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Constipation - Links to National Guidelines

Constipation Treatment Guidelines Notts APC Laxative treatment guidelines for adults have been retired and national guidance should be used instead (agreed by APC May 2020) . For prescribing advice, please use NICE CKS guidance (links below) and i...
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. •...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Opioids for Non-Cancer Pain in Adults

Opioids for Chronic Non- Cancer Pain In Adults Guideline (excluding end of life pain) Opioids For Non-Cancer Chronic Pain In Adults (excluding end of life pain) Pain is usually described as acute (short term) or chronic (long term - usually more t...
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...
3. APC Guideline Meeting Minutes May 2020

N ottinghamshire Area Prescribing Committee st APC meeting 21 May 2020, due to the COVID-19 Pandemic the papers were considered virtually. The following minutes provide an account of the decisions and comments made by the APC th th members, 14 to...
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...
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 ………………………...
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...
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...
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 …...
Antipsychotics Prescribing Guideline

Antipsychotics Traffic light classification - Amber 2 Prescribing Guideline for Primary Care Prescribers Scope This prescribing guideline is for the use of antipsychotic medication (excluding clozapine) in the context of mental illness. Contents 1...
PIL - Strong opioids

Integrated Care System Nottingham & Nottinghamshire Strong Oral Opioids for Acute Pain: Information for Adult Patients (Over 16 years) This leaflet is relevant to NEW or CHANGED prescriptions for: ® ®  Immediate release Morphine Sulphate (e.g. Or...
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...
Clostridioides Difficile

GASTRO-INTESTINAL TRACT INFECTIONS Clostridioides difficile Assess for the severity of disease and consider whether hospital admission is appropriate: • If any evidence of severe disease or their symptoms or signs worsens rapidly or significantly...
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...
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...
Amiodarone Shared Care Protocol

National shared care protocol adapted for local use: Amiodarone 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 and He...
Dronedarone Shared Care Protocol

National shared care protocol adapted for local use: Dronedarone for patients in adult services As well these protocols, please ensure that summaries of product characteristics (SPCs), British national formulary (BNF) or the Medicines and Healthca...
Prescribing Policy

P rescribing Policy between Nottinghamshire Commissioning Organisations and local providers of NHS Services Document Purpose To detail the specific contractual issues associated with prescribing across the interface between commissioning and provi...
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...