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  • Asthma in Adults

    Review Date: February 2025


  • Asthma in Children and Young People

    Review Date: Mar 2025


  • Asthma in Adults

    Nottinghamshire Adult Asthma Treatment Summary py Additional Add-on Thera Add-on Therapy LOW dose ICS Regular Preventer Any patient needing > 2 courses of oral ADD Montelukast tablets 10mg ON (£32/yr)- Review after 4 weeks. If not effective ® • Ea...


  • Asthma in Children and Young People

    CYP Asthma Treatment Algorithm V1.0 March 2023 Review date: March 2025 Children and Young People (5 to 17 years) Asthma Treatment Algorithm At every step: Assess symptoms. Check and optimise inhaler technique and adherence . Make non-drug interven...


  • Guidance on (S)MART [(Single-inhaler) Maintenance and Reliever Therapy] in Asthma

    Guidance on (S)MART [(Single-inhaler) Maintenance and Reliever Therapy] in asthma V1.0 Last reviewed: 11/04/2023 Review date: 11/04/2026 Guidance on (S)MART [(Single-inhaler) Maintenance and Reliever Therapy] in asthma, with combination inhalers c...


  • Guidance on (S)MART [(Single-inhaler) Maintenance and Reliever Therapy] in Asthma

    Review Date: Apr 2026


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  • 'Do you use a reliever inhaler?' Leaflet

    Do you use a reliever (BLUe) Inhaler? Do you use a reliever (BLUe) Inhaler? Aerosol spray inhalers (pressurised metered dose 175 miles inhalers) use propellant gases to deliver medication to the airways. These propellants are powerful greenhouse g...


  • Greener Inhaler Clinician Leaflet

    INFORMATION FOR HEALTHCARE CLINICIANS made a commitment to be carbon neutral by 2040. Every specialty has its part to play to help achieve this target. Here are some ways that improving asthma and COPD care can help contribute to a more sustainabl...


  • Primary Care Guidance during National Salbutamol 2.5mg/2.5ml Nebule Shortage

    t h The recent National Patient Safety Alert (26 February 2024) regarding salbutamol nebules has been superseded by the attached Medicine Supply Notification (MSN/2024/028), which includes the following information: • Salbutamol 2.5mg/2.5ml nebule...


  • Appropriate Prescribing of Salbutamol Inhalers to Reduce Carbon Impact

    Appropriate prescribing of Salbutamol Inhalers to reduce carbon (environmental) impact V1 Reviewed: 31/03/2022 Review date: 31/03/25 Minimising the environmental impact of inhaler prescribing Nottinghamshire APC supports the prescribing of inhaler...


  • 1. APC Bulletin January 2020

    Nottinghamshire Area Prescribing Committee January 2020 Bulletin www.nottsapc.nhs.uk www.nottinghamshireformulary.nhs.uk MACCG.NottsAPC@nhs.net New drug submissions— January 2020 APC Decisions Medicine Traffic light Indication Other Information st...


  • 6. APC Bulletin November 2020

    Nottinghamshire Area Prescribing Committee November 2020 Bulletin www.nottsapc.nhs.uk www.nottinghamshireformulary.nhs.uk Wishing our readers a safe and happy Christmas New Submissions November 2020 Methylphenidate To become Narcolepsy To be amend...


  • 4. APC Bulletin July 2017

    Nottinghamshire Area Prescribing Committee July 2017 Bulletin www.nottsapc.nhs.uk www.nottinghamshireformulary.nhs.uk MACCG.NottsAPC@nhs.net July 2017 APC Decisions Medicine Classification Indication Other Information Phosphate To be added to the...


  • 5. APC Bulletin September 2017

    Nottinghamshire Area Prescribing Committee September 2017 Bulletin www.nottsapc.nhs.uk www.nottinghamshireformulary.nhs.uk MACCG.NottsAPC@nhs.net September 2017 APC Decisions Medicine Traffic light Indication Other Information status Sucroferric A...


  • 6. APC Bulletin November 2017

    Nottinghamshire Area Prescribing Committee November 2017 Bulletin www.nottsapc.nhs.uk www.nottinghamshireformulary.nhs.uk MACCG.NottsAPC@nhs.net Medicine Traffic light Indication Other Information status RESTRICTED for patients with Parkinson’s Me...


  • 1. APC Bulletin January 2018

    Nottinghamshire Area Prescribing Committee January 2018 Bulletin www.nottsapc.nhs.uk www.nottinghamshireformulary.nhs.uk MACCG.NottsAPC@nhs.net January 2018 APC Decisions Traffic light Medicine Indication Other Information status Trimbow® Further...


  • 4. JFG meeting minutes November 2021

    D RAFT Nottinghamshire Joint Formulary Group Meeting Minutes th Thursday 18 November 2021, 2-5 pm Online Microsoft Teams meeting due to COVID-19 Present: David Kellock (DK) Consultant, Sexual Health, SFHFT (Chair) Tanya Behrendt (TB), Senior Medic...


  • Allergic Rhinoconjunctivitis Primary Care Pathway

    Allergic Rhinoconjunctivitis Treatment Pathway (adults) V2.1 Last reviewed: 17/03/2022 Review date: 17/03/2025 Full patient history and nasal examination Further investigation needed if RED FLAGS present, e.g. blood stained nasal discharge, facial...


  • 2. March 2023 APC Update

    Area Prescribing Committee / Interface Update March 2023 Please direct queries to your ICB medicines optimisation pharmacist or e-mail nnicb-nn.nottsapc@nhs.net New Submissions • Doxazosin for PTSD – AMBER 2 o Indication – Off-label use for the t...


  • 2. APC Bulletin March 2023

    Nottinghamshire Area Prescribing Committee March 2023 Bulletin Contents  Links to our APC webinar and podcast  New Formulary submissions  Changes we have made to our formulary  New and Updated APC Guidelines  Feature of the month ~ Inclisiran...


  • 3. APC Bulletin May 2023

    Nottinghamshire Area Prescribing Committee May 2023 Bulletin Contents  Links to our APC webinar and podcast  New Formulary submissions  Changes we have made to our formulary  New and Updated APC Guidelines  Feature of the month ~ Biosimilar I...


  • 3. APC Bulletin May 2017

    Nottinghamshire Area Prescribing Committee May 2017 Bulletin www.nottsapc.nhs.uk www.nottinghamshireformulary.nhs.uk nottsapc@nottspct.nhs.uk May 2017 APC Decisions Medicine Classification Indication Other Information Emerade® is available in 150...


  • 1. APC Bulletin February 2021

    Nottinghamshire Area Prescribing Committee February 2021 Bulletin www.nottsapc.nhs.uk www.nottinghamshireformulary.nhs.uk nnccg.nottsapc@nhs.net COVID – 19 We have added a dedicated section to the APC website for use during the COVID pandemic. You...


  • 5. APC Bulletin October 2021

    Nottinghamshire Area Prescribing Committee October 2021 Bulletin www.nottsapc.nhs.uk www.nottinghamshireformulary.nhs.uk nnccg.nottsapc@nhs.net New submissions AMBER 2 Recommended as an option for treating Inclisiran primary hypercholesterolaemia...


  • 6. APC Bulletin November 2019

    Nottinghamshire Area Prescribing Committee November 2019 Bulletin www.nottsapc.nhs.uk www.nottinghamshireformulary.nhs.uk MACCG.NottsAPC@nhs.net New drug submissions— November 2019 APC Decisions Medicine Traffic light Indication Other Information...


  • APC work programme April 2025

    F orward Work Programme & Progress Report for Notts APC If you would like to be part of the consultation, would like to comment on the prioritisation or think there is something missing – please contact us at nnicb-nn.nottsapc@nhs.net Medicine or...


  • 7. December 2023 Interim APC Update Luforbec

    Area Prescribing Committee / Interface Interim Update - Luforbec® Please direct queries to your ICB medicines optimisation pharmacist or e-mail nnicb-nn.nottsapc@nhs.net ® Luforbec - background • The Nottinghamshire APC Asthma in Adults guideline...


  • 2. APC Guideline Meeting Minutes March 2023

    th These minutes are in draft form until ratified by the committee at the next meeting, on 18 May 2023. Nottinghamshire Area Prescribing Guidelines Meeting Minutes th APC Meeting Thursday 16 March 2023: The meeting took place as a web conference u...


  • 6. APC Bulletin December 2021

    Nottinghamshire Area Prescribing Committee December 2021 Bulletin www.nottsapc.nhs.uk www.nottinghamshireformulary.nhs.uk nnccg.nottsapc@nhs.net • For maintenance treatment of asthma in adults not AMBER 2 adequately controlled with a maintenance c...


  • 1. March 2022 APC Update

    APC and Interface Update March / April 2022 Please direct queries to your CCG medicines optimisation pharmacist or nnccg.nottsapc@nhs.net New Submissions ® Trurapi ▼(insulin aspart biosimilar) – AMBER 2 ® • Biosimilar to Novorapid , offers signif...


  • COPD Guideline

    st 1 Notts 1 line COPD Inhaled Treatment Summary 2 Non inhaler interventions are the most effective. Offer Smoking cessation, Pulmonary rehab, Vaccinations, Support groups. Co-develop a self-management plan MDI Salamol DPI Salbutamol 100 2 puffs p...


  • 6. APC Guideline Meeting Minutes November 2020

    N ottinghamshire Area Prescribing Committee th APC meeting 19 November 2020, due to the COVID-19 Pandemic the meeting took place as a web conference using Microsoft Teams. All attendees should be aware that public authorities are legally required...


  • 5. APC Bulletin September 2023

    Nottinghamshire Area Prescribing Committee September 2023 Bulletin Contents  New Formulary submissions  Changes we have made to our formulary  New and Updated APC Guidelines  Feature of the month  Links to our APC webinar and podcast ~ Biosim...


  • 6. APC Bulletin November 2018

    Nottinghamshire Area Prescribing Committee November 2018 Bulletin www.nottsapc.nhs.uk www.nottinghamshireformulary.nhs.uk MACCG.NottsAPC@nhs.net Medicine Traffic light Indication Other Information status Due to the lack of supporting evidence and...


  • 2. APC Bulletin March 2020

    Nottinghamshire Area Prescribing Committee March 2020 Bulletin www.nottsapc.nhs.uk www.nottinghamshireformulary.nhs.uk MACCG.NottsAPC@nhs.net COVID – 19 We have added a dedicated section to the APC website for use during the COVID crisis. You will...


  • Chronic Bacterial Sinusitis

    Chronic Bacterial Sinusitis Last reviewed: 19/05/2022 Review date: 30/05/2025 V2.1 UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT INFECTIONS Chronic Bacterial Sinusitis (CKS Chronic sinusitis) Chronic sinusitis is diagnosed by the presence of nasal blockage or nasal dis...


  • How to minimise the environmental impact of inhalers

    H ow to minimise the environmental impact of inhalers Which type of inhaler should I prescribe? Dry powder inhalers (DPIs) should be used first line – unless there is a clinical reason not to i.e. if a patient does not have sufficient inspiratory...


  • Self-care - Oral thrush

    Self-care Information Oral (Mouth) Thrush Tips on how you can manage oral thrush symptoms “Supporting you to look after you’’ • Oral thrush is usually harmless. • It is common in babies and older people with dentures. • Oral thrush is caused by a...


  • Self-care - Fever in children

    Self-care Information Fever in Children Tips on how to manage a fever in children “Supporting you to look after your family’’ Key Points: • Fever is a high temperature of 38˚C or more. • Give plenty of fluids. • Give paracetamol or ibuprofen if th...


  • 1. APC Guideline Meeting Minutes February 2021

    N ottinghamshire Area Prescribing Committee Meeting minutes th APC meeting 25 February 2021, due to the COVID-19 Pandemic the meeting took place as a web conference using Microsoft Teams. All attendees should be aware that public authorities are l...


  • 3. APC Formulary Minutes June 2023

    Nottinghamshire Area Prescribing Committee Formulary Meeting Minutes th APC Meeting 15 June 2023: The meeting took place as a web conference using Microsoft Teams. All attendees should be aware that public authorities are legally required to compl...


  • 5. APC formulary minutes October 2022

    t h These minutes are in draft form until ratified by the committee at the next meeting on 15 Dec 2022. Nottinghamshire Area Prescribing Committee Formulary Meeting Minutes th APC meeting 13 October 2022: the meeting took place as a web conference...


  • 4. July 2023 APC Update

    Area Prescribing Committee / Interface Update July 2023 Please direct queries to your ICB medicines optimisation pharmacist or e-mail nnicb-nn.nottsapc@nhs.net New Submissions Tirbanibulin 1% topical ointment (Klisyri® ▼) – AMBER 3 • Indication –...


  • 4. APC Bulletin September 2022

    Nottinghamshire Area Prescribing Committee September 2022 Bulletin www.nottsapc.nhs.uk www.nottinghamshireformulary.nhs.uk nnicb-nn.nottsapc@nhs.net New submissions: • For use in line with NICE TA 805. Icosapent Ethyl • Secondary prevention in pat...


  • 5. APC Bulletin November 2022

    Nottinghamshire Area Prescribing Committee November 2022 Bulletin www.nottsapc.nhs.uk www.nottinghamshireformulary.nhs.uk nnicb-nn.nottsapc@nhs.net New submissions: Trimbow 172/5/9 pMDI 200 For maintenance treatment of asthma in adults not adequat...


  • 2. APC Bulletin March 2017

    Nottinghamshire Area Prescribing Committee March 2017 Bulletin www.nottsapc.nhs.uk www.nottinghamshireformulary.nhs.uk nottsapc@nottspct.nhs.uk March 2017 APC Decisions Medicine Classification Indication Other Information Changed to grey for all p...


  • 2. APC Bulletin April 2021

    Nottinghamshire Area Prescribing Committee April 2021 Bulletin www.nottsapc.nhs.uk www.nottinghamshireformulary.nhs.uk nnccg.nottsapc@nhs.net COVID – 19 We have added a dedicated section to the APC website for use during the COVID pandemic. You wi...


  • 3. APC Bulletin June 2021

    Nottinghamshire Area Prescribing Committee June 2021 Bulletin www.nottsapc.nhs.uk www.nottinghamshireformulary.nhs.uk nnccg.nottsapc@nhs.net New submissions Bempedoic Primary hypercholes- As per NICE TA 694 acid with AMBER 2 terolaemia or mixed ez...


  • 3. APC Bulletin May 2020

    Nottinghamshire Area Prescribing Committee May 2020 Bulletin www.nottsapc.nhs.uk www.nottinghamshireformulary.nhs.uk MACCG.NottsAPC@nhs.net COVID – 19 We have added a dedicated section to the APC website for use during the COVID crisis. You will f...


  • 4. APC Bulletin July 2020

    Nottinghamshire Area Prescribing Committee July 2020 Bulletin www.nottsapc.nhs.uk www.nottinghamshireformulary.nhs.uk MACCG.NottsAPC@nhs.net COVID – 19 You can find a dedicated section on the APC website for use during the COVID crisis. According...


  • 5. APC Bulletin September 2020

    Nottinghamshire Area Prescribing Committee September 2020 Bulletin www.nottsapc.nhs.uk www.nottinghamshireformulary.nhs.uk MACCG.NottsAPC@nhs.net New Submissions September 2020 Ondansetron To remain Diarrhoea Off-label indication for when RED as p...


  • Influenza

    Influenza A and B Last reviewed: 06/02/2024 Review date: 21/07/2025 V2.2 UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT INFECTIONS Influenza A and B (CKS Treatment of influenza) Annual vaccination is strongly recommended for all those at risk of influenza. Prescribing o...


  • 5. November 2022 APC Update

    Area Prescribing Committee Update: October/ November 2022 Please direct queries to your ICB medicines optimisation pharmacist or e-mail nnicb-nn.nottsapc@nhs.net APC submission process How to request a new medicine • Requests for new medicines to...


  • 6. APC Guideline Meeting Minutes December 2021

    N ottinghamshire Area Prescribing Committee Meeting minutes th APC meeting 16 December 2021, due to the COVID-19 Pandemic the meeting took place as a web conference using Microsoft Teams. All attendees should be aware that public authorities are l...


  • 5. APC Guideline Meeting Minutes September 2019

    N ottinghamshire Area Prescribing Committee th Minutes of the meeting held on Thursday 19 September 2019 2:00pm Boardroom, Duncan MacMillan House All attendees should be aware that public authorities are legally required to comply with the Freedom...


  • Urticaria & Angioedema Primary Care Pathway

    U rticaria and/or Angioedema Management Pathway (Adults) V2.0 Last reviewed: Review date: 19/01/2026 19/01/2023 Urticaria and Angioedema Primary Care Pathway (Adults) Please use algorithms below to assess and manage patients with either urticaria...


  • 3. APC Bulletin July 2022

    Nottinghamshire Area Prescribing Committee July 2022 Bulletin www.nottsapc.nhs.uk www.nottinghamshireformulary.nhs.uk nnicb-nn.nottsapc@nhs.net New submissions: • Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for oestrogen deficiency symptoms in postmenopausa...


  • 1. JFG meeting minutes May 2021

    N ottinghamshire Joint Formulary Group Meeting Minutes th Thursday 20 May 2021, 2-5 pm On line Microsoft Teams meeting due to COVID-19 Present: Tanya Behrendt (TB), Senior Medicines Optimisation Pharmacist NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire CCG (C...


  • 1. February 2023 APC Update

    Area Prescribing Committee / Interface Update February 2023 Please direct queries to your ICB medicines optimisation pharmacist or e-mail nnicb-nn.nottsapc@nhs.net New Submissions • Tacrolimus ointment (generic) – AMBER 2 o Indication – facial vi...


  • 4. APC Bulletin July 2023

    Nottinghamshire Area Prescribing Committee July 2023 Bulletin Our APC website is being refreshed! Please be patient with us while we transfer all our content onto the new site. Once live, any shortcuts should still direct you to the correct websit...


  • 6. Nottinghamshire Area Prescribing Committee Annual Report 2015-16

    Nottinghamshire Area Prescribing Committee Annual Report 2015-16 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Nottinghamshire Area Prescribing Committee (APC) works collaboratively with a number of different stakeholders* across Nottinghamshire to make recommendations...


  • Bronchiectasis Self Management Plan

    N ottinghamshire Pulmonary Rehabilitation More information Bronchiectasis Pulmonary Rehabilitation is an exercise Breathe Easy support group program tailored to your needs. It can Would you like to meet other people who Self-management plan improv...


  • Desmopressin (Noqdirna) Prescribing Information Sheet

    ® Desmopressin (Noqdirna ) V2.0 Last reviewed: 16/09/2022 Review date: 16/09/2025 ® Desmopressin(Noqdirna ) Traffic light classification - Amber 2 Information sheet for Primary Care Prescribers Licensed Indications ® Desmopressin (Noqdirna ) is in...


  • 5. APC Guideline Meeting Minutes September 2020

    N ottinghamshire Area Prescribing Committee th APC meeting 17 September 2020, due to the COVID-19 Pandemic the meeting took place as a web conference using Microsoft Teams. All attendees should be aware that public authorities are legally required...


  • 1. JFG meeting minutes February 2022

    D RAFT Nottinghamshire Joint Formulary Group Meeting Minutes th Thursday 10 February 2022, 2-5 pm Online Microsoft Teams meeting due to COVID-19 Present: Tanya Behrendt (TB), Senior Medicines Optimisation Pharmacist NHS Nottingham & Nottinghamshir...


  • 2. Nottinghamshire Area Prescribing Committee Annual Report 2011-12

    Nottinghamshire Area Prescribing Committee Annual Report 2011/12 F igure 1 - Map of Nottinghamshire APC Member Organisations Bassetlaw CCG Mansfield and Ashfield CCG Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Newark and Sherwood CCG Nottingha...


  • 2. May 2022 APC Update

    Area Prescribing Committee / Interface Update May / June 2022 Please direct queries to your CCG medicines optimisation pharmacist or nnccg.nottsapc@nhs.net Edoxaban switching – risk mitigation • NHSE IIF (Investment and Impact Fund) includes two...


  • 4. July 2024 APC Update

    Area Prescribing Committee / Interface Update. June - July 2024 meetings. Please direct queries to your ICB Medicines Optimisation Pharmacist or e-mail nnicb-nn.nottsapc@nhs.net Contents ® • New submissions – SimAlvia • Antimicrobial guidelines -...


  • Dementia - Donepezil Information Sheet

    Donepezil Prescribing Information sheet Produced: Jan 2024 Review date: Jan 2027 V2 Donepezil Traffic light classification - Amber 2 Information sheet for Primary Care Prescribers Licensed Indications Donepezil is indicated for the symptomatic tre...


  • 3. APC Guideline Meeting Minutes May 2023

    th These minutes are in draft form until ratified by the committee at the next meeting on 20 July 2023. Nottinghamshire Area Prescribing Guidelines Meeting Minutes th APC Meeting Thursday 18 May 2023: The meeting took place as a web conference usi...


  • 13. Nottinghamshire Area Prescribing Committee Annual Report 2022-23

    Nottinghamshire Area Prescribing Committee Annual Report 2022-23 APC annual report 202223 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Nottinghamshire Area Prescribing Committee (APC) works collaboratively with a number of different stakeholders* across Nottinghamshire...


  • 3. APC Formulary Minutes June 2022

    D RAFT Nottinghamshire Area Prescribing Committee Formulary Meeting Minutes Thursday 16th June 2022, 2-5 pm Online Microsoft Teams meeting, due to COVID-19 Present: Steve May (SM), Chief Pharmacist, SFHFT (Chair) Laura Catt (LC), Prescribing Inter...


  • 5. Nottinghamshire Area Prescribing Committee Annual Report 2014-15

    Nottinghamshire Area Prescribing Committee (Incorporating the Nottinghamshire Joint Formulary Group) Annual Report 2014-15 CONTENTS PAGE Page Executive Summary 3 ………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Committee Membership, Purpose and Duties 4 …...


  • Cows Milk Allergy Guidelines

    GUIDANCE ON THE DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT OF COW’S MILK ALLERGY IN INFANTS AND CHILDREN V2 Last reviewed: May 2022 Review date: May 2025 GUIDANCE ON THE DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT OF COW’S MILK ALLERGY IN INFANTS AND CHILDREN This guideline is an upd...


  • 5. APC Guideline Meeting Minutes September 2017

    N ottinghamshire Area Prescribing Committee Minutes of the meeting held on Thursday 21st September 2017 at 2:00pm The Boardroom, Duncan MacMillan House, Porchester Road, Nottingham, NG3 6AA All attendees should be aware that public authorities are...


  • 4. September 2022 APC Update

    Area Prescribing Committee / Interface Update September 2022 Please direct queries to your ICB medicines optimisation pharmacist or e-mail nnicb-nn.nottsapc@nhs.net New Submissions • Fenofibrate and bezafibrate MR – AMBER 2 o Indication: primary...


  • Dementia - Galantamine Information Sheet

    G alantamine – Information Sheet for Primary Care Prescribers V5 Last reviewed: January 2024 Review date: January 2027 Galantamine Traffic light classification- Amber 2 Information sheet for Primary Care Prescribers Licensed Indications Galantamin...


  • Dementia - Rivastigmine Information Sheet

    Rivastigmine Prescribing Information sheet Produced: Jan 2024 Review date: Jan 2027 V1 Rivastigmine Traffic light classification - Amber 2 Information sheet for Primary Care Prescribers Licensed Indications Rivastigmine is indicated for the sympto...


  • Steroid Emergency Card and Steroid Treatment Card - Guidance on Use

    S teroid Emergency Cards – Issuing Guidance V2.0 Ratified: November 2024 Review date: November 2027 STEROID CARDS When to issue a Steroid Emergency Card and Steroid Treatment Card NatPSA Alert August 2020 All patients with primary adrenal insuffic...


  • 6. APC Formulary Minutes December 2022

    t h These minutes are in draft form until ratified by the committee at the next meeting on 16 February 2022. Nottinghamshire Area Prescribing Committee Formulary Meeting Minutes th APC meeting 15 December 2022: the meeting took place as a web conf...


  • 2. APC Formulary Minutes April 2023

    th These minutes are in draft form until ratified by the committee at the next meeting on 15 June 2023 Nottinghamshire Area Prescribing Committee Formulary Meeting Minutes th APC Meeting 20 April 2023: The meeting took place as a web conference us...


  • 10. Nottinghamshire Area Prescribing Committee Annual Report 2019-20

    Nottinghamshire Area Prescribing Committee Annual Report 2019-20 APC annual report 201920 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Nottinghamshire Area Prescribing Committee (APC) works collaboratively with a number of different stakeholders* across Nottinghamshire...


  • 11. Nottinghamshire Area Prescribing Committee Annual Report 2020-21

    Nottinghamshire Area Prescribing Committee Annual Report 2020-21 APC annual report 202021 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Nottinghamshire Area Prescribing Committee (APC) works collaboratively with a number of different stakeholders* across Nottinghamshire...


  • 3. APC Guideline Meeting Minutes July 2022

    t h These minutes are in draft form until ratified by the committee at the next meeting on 15 September 2022. Nottinghamshire Area Prescribing Committee Meeting Minutes st APC meeting 21 July 2022: due to the COVID-19 Pandemic the meeting took pla...


  • 1. APC Guideline Meeting Minutes January 2020

    N ottinghamshire Area Prescribing Committee rd Minutes of the meeting held on Thursday 23 January 2020 2:00pm Boardroom, Duncan MacMillan House All attendees should be aware that public authorities are legally required to comply with the Freedom o...


  • 1. APC Guideline Meeting Minutes January 2018

    N ottinghamshire Area Prescribing Committee th Minutes of the meeting held on Thursday 18 January at 2:00pm Room A01, Duncan MacMillan House, Porchester Road, Nottingham, NG3 6AA All attendees should be aware that public authorities are legally re...


  • 1. APC Guideline Meeting Minutes January 2017

    N ottinghamshire Area Prescribing Committee th Minutes of the meeting held on Thursday 19 January 2017 at 2:00pm The Boardroom, Duncan MacMillan House, Porchester Road, Nottingham, NG3 6AA All attendees should be aware that public authorities are...


  • Aminosalicylates in IBD in Adults - Information Sheet

    Aminosalicylates in Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Adults Last reviewed: 03/05/2022 Review date: 31/07/2025 V2.1 Aminosalicylates in Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Adults Traffic light classification- Amber 2 Information sheet for Primary Care Presc...


  • 4. Nottinghamshire Area Prescribing Committee Annual Report 2013-14

    N ottinghamshire Area Prescribing Committee (Incorporating the Nottinghamshire Joint Formulary Group) Annual Report 2013-14 CONTENTS PAGE Page Executive Summary …………………………………………………………………………………………….. 3 Purpose and Membership of Committee ………………………...


  • 1. APC Guideline Meeting Minutes March 2022

    t h These minutes are in draft form until ratified by the committee at the next meeting on 19 May 2022. Nottinghamshire Area Prescribing Committee Meeting Minutes th APC meeting 17 March 2022: due to the COVID-19 Pandemic the meeting took place as...


  • Rheumatological Conditions - Sulfasalazine Shared Care Protocol

    Rheumatological Condition: Sulfasalazine Shared care Protocol V1.0 Last reviewed: 16/11/2023 Review date: November 2026 National shared care protocol adapted for local use: Rheumatological Conditions: Sulfasalazine for patients within adult servic...


  • 5. APC Formulary Minutes October 2023

    These minutes are in draft form until ratified by the committee at th the next meeting on 14 December 2023 Nottinghamshire Area Prescribing Committee Formulary Meeting Minutes th APC Meeting 19 October 2023: The meeting took place as a web confere...


  • 7. Nottinghamshire Area Prescribing Committee Annual Report 2016-17

    Nottinghamshire Area Prescribing Committee Annual Report 2016-17 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Nottinghamshire Area Prescribing Committee (APC) works collaboratively with a number of different stakeholders* across Nottinghamshire to make recommendations...


  • 12. Nottinghamshire Area Prescribing Committee Annual Report 2021-22

    Nottinghamshire Area Prescribing Committee Annual Report 2021-22 APC annual report 202122 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Nottinghamshire Area Prescribing Committee (APC) works collaboratively with a number of different stakeholders* across Nottinghamshire...


  • 4. APC Guideline Meeting Minutes July 2024

    th Nottinghamshire Area Prescribing Committee Guideline Meeting Minutes 18 July 2024: the meeting took place as a web conference using Microsoft Teams. All attendees should be aware that public authorities are legally required to comply with the F...


  • 6. APC Guideline Meeting Minutes November 2024

    th These minutes are in draft form until ratified by the committee at the next meeting on 16 January 2025. st Nottinghamshire Area Prescribing Committee Guideline Meeting Minutes 21 November 2024: The meeting took place as a web conference using M...


  • 2. JFG meeting minutes April 2022

    N ottinghamshire Joint Formulary Group Meeting Minutes st Thursday 21 April 2022, 2-5 pm Online Microsoft Teams meeting, due to COVID-19 Present: Laura Catt (LC), Prescribing Interface Advisor, NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire CCG (Chair) Asifa...


  • Heart Failure - Palliative Care Guidance

    P alliative Care in End Stage Heart Failure Pocketbook Contents Contacts Page 2 Prognosis Page 4 Diuretic Therapy Page 6 Breathlessness Page 8 Pain Page 9 Nausea and Vomiting Page 9 Constipation Page 10 Psychological Issues Page 11 Fluid Retention...


  • Palliative Care Pocketbook

    Palliative Care Pocketbook 5 Contents Pain Guidelines page Nausea and Vomiting page Inoperable Bowel Obstruction page Constipation page Breathlessness page Agitation and Delirium page Respiratory Secretions page Anticipatory Prescribing page Palli...


  • 2. APC Guideline Meeting Minutes May 2022

    N ottinghamshire Area Prescribing Committee Meeting Minutes th APC meeting 19 May 2022: due to the COVID-19 Pandemic the meeting took place as a web conference using Microsoft Teams. All attendees should be aware that public authorities are legall...


  • Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine (BTN162b2) FAQs

    Version 26, last updated 19/01/2022 Pfizer-BioNtech (Comirnaty) Covid-19 vaccine- Frequently asked questions The information detailed below is correct as of 10/01/2022; any updates will be made as new information becomes available. If you cannot f...


  • 3. Nottinghamshire Area Prescribing Committee Annual Report 2012-13

    Nottinghamshire Area Prescribing Committee Annual Report 2012/13 T able of Contents Page Executive summary 3 Year in numbers 4 Purpose & Membership of the committee 5 Map of Nottinghamshire APC member 6 organisations Key achievements 7 Financial...


  • Alcohol Dependence Guidelines (Primary Care)

    Nottinghamshire Primary Care Alcohol Dependence Guidelines V6.1 Last reviewed: Nov 2024 (interim) Review date: July 2025 Title Nottinghamshire Primary Care Alcohol Dependence Guidelines Version 6.1 Lead - Dr Stephen Willott, GP Windmill Practice,...


  • 1. APC Bulletin March 2022

    Nottinghamshire Area Prescribing Committee March 2022 Bulletin www.nottsapc.nhs.uk www.nottinghamshireformulary.nhs.uk nnccg.nottsapc@nhs.net New submissions: • Treating peanut allergy in children and young people. ® Palforzia Not yet • As per NIC...


  • Parkinson's Disease - Rotigotine Information Sheet

    Rotigotine Traffic light classification- Amber 2 Information sheet for Primary Care Prescribers Key points/interactions • Nausea is a common early side effect but usually responds to domperidone (10mg tds or lowest effective dose – see MHRA advice...