
R: 29/03/21

Opioids=1265/1436

Naloxegol for opioid-induced constipation (New Medicines & Indications - N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/12/15
R: 01/12/20
Opioid liquid overdose (error highlighted) (N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/06/17
R: 01/06/18
Opioid liquids (Governance & Prescribing Safety - N&W Prescriber, Apr15)
U: 01/04/15
R: 01/04/18
Opioids Aware: on-line resource to support prescribing of opioid medicines for pain (Hot Topic - N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/02/16
R: 01/02/18
see Opioids
U: 10/10/18
R: 10/10/20
Transdermal opioid patches - Safe use and disposal (N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/12/18
R: 01/12/20
Use of Opioids in Chronic Pain (Key Message Bulletin) (AGEM CSU)
U: 28/02/19
R: 28/02/21

Opthalmology=1265/1437

Bimatoprost - discontinuation of 0.03% multi-dose bottles (N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/08/15
R: 01/08/18
Ciclosporin for dry eye disease (New Medicines & indications, N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/08/15
R: 01/08/18
Eye Drops (Care Home Best Practice Guidance 6, AGEM CSU)
U: 29/06/18
R: 29/06/20
Eye formulary (Arden & GEM CSU)
U: 01/02/19
R: 01/02/21
Management of Dry Eyes (Key Message Bulletin) (AGEM CSU)
U: 22/03/19
R: 25/02/21
Ophthalmic special order products (N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/04/17
R: 01/04/18
Preservatives in Eye Drops - Biodegradable formulations (N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/10/18
R: 01/10/20

Osteoporosis=1265/1439

see Musculoskeletal
U: 16/11/17
R: 14/11/20
see Musculoskeletal
U: 16/11/17
R: 16/11/19
see Musculoskeletal
U: 16/11/17
R: 14/11/20
see Musculoskeletal
U: 16/11/17
R: 14/11/20
see Musculoskeletal
U: 16/11/17
R: 14/11/20

Oxygen=1265/1440

Oxygen safety (Care Home Best Practice Guidance 16, AGEM CSU)
U: 30/09/18
R: 30/09/20
Oxygen safety in hospitals - Emergency Oxygen use in Adult patients (BTS)
U: 01/12/19
R: 01/12/23
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Pain=1266/1441

see Pain
U: 16/11/17
R: 14/11/20
see Pain
U: 16/11/17
R: 14/11/20
see Pain
U: 16/11/17
R: 14/11/20
see Pain
U: 16/11/17
R: 14/11/20
see Pain
U: 16/11/17
R: 14/11/20

Palliative Care=1266/1442

see Palliative Care
U: 16/11/17
R: 14/11/20
see Palliative Care
U: 16/11/17
R: 14/11/20
see Palliative Care
U: 16/11/17
R: 14/11/20
see Palliative Care
U: 16/11/17
R: 14/11/20
see Palliative Care
U: 16/11/17
R: 14/11/20

Patient Group Directions=1266/1443

Pembrolizumab=1266/1444

Pembrolizumab for advanced melanoma in adults (New Medicines & Indications - N&W Prescriber, Aug15)
U: 01/08/15
R: 01/08/18

Pemetrexed=1266/1445

Pemetrexed for lung cancer (TAG Recommendations - N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/06/14
R: 01/06/18

Perampanel=1266/1447

Perampanel for treatment of partial seizures (TAG recommendations - N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/02/15
R: 01/02/18
Perampanel for treatment of partial seizures (TAG recommendations - N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/04/14
R: 01/04/18
Perampanel in primary generalised tonic-clonic seizures (New Medicines & Indications - N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/08/15
R: 01/08/18

Pioglitazone=1266/1448

Pioglitazone - supply shortage (N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/12/15
R: 01/12/18

Posaconazole=1266/1449

Posaconazole: tablets and oral suspension not interchangeable (Prescribing safety news- N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/09/16
R: 01/09/18

Prednisolone=1266/1451

Prednisolone - product safety issue (Prescribing Safety News - N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/10/16
R: 01/10/18

Pregabalin=1266/1452

Prescribing guidance=1266/1453

see Prescribing guidance
U: 16/11/17
R: 14/11/20
see Prescribing guidance
U: 16/11/17
R: 14/11/20
see Prescribing guidance
U: 16/11/17
R: 14/11/20
see Prescribing guidance
U: 16/11/17
R: 14/11/20
see Prescribing guidance
U: 16/11/17
R: 14/11/20

Prescribing Incentive Scheme=1266/1454

Proton Pump Inhibitors=1266/1455

Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs): long term use (Key Message Bulletin 30, NEL CSU)
U: 01/02/18
R: 01/02/20
Proton Pump Inhibitors: risk of SCLE (Prescribing safety news - N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/10/15
R: 01/10/18

Prucalopride=1266/1456

Prucalopride for chronic constipation in men (New Medicines & Indications - N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/08/15
R: 01/08/18

Pseudoephedrine=1266/1457

Pseudoephedrine and ephedrine: update on managing risk of misuse in the UK (Prescribing safety news - N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/10/15
R: 01/10/18
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Quality & Governance=1267/1459

GP practice : Community pharmacy interface (N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/02/15
R: 01/02/18

Quetiapine=1267/1460

Quetiapine (Key Message Bulletin) (AGEM CSU)
U: 12/02/19
R: 01/08/20

Quinine=1267/1461

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Raltegravir=1268/1463

Raltegravir for HIV infection (New Medicines & Indications - N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/08/15
R: 01/08/18

Repeat Dispensing=1268/1464

Repeat Dispensing Changes (Guidance & Policy News - N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/04/15
R: 01/04/18

Respiratory=1268/1465

see Respiratory
U: 15/11/17
R: 14/11/20
see Respiratory
U: 15/11/17
R: 15/11/19
see Respiratory
U: 15/11/17
R: 14/11/20
see Respiratory
U: 15/11/17
R: 14/11/20
see Respiratory
U: 15/11/17
R: 14/11/20

Rheumatology=1268/1467

see Musculoskeletal
U: 15/11/17
R: 14/11/20
see Musculoskeletal
U: 15/11/17
R: 14/11/20
see Musculoskeletal
U: 15/11/17
R: 14/11/20
see Musculoskeletal
U: 15/11/17
R: 14/11/20
see Musculoskeletal
U: 15/11/17
R: 14/11/20

Riluzole=1268/1468

Riluzole for ALS form of Motor Neurone Disease (TAG Shared Care Agreement)
U: 01/01/18
R: 01/01/20

Rivastigmine=1268/1469

Rivastigmine for dementia in Parkinson's disease - reclassified (TAG recommendations - N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/08/15
R: 01/08/18
Treatments for Alzheimer's disease and dementia with Lewy Bodies (TAG Shared Care Agreement)
U: 01/11/15
R: 01/11/17
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Secukinumab=1269/1470

Secukinumab for plaque psoriasis (TAG recommendations - N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/10/15
R: 01/10/18

Seven (7) day prescriptions=1269/1472

7 day prescriptions (Key Message Bulletin 5, NEL CSU)
U: 01/12/16
R: 01/12/19

Sexual Health=1269/1473

Contraception - Levonorgestrel-containing emergency hormonal contraception - interactions (Drug Safety News - N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/10/16
R: 01/10/18
Contraception - Levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine systems (Drug Safety News - N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/02/16
R: 01/02/18
Gonorrhoea - azithromycin-resistant outbreak (Guidance & Policy news - N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/10/16
R: 01/10/18

Shared Care Protocols=1269/1474

Sildenafil=1269/1475

Erectile Dysfunction drugs (Key Message Bulletin 4, NELCSU)
U: 01/01/16
R: 01/01/18

Simeprevir=1269/1476

Simeprevir with sofosbuvir (Prescribing Safety News - N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/10/15
R: 01/10/18

Simvastatin=1269/1477

Advice on Drug interactions with simvastatin and atorvastatin
U: 01/03/18
R: 01/03/20

Sirolimus=1269/1478

Sirolimus for adult renal transplant patients (TAG Shared Care Prescribing Information)
U: 01/05/16
R: 01/05/17

Skin problems=1269/1479

see Dermatology
U: 15/11/17
R: 14/11/20
see Dermatology
U: 15/11/17
R: 14/11/20
see Dermatology
U: 15/11/17
R: 14/11/20
see Dermatology
U: 15/11/17
R: 14/11/20
see Dermatology
U: 15/11/17
R: 14/11/20

Sleep Disorders=1269/1480

Smoking cessation=1269/1481

Smoking cessation and mental disorder (Hot Topic - N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/06/17
R: 01/06/18

SPCs (Summaries of Product Characteristics)=1269/1483

Finding SPCs (Medicines Information - N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/06/15
R: 01/06/18

Statins=1269/1485

Advice on Drug interactions with simvastatin and atorvastatin
U: 01/03/18
R: 01/03/20
Atorvastatin tablets - expensive options to be avoided (Cost-effective prescribing tips - N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/04/17
R: 01/04/19

Stationery=1269/1486

Steroids=1269/1487

Stoma Care=1269/1518

Prescribing for stoma patients (Key Message Bulletin 19, NEL CSU)
U: 01/07/16
R: 01/07/18
Stoma accessories (Key Message Bulletin 21, AGEM CSU)
U: 28/02/20
R: 31/01/21
Stoma products (Key Message Bulletin 20, AGEM CSU)
U: 28/02/20
R: 31/01/21

Sulphasalazine=1269/1489

Sulphasalazine for inflammatory arthritis & inflammatory bowel disease (TAG Shared Care Agreement)
U: 01/07/17
R: 01/07/19

Sunscreens=1269/1490

Prescribing of sunscreens in Primary Care (N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/06/15
R: 01/06/18
Sunscreens on FP10 (N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/08/15
R: 01/08/18
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Tacrolimus=1270/1491

Tacrolimus for adult renal transplant patients (TAG Shared Care Prescribing Information)
U: 01/05/16
R: 01/05/17
Tacrolimus in ulcerative colitis (TAG Shared Care Prescribing Information)
U: 01/03/17
R: 01/03/19

Tadalafil=1270/1492

Erectile dysfunction drugs (Key Message Bulletin 4, NELCSU)
U: 01/01/16
R: 01/01/17

Tamoxifen=1270/1516

Tapentadol=1270/1494

Tapentadol for severe chronic pain in modified-release morphine intolerant (TAG Shared Care Agreement)
U: 01/05/17
R: 01/05/19

Telitromycin=1270/1497

Thalidomide=1270/1498

Thalidomide: advice regarding viral reactivation and pulmonary hypertension (MHRA Prescribing Safety News - N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/09/16
R: 01/09/18
Thalidomide: reduced starting dose in patients older than 75 years (MHRA Prescribing Safety News - N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/04/15
R: 01/04/18

Therapeutic Drug Monitoring=1270/1499

Tiotropium=1270/1500

Tiotropium for COPD - new formulation (New medicines & indications - N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/02/17
R: 01/02/18
Tiotropium for COPD (via Respimat or Handihaler) (MHRA Prescribing Safety News - N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/04/15
R: 01/04/18

Tolvaptan=1270/1501

Tolvaptan for kidney disease (New Medicines & Indications - N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/08/17
R: 01/08/18

Training=1270/2240

see Training
U: 10/10/19
R: 10/10/23

Travel / Travel Vaccines=1270/1502

Triptans=1270/1503

Triptans (Key Message Bulletin 3, NEL CSU)
U: 14/11/17
R: 14/11/19

Triptorelin=1270/1504

Triptorelin - LHRH agonist treatment in gynaecology (TAG Shared Care Guidance)
U: 01/09/17
R: 01/09/18
Triptorelin for precocious puberty, menorrhagia and dysmenorrhoea in children (TAG Shared Care Agreement)
U: 01/01/17
R: 01/01/19
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U

Urology & Urogynaecology=1271/1505

See Urology
U: 14/11/17
R: 14/11/20
See Urology
U: 14/11/17
R: 14/11/20
See Urology
U: 14/11/17
R: 14/11/20
See Urology
U: 14/11/17
R: 14/11/20
See Urology
U: 14/11/17
R: 14/11/20
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Vaccines=1272/1506

BCG Vaccine - unlicensed: updated guidance (Vaccination & Immunisation news - N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/10/16
R: 01/10/18
Vaccines and immunisation news - Shingles (N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/06/17
R: 01/06/18
Vaccines and immunisation news (N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/06/15
R: 01/06/18

Valproate=1272/1507

Toolkit on the risks of taking valproate medicines during pregnancy (MHRA)
U: 24/01/20
R: 24/01/25
Toolkit on the risks of valproate medicines in female patients - new video (Prescribing Safety News - N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/10/16
R: 01/10/18

Vardenafil=1272/1508

Erectile Dysfunction drugs (Key Message Bulletin 4, NELCSU)
U: 01/01/16
R: 01/01/17

Vedolizumab=1272/1509

Vedolizumab for Crohn's disease (TAG Recommendations - N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/10/15
R: 01/10/18
Vedolizumab for ulcerative colitis (TAG Recommendations - N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/08/15
R: 01/08/18

Vemurafenib=1272/1510

Vemurafenib for BRAF V600 mutation-positive unresectable or metastatic melanoma (Safety News - N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/12/15
R: 01/12/18

Verapamil=1272/1511

Verapamil SR: Teva branded generic line out of stock (Drug shortages & supply issues - N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/02/16
R: 01/02/18
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Warfarin=1273/1512

Warfarin - administration & communications (Care Home Best Practice Guidance 13, AGEM CSU)
U: 29/06/18
R: 29/06/20
Warfarin - risk of calciphylaxis (Prescribing Safety News - N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/09/16
R: 01/09/18

Wounds=1273/1513

Dressings Formulary (GYW)
U: 01/11/18
R: 01/11/19
Silver Dressings (Hot Topic - N&W Prescriber)
U: 01/02/15
R: 01/02/18
Woundcare formulary
U: 20/01/20
R: 20/01/22
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X

Pathway​ Guidance​ Patient Information​ Prescribing & Medicines Management​ Forms​ Services​ Tools​ Training​ Web​ U Updated​ R Review

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Y

Pathway​ Guidance​ Patient Information​ Prescribing & Medicines Management​ Forms​ Services​ Tools​ Training​ Web​ U Updated​ R Review

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Z

Pathway​ Guidance​ Patient Information​ Prescribing & Medicines Management​ Forms​ Services​ Tools​ Training​ Web​ U Updated​ R Review

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