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  • Self-care - Constipation

    Self-care Information Constipation Tips on how you can self manage constipation in adults. “Supporting you to look after you” Key advice: • Try to eat foods that are higher in fibre, such as fruit and vegetables. • Try to drink plenty of water. •...

  • Lactose Intolerance - Patient Information Leaflet (secondary intolerance)

    T emporary lactose intolerance Patient information leaflet This advice leaflet has been produced to support families of children who are thought to be suffering from temporary lactose intolerance resulting from a recent gut illness (gastroenteriti...

  • Lactose Intolerance Guideline

    L actose Intolerance Guideline Lactose free infant formula milks can be purchased at a similar price to standard infant formula, a prescription is not required. For example, Atpamil Lactose Free, Enfamil-O-Lac with Lipil or SMA LF. These are non-...

  • 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...

  • Management of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) in Primary Care

    M anagement of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) in Primary Care Consider IBS if any the following symptoms persist for at least 6 months: • A - abdominal pain or discomfort • B - bloating (although not specific to IBS) • C - change in bowel habit. R...

  • Treatment options for diabetic hypoglycaemia in children and adults: Position statement.

    Position Statement: Treatment of diabetic hypoglycaemia V1 April 2024 Review date: April 2027 Treatment options for diabetic hypoglycaemia in children and adults: Position statement. The Nottinghamshire Area Prescribing Committee recommends that d...

  • Vitamin B12 Treatment Guideline

    Vitamin B12 treatment guideline What are the signs of B12 deficiency? • Haematological (in order of increasing severity) Isolated red cell macrocytosis without anaemia Macrocytic anaemia (esp if MCV >110fl) Pancytopenia (esp if MCV >120fl) • Neuro...

  • Hypertriglyceridaemia Guideline

    Nottinghamshire Guidance for the Management of Hypertriglyceridaemia Non fasting lipid profile Triglyceride >20mmol/L Triglyceride >2 and <10mmol/L Triglyceride >10 and <20mmol/L Address alcohol intake and/or poor glucose control and repeat fastin...

  • Self-care - Mouth ulcers

    Self-care Information Mouth Ulcers Tips on how you can self-manage mouth ulcers. “Supporting you to look after you & your family’’ Key Points: • Try using a soft bristled toothbrush. • Drink cool drinks through a straw. • Try not to eat food and d...

  • Cows Milk Allergy - Quick Reference Guide

    Cow’s Milk Allergy: Quick Reference Prescribing Guide CMA Guideline shows full details of symptoms (IgE-mediated and non-IgE mediated) and diagnosis Refer infants with Cow’s Milk anaphylaxis or faltering • Most infants with CMA develop symptoms wi...

  • Vitamin D Guideline for Children

    Vitamin D Management in Children V4.0 Last updated: 05/2024 Review date: 05/2027 Vitamin D Management in Children NOTTINGHAMSHIRE GUIDELINES ON THE PREVENTION, DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT OF VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY IN PRIMARY CARE Contents Page number M...

  • Ondansetron for IBS-D - Prescribing Information Sheet

    Ondansetron for diarrhoea predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome Traffic light classification: Amber 2 Information sheet for Primary Care Prescribers Indication Ondansetron is indicated off-label for the management of diarrhoea predominant Irritable...

  • 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...

  • Acute Diverticulitis

    Acute Diverticulitis V2.1 Last reviewed: 15/09/2022 Review date: 15/09/2025 GASTRO-INTESTINAL TRACT INFECTIONS Acute Diverticulitis NICE guidance (NG147)(CKS Acute Diverticulitis) Diverticulitis is a condition where diverticula become inflamed and...

  • Antimicrobial Bulletin Issue 4

    N OTTINGHAMSHIRE AREA PRESCRIBING COMMITTEE ANTIMICROBIAL BULLETIN VOL 2 ISSUE 04 | DECEMBER 2022 NICE GUIDELINE RECENT PUBLICATIONS RESOURCES UTI in under 16s: diagnosis and management The guideline aims to achieve more consistent clinical Strept...

  • Self-care - Infant colic

    Self-care Information Infant Colic Tips on how you can manage colic in babies. “Supporting you to look after you and your baby’’ Key Points: • Colic eventually improves on its own. • It’s a common problem that usually gets better by around 3 to 4...

  • Self-care - Acne

    Self-care Information Acne Tips on how you can self manage your acne. “Supporting you to look after you” • Acne is common and affects most people at some point in their life. It tends to start at puberty. • Acne causes spots, oily skin and sometim...

  • Vitamin D Guideline for Adults

    V itamin D Management in Adults NOTTINGHAMSHIRE GUIDELINES ON THE PREVENTION, DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT OF VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY IN PRIMARY CARE Page Contents number Management flow chart 2 Symptomatic patients who do not respond to colecalciferol l...

  • Blood Glucose and Ketone Testing - Frequency and Eligibility

    Frequency of Blood Glucose Self-Monitoring: Adults Type 1 Diabetes (T1DM) Type 2 Diabetes (T2DM) Self-Monitoring of Blood Glucose: Essential for ALL patients with T1DM Diet + exercise, metformin, DPP-4i, SGLT-2i, pioglitazone + GLP-1RA only Monito...

  • Antipsychotics - Clozapine Information Sheet

    Clozapine Information Sheet V5.0 Last reviewed: September 2024 Review date: September 2027 Clozapine Red Information Sheet for Primary Care 1 Please consult the manufacturers Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC) for further information Clozapi...

  • 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...

  • Hyperlipidaemia Guidelines - Summary of National Guidance for Lipid Management for Primary and Secondary Prevention of CVD

    Summary of National Guidance for Lipid Management for Primary and Secondary Prevention of CVD INITIAL CONSIDERATIONS: ● Measure non-fasting full lipid profile (total cholesterol, HDL-C, non-HDL-C, triglycerides) and HbA1c as part of an initial bas...

  • Dementia - Memantine Information Sheet

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

  • Oral Nutritional Supplements (ONS) in Adults - Full Guideline

    Full Guideline: Oral Nutritional Supplements (ONS) Quick Read Summary Quick Prescribing Guide to ONS on Notts APC Website Contents Page 2 Executive Summary 3 Introduction, Aims, Scope and Development 4 Indications for ONS prescribing 5 When to ref...

  • Diabetes - Type 2 Treatment Algorithm

    Type 2 Diabetes Treatment Guideline V5.9 Last reviewed: Nov 2022 Review date: Nov 2025 Nottinghamshire Health Community Treatment Guideline for the Management of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) in Adults These guidelines are intended to support prescribing...

  • Lithium Prescribing Guideline

    N ottinghamshire Area Prescribing Committee Lithium Prescribing Guideline for Mental Health Indications Amber 2 Contents Page Quick reference Algorithm for Prescribing and Monitoring Lithium across 2 secondary and primary care Licensed indications...

  • Inclisiran Prescribing Information Sheet

    I nclisiran (Leqvio®) Traffic light classification - Amber 3 Information sheet for Primary Care Prescribers Indications 1 Inclisiran has been approved by NICE TA733 for the treatment of primary hypercholesterolaemia (heterozygous familial and non-...

  • Guidelines for management of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) for adults

    Guidelines for the Management of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) for Adults 1 V1.0 Approved: November 2024 Review date: November 2027 Guidelines for the Management of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) for Adults Contents Page CKD definition 2 Who to test...

  • 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...

  • PIL - Vitamin D

    V itamin D Everyone could benefit from taking vitamin D supplements to prevent low levels of vitamin D. Why do we need Vitamin D? Vitamin D is needed to keep bones, teeth, and muscles healthy. If you have low levels of vitamin D you may feel tired...

  • Nausea and Vomiting in Pregnancy

    Primary Care Management of Nausea and Vomiting in Early Pregnancy V3.0 Last reviewed: 18/01/2024 Review date: January 2027 PRIMARY CARE MANAGEMENT OF NAUSEA AND VOMITING IN EARLY PREGNANCY Introduction Nausea and vomiting affects up to 80% of preg...

  • Heart Failure Quick Guide

    N ottinghamshire Heart Failure - Quick Guide Primary Care Referral and Management Considerations The purpose of these guidelines is to provide guidance for Primary and Secondary Care on the diagnosis, management, and referral of patients with or s...

  • Overarching Pain Guidelines - Management of Chronic Pain in Adults

    Management of Chronic Pain in Patients above 16 years of age - The Overarching Pain Guideline for Primary Care Clinicians V 1.0 Last reviewed: September 2022 Review date: September 2025 Management of Chronic Pain in Patients above 16 years of age...

  • Heart Failure Guideline

    Nottinghamshire Heart Failure Guidelines Primary Care Referral and Management Considerations Author: Dr Bara Erhayiem, Consultant Cardiologist, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust with input from the Heart Failure Transformation Group Nottin...

  • Phosphate Binders - Information Sheet

    Phosphate Binders SCP Information Sheet V4.2 Last reviewed: February 2023 Review date: March 2026 Phosphate Binders Traffic light classification- Amber 1 Information sheet for Primary Care Prescribers Licensed Indications ® ® ® ), calcium acetate...

  • 2. APC Guideline Meeting Minutes March 2020

    N ottinghamshire Area Prescribing Committee th APC meeting 19 March 2020, due to the Covid-19 Pandemic a decision was made to virtually approve the papers as per the agenda. The following minutes provide an account of the decisions and comments ma...

  • 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...

  • Fludrocortisone for Orthostatic Hypotension

    FLUDROCORTISONE for Orthostatic Hypotension Traffic light classification- Amber 2 Information sheet for Primary Care Prescribers Key points/interactions • Fludrocortisone should only be considered when non-pharmacological strategies have failed to...

  • Infant Feeds - Premature Infants

    Infant feeds: premature infants Last reviewed: January 2024 Review date: January 2027 Version 2.1 Prescribing Post Discharge Formulas for infants born at <34 weeks gestation and Supplements to Premature Infants born at <36 weeks gestation Contents...

  • 3. May 2023 APC Update

    Area Prescribing Committee / Interface Update May 2023 Please direct queries to your ICB medicines optimisation pharmacist or e-mail nnicb-nn.nottsapc@nhs.net New Submissions Selenium – AMBER 2 • Indication – For the treatment of deficiencies in...

  • Osteoporosis Guideline

    Nottinghamshire osteoporosis and fracture prevention guideline for Primary Care This guideline is based on the recommendations from NICE, NOGG, SIGN, Dutch and Canadian national guidelines, and the local expert opinion. Contents Page number Primar...

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • Midodrine Monitoring Guidance

    Midodrine prescribing information sheet V2 Last reviewed: Review date: July 2025 July 2022 MIDODRINE Traffic light classification- Amber 2 Information sheet for Primary Care Prescribers Key points/interactions • Midodrine should only be considered...

  • Lamotrigine Bipolar Disorder

    Lamotrigine – Use in Bipolar Disorder V4.0 Last reviewed: November 2023 Review date: November 2026 Lamotrigine Use in Bipolar Disorder Information Sheet for GPs AMBER 2 Lamotrigine has been licensed for the treatment of epilepsy for many years. In...

  • 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...

  • Warfarin Prescribing Information

    Warfarin for anticoagulation Information sheet for Primary Care Prescribers Therapeutic Summary Warfarin is an anticoagulant that has a narrow therapeutic index and regular titration of the dose against the anticoagulant effect in the blood, as as...

  • 3. APC Formulary Minutes June 2024

    th Nottinghamshire Area Prescribing Committee Formulary Meeting Minutes 20 June 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...

  • 4. APC Guideline Meeting Minutes September 2022

    t h These minutes are in draft form until ratified by the committee at the next meeting on 17 November 2022. Nottinghamshire Area Prescribing Committee Meeting Minutes th APC meeting 15 September 2022: due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the meeting too...

  • 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...

  • Antipsychotics Prescribing Guideline

    Antipsychotics – Prescribing Guideline V2.1 Last reviewed: July 2024 Review date: July 2027 Antipsychotics Traffic light classification - Amber 2 Prescribing Guideline for Primary Care Prescribers Scope This prescribing guideline is for the use of...

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • Blood Glucose Testing Meters Formulary - N&N ICB

    Nottingham and Nottinghamshire ICB Adults Blood Glucose & Ketone Meter Formulary Self-Monitoring Blood Glucose (SMBG) Criteria All adult patients with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM) should be offered SMBG (if Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) i...

  • 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...

  • 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 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...

  • 5. APC Guideline Meeting Minutes November 2022

    T hese minutes are in draft form until ratified by the committee at the next meeting on th 19 January2023. Nottinghamshire Area Prescribing Committee Meeting Minutes th APC meeting 17 November 2022: the meeting took place as a web conference using...

  • 3. APC Guideline Meeting Minutes June 2021

    N ottinghamshire Area Prescribing Committee Meeting minutes th APC meeting 17 June 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 legal...

  • 1. APC Formulary Minutes February 2024

    th These minutes are in draft form until ratified by the committee at the next meeting on 18 April 2024. Nottinghamshire Area Prescribing Committee Formulary Meeting Minutes th 29 February 2024: The meeting took place as a web conference using Mic...

  • 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...

  • Melatonin Use in Sleep Problems in Children

    GUIDELINE ON THE MANAGEMENT OF SLEEPING DIFFICULTIES IN CHILDHOOD Incorporating GUIDANCE ON THE USE OF MELATONIN FOR SLEEPING DIFFICULTIES IN CHILDREN/YOUNG PEOPLE WITH NEURODISABLING AND NEURODEVELOPMENTAL CONDITIONS Written by Dr Amy Taylor, Con...

  • Anticoagulants in AF

    Anticoagulants in AF V1.2 V1.2 Last reviewed: Review date: July 2024 July 2026 Atrial Fibrillation (Non-valvular): prescriber decision support on anticoagulation Contents Assessing patients for anticoagulation in AF Page 2 Patient factors and anti...

  • Valproate Medicines for Patients of Childbearing Potential - Shared Care Protocol

    Valproate medicines for patients of child-bearing potential – shared care protocol V1.1 Last reviewed: November 2024 Review date: July 2025 National shared care protocol adapted for local use: Valproate medicines for patients of child-bearing pote...

  • Oral Nutritional Supplements (ONS) in Adults - Care Home Request Form

    C are Home ONS Form - CONFIDENTIAL: Monthly Request for Oral Nutritional Supplement (ONS) Prescription *Must be ACBS indicated and clinically justified for GP to prescribe (refer to local ONS guidelines) To: From Care Home (Referrer & Signature):...

  • Primary Care Guidance - PERT Shortage

    Introduction to Pancreatic Enzyme Replacement Therapy (PERT) Guidance for GPs (this flow chart is intended for use by healthcare professionals and may not be accessible to screen readers) This document has been developed by Nottingham University H...

  • Bariatric Surgery - Monitoring and Medication Post Surgery

    DERBYSHIRE JOINT AREA PRESCRIBING COMMITTEE (JAPC) Monitoring and Medication after Bariatric Surgery Key messages • Long-term nutritional monitoring and follow-up are essential components of all bariatric surgical services. Patients will be requir...

  • 2. APC Guideline Meeting Minutes March 2017

    N ottinghamshire Area Prescribing Committee th Minutes of the meeting held on Thursday 16 March 2017 at 2:00pm The Boardroom, Duncan MacMillan House, Porchester Road, Nottingham, NG3 6AA All attendees should be aware that public authorities are le...

  • GP letter (paediatric CF patients) during PERT shortage

    Nottingham University Hospitals Queen’s Medical Centre Family Health Division Children’s Services Derby Road Nottingham NG7 2UH Tel: 0115 9249924 Ext: 84841 www.nuh.nhs.uk th Date: 14 May 2024 Dear Doctor, There is currently an ongoing supply prob...

  • Oral Nutritional Supplements (ONS) in Adults - Quick Reference

    Quick Reference Guide: Oral Nutritional Supplements (ONS) Please first complete a MUST score and give Food First advice. Prescribe only if patient at Higher Risk (MUST 2+) where Over the Counter supplements have been unsuccessful. If patient meets...

  • 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. 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...

  • 5. September 2023 APC Update

    Area Prescribing Committee / Interface Update September 2023 Please direct queries to your ICB medicines optimisation pharmacist or e-mail nnicb-nn.nottsapc@nhs.net Antimicrobial Guidelines Meningitis (update) • Information has been updated on ho...

  • 2. APC Bulletin May 2022

    Nottinghamshire Area Prescribing Committee May 2022 Bulletin www.nottsapc.nhs.uk www.nottinghamshireformulary.nhs.uk nnccg.nottsapc@nhs.net New submissions: • For Treating Chronic Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction. • As per NICE TA773....

  • 6. APC Guideline Meeting Minutes November 2018

    N ottinghamshire Area Prescribing Committee th DRAFT Minutes of the meeting held on Thursday 15 November at 2:00pm Boardroom, Duncan MacMillan House, Porchester Road, Nottingham, NG3 6AA All attendees should be aware that public authorities are le...

  • Parent/carer letter (paediatric CF patients) during PERT shortage

    Nottingham University Hospitals Queen’s Medical Centre Family Health Division Children’s Services Derby Road Nottingham NG7 2UH Tel: 0115 9249924 Ext: 84841 www.nuh.nhs.uk th Date: 14 May 2024 Dear Parents/Carers, There is currently an ongoing sup...

  • 2. JFG meeting minutes July 2021

    N ottinghamshire Joint Formulary Group Meeting Minutes th Thursday 15 July 2021, 2-5 pm On line Microsoft Teams meeting due to COVID-19 Present: David Wicks (DW), GP and Local Medical Committee (Chair) Steve Haigh (SH), Medicines Information Pharm...

  • 5. APC Guideline Meeting Minutes September 2023

    th These minutes are in draft form until ratified by the committee at the next meeting on 16 November 2023. Nottinghamshire Area Prescribing Committee Guidelines Meeting Minutes st APC Meeting 21 September 2023: The meeting took place as a web con...

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • Phosphate Binders - Shared Care Protocol

    Phosphate Binders Last reviewed: February 2023 Review date: March 2026 V4.2 NOTTINGHAMSHIRE AREA PRESCRIBING COMMITTEE SHARED CARE PROTOCOL AGREEMENT Phosphate Binders for the Treatment of Hyperphosphataemia in Adults with Chronic Kidney Disease O...

  • Oral Nutritional Supplements (ONS) in Adults - Food First Leaflet

    3-2-1: Simple steps to follow when your appetite is poor and you are losing weight. Malnutrition makes it harder for the body to 3 2 1 fight infection and heal itself. It reduces your energy levels, muscle strength and mobility. Most people need t...

  • ADHD children and young people - Lisdexamfetamine Shared Care Protocol

    Children and Young People ADHD - Lisdexamfetamine Shared Care Protocol V1.0 Last reviewed: January 2024 Review date: January 2027 Lisdexamfetamine for patients within children and young people services Adapted from local adult ADHD shared care pro...

  • ADHD adult - Lisdexamfetamine Shared Care Protocol

    N ational shared care protocol adapted for local use: Lisdexamfetamine for patients within adult services As well as these protocols, please ensure that summaries of product characteristics (SPCs), British national formulary (BNF) or the Medicines...

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • B. Principles of Treatment

    A ntimicrobial Prescribing Guidelines for Primary Care The electronic versions of this full guideline and its appendices can be accessed at: https://www.nottsapc.nhs.uk/guidelines-formularies/antimicrobial-guidelines/ Principles of Treatment 1. Th...

  • 4. APC Guideline Meeting Minutes July 2017

    N ottinghamshire Area Prescribing Committee th Minutes of the meeting held on Thursday 20 July 2017 at 2:00pm The Boardroom, Duncan MacMillan House, Porchester Road, Nottingham, NG3 6AA All attendees should be aware that public authorities are leg...

  • 2. APC Formulary Minutes April 2024

    th These minutes are in draft form until ratified by the committee at the next meeting on 20 June 2024. Nottinghamshire Area Prescribing Committee Formulary Meeting th Minutes Thursday 18 April 2024 The meeting took place as a web conference using...

  • 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...

  • 3. APC Guideline Meeting Minutes May 2017

    N ottinghamshire Area Prescribing Committee th Minutes of the meeting held on Thursday 18 May 2017 at 2:00pm The Boardroom, Duncan MacMillan House, Porchester Road, Nottingham, NG3 6AA All attendees should be aware that public authorities are lega...

  • 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...

  • 4. APC Guideline Meeting Minutes August 2021

    N ottinghamshire Area Prescribing Committee Meeting minutes st APC meeting 21 August 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 leg...

  • 1. APC Guideline Meeting Minutes Jan 2024

    N ottinghamshire Area Prescribing Committee Guidelines Meeting Minutes th APC Meeting 18 January 2024: The meeting took place as a web conference using Microsoft Teams All attendees should be aware that public authorities are legally required to c...

  • 3. APC Bulletin July 2024

    Area Prescribing Committee Bulletin July 2024 1 - Link to APC website 2 - Link to APC Joint Formulary New Formulary Submissions Alverine 60mg/ simeticone 300mg capsules (SimAlvia®) - AMBER 2 Temporary classification: will be revised on development...

  • Anaemia- Ferric Maltol Treatment Algorithm

    ® Ferric Maltol (Feraccru ) for the treatment of iron deficiency anaemia (IDA) Traffic light classification- Amber 3 Patient is suitable to start ferric maltol? • Assessment of cause of IDA • Intolerant/failed two or more first line oral iron salt...

  • 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...

  • 1. APC Guideline Meeting Minutes January 2023

    t h These minutes are in draft form until ratified by the committee at the next meeting on 16 March 2023. Nottinghamshire Area Prescribing Committee Meeting Minutes th APC meeting 19 January 2023: the meeting took place as a web conference using M...

  • 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 -...

  • APC Terms of Reference

    N OTTINGHAMSHIRE AREA PRESCRIBING COMMITTEE TERMS OF REFERENCE Purpose of the Committee ▪ To accept delegated responsibility from the Integrated Care Board (ICB) and to represent the NHS and local health and care community in managing the entry of...

  • 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...

  • 3. APC Guideline Meeting Minutes May 2024

    t h Nottinghamshire Area Prescribing Committee Guideline Meeting Minutes Thursday 16 May 2024: The meeting took place as a Hybrid Meeting in the Boardroom, Sir John Robinson House, Arnold, Nottingham. All attendees should be aware that public auth...

  • 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...

  • Continuous Glucose Monitoring Devices - commissioning policy

    Continuous Glucose Monitoring in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus Policy April 2023 Version Control Record: Version No. Description of Change Author Date 1.0 New policy developed in Laura Stokes-Beresford, August 2022 response to the release of Sen...

  • Framework for Managing Medicines across the Nottinghamshire Health Community

    Framework for Managing Medicines across the Nottinghamshire Integrated Care System Document Purpose To define the process which will apply within the Nottinghamshire Health Community for clarifying the clinical and prescribing responsibilities for...

  • ADHD children and young people - Atomoxetine Shared Care Protocol

    C hildren and Young People ADHD - Atomoxetine Shared Care Protocol V1.0 Last reviewed: January 2024 Review date: January 2027 Atomoxetine for patients within children and young people services Adapted from local adult ADHD shared care protocol whi...

  • 8. Nottinghamshire Area Prescribing Committee Annual Report 2017-18

    Nottinghamshire Area Prescribing Committee Annual Report 2017-18 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Nottinghamshire Area Prescribing Committee (APC) works collaboratively with a number of different stakeholders* across Nottinghamshire to make recommendations...

  • 9. Nottinghamshire Area Prescribing Committee Annual Report 2018-19

    Nottinghamshire Area Prescribing Committee Annual Report 2018-19 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Nottinghamshire Area Prescribing Committee (APC) works collaboratively with a number of different stakeholders* across Nottinghamshire to make recommendations...

  • 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...

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

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