Formulary
From 1st January 2019 all new patient prescribing across North Cumbria will follow the North of Tyne, Gateshead and North Cumbria formulary, this can be found at the link below or by clicking on the link above in the tool bar:
North of Tyne and Gateshead Formulary
All current patient prescribing across North Cumbria will continue to follow the current RAG list shown below until the full transition process is complete by early 2019.
North Cumbria RAG list - October 2018 (1010 downloads)Gastro-intestinal system
- Gastric Ulcer (508 downloads)
- Interventions for Functional Dyspepsia (454 downloads)
- Interventions for Gastroesophageal Disease (GORD) (488 downloads)
- Interventions for Uninvestigated Dyspepsia (406 downloads)
- Liquid PPI specials review guidelines Dec 2016 (420 downloads)
- Proton Pump Inhibitors Key Messages (113 downloads)
Cardiovascular system
- Anticoagulation Decision Support Tool June 16 (980 downloads)
- Cumbria Anticoagulant Guidelines December 2015 (1598 downloads)
- Ivabradine prescribing guideline - April 2018 (98 downloads)
- Lipid Modifying Drugs Key Messages (459 downloads)
- NOAC MO Key Messages (772 downloads)
- NOACs in AF prescribing guide - Cumbria APC approves the LMMG pathway which Cumbrian clinicians may wish to follow. (950 downloads)
Respiratory system
- COPD Inhaler Decision Tool - North Cumbria (1789 downloads)
- Management of acute exacerbation of COPD - North Cumbria (613 downloads)
- Patients with Asthma: Inhaled Corticosteroids Key Messages (454 downloads)
- Prescribed inhalers for people with COPD key messages (465 downloads)
Central nervous system
- Antidepressants MO Key Messages (563 downloads)
- Atypical Antipsychotics Key Messages (462 downloads)
- Buccal Midazolam & Rectal Diazepam guidelines Aug 2018 (121 downloads)
- Co-Proxamol Prescribing Guideline 2013 (350 downloads)
- Co-proxamol Prescribing Key Messages (259 downloads)
- Dosulepin Prescribing Guidance (661 downloads)
- Gabapentin & Pregabalin MO Key Messages (540 downloads)
- Hypnotic Prescribing - Reducing and Stopping Detail Aid (2595 downloads)
- Hypnotics - Reducing and Stopping: A Practice Guide (469 downloads)
- Hypnotics MO Key Messages (426 downloads)
- JIC Medication sheet - MBCCG South Cumbria - Dec 2018 (66 downloads)
- Just In Case - Syringe Driver Sheet - South Cumbria (167 downloads)
- Just In Case Medication - patient information leaflet (166 downloads)
- Just In Case Medication Sheet - North Cumbria (260 downloads)
- Just In Case Medication sheet - South Cumbria (204 downloads)
- Just In Case meds- SOP - North Cumbria (169 downloads)
- Just In Case Syringe Driver patient leaflet (157 downloads)
- Just In Case Syringe driver sheet - North Cumbria (179 downloads)
- Lidocaine Patches MO Key Messages (480 downloads)
- NSAIDs Key Messages (615 downloads)
- Oxycodone Key Messages (465 downloads)
Opioid prescribing resources – click link below
Infections and antibiotics
- Antibiotic Management of Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections in Adults (1169 downloads)
- Antibiotic Prescribing Guideline for Primary Care – North East & Cumbria – Jan 2018 v4 (48517 downloads)
- Antibiotic Prescribing Key messages (318 downloads)
- Diabetic foot infection guideline December 2016 (335 downloads)
- Prescribing for UTI's MO Key Messages (759 downloads)
- Prescribing of Co-amoxiclav, Cephalosporins & Quinolones Key Messages (495 downloads)
Diabetes
- Blood Glucose Meters and Test Strips - Cumbria Implementation Plan (796 downloads)
- Blood Glucose Testing Strips MO Key Messages (520 downloads)
- Diabetic foot infection guideline December 2016 (335 downloads)
- Guidelines on Self Monitoring of Blood Glucose (SMBG) (593 downloads)
- North Cumbria NICE algorithm for blood glucose lowering therapy in patients with type 2 diabetes (4372 downloads)
Other endocrine
Obstetrics, gynaecology and urinary tract
- Antibiotic Management of Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections in Adults (1169 downloads)
- Norethisterone and the risk of Venous Thromboembolism (221 downloads)
- Oral Contraceptives and Acne (812 downloads)
- PDE5 Inhibitors Prescribing Guidance (544 downloads)
- Treatment of Overactive Bladder (OAB) in Women (635 downloads)
- Urinary Incontinence Key Messages (517 downloads)
- UTI care home assessment tool "to dip or not to dip" Dec 2018 (44 downloads)
Malignant disease and immunosuppression
Nutrition and blood
- Cumbria Anticoagulant Guidelines December 2015 (1598 downloads)
- Cumbria Vitamin D Guidelines November 2016 (4707 downloads)
- Cumbria Vitamin D Quick Guide November 2016 (1081 downloads)
- Eat Well Keep Well food fortification patient leaflet - North Cumbria (212 downloads)
- Managing unintentional weight loss in adults guidelines and the appropriate prescribing of oral nutritional supplements (ONS) for adults in primary care. (11 downloads)
- Managing unintentional weight loss in adults quick reference guide - North Cumbria (119 downloads)
- North Cumbria NICE algorithm for blood glucose lowering therapy in patients with type 2 diabetes (4372 downloads)
- Prescribing Infant Formula in Cows' Milk Protein Allergy and Lactose Intolerance (880 downloads)
- Sip Feeds MO Key Messages (547 downloads)
- Vitamin D Key Messages - Cumbria (275 downloads)
Musculoskeletal and joint diseases
- Denosumab continuation prescribing checklist - North Cumbria (241 downloads)
- Denosumab initiation prescribing checklist - North Cumbria (395 downloads)
- Denosumab patient safety information card - AMGEN (490 downloads)
- Denosumab Prescribing Pathway - North Cumbria (339 downloads)
- Guidance for the use of Denosumab in primary care - North Cumbria (486 downloads)
- NSAIDs Key Messages (615 downloads)
Eye
Ear, nose and throat
Skin
- Barrier Creams Guidance (636 downloads)
- Emolient MO Key Messages (627 downloads)
- LMMG Psoriasis biologics commissioning pathway - Cumbria APC approves the LMMG pathway which Cumbria Clinicians may wish to follow (293 downloads)
- MBCCG Emollient Formulary December 2018 (130 downloads)
- Oral Contraceptives and Acne (812 downloads)
- Wound Care Key Messages (427 downloads)
Immunological products and vaccines
Drug monitoring
Shared care
- Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors and memantine monotherapy SCG (562 downloads)
- Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors in combination with memantine (455 downloads)
- Antipsychotics SCG (509 downloads)
- Azathioprine Mercaptopurine SCG Oct 2015 (933 downloads)
- Ciclosporin SCG Oct 2015 (417 downloads)
- Dapsone SCG April 2016 (326 downloads)
- Disulfram SCG (196 downloads)
- Enoxaparin SCG May 2016 (553 downloads)
- Hydroxycarbamide Dermatology SCG (174 downloads)
- Hydroxycarbamide Haematology SCG (216 downloads)
- Leflunomide SCG November 2015 (442 downloads)
- Melatonin SCG (332 downloads)
- Methotrexate SCG Feb 2017 (1202 downloads)
- Mycophenolate SCG June 2016 (502 downloads)
- Riluzole SCG (175 downloads)
- Sodium Aurothiomalate SCG November 2016 (226 downloads)
- Sulfasalazine SCG April 2016 (701 downloads)
Specials
Other guidance
- NICE NG 56 Multimorbidity: clinical assessment and management - briefing document (701 downloads)
- NTAG Guidance (1089 downloads)
- Prescription Management of Stoma and Incontinence Products - Cumbria APC approves the LMMG guidance which Cumbria Clinicians may wish to follow. (414 downloads)
- Useful prescribing information - a guide for prescribers - Cumbria (869 downloads)
Prescribing systems and processes
- Cumbria CQC - Managing Medicines in a GP Practice resource April 2018 update (322 downloads)
- Electronic Repeat Dispensing (eRD) Key Messages (21 downloads)
- Model Repeat Prescribing System (1372 downloads)
- Security of prescription forms (327 downloads)
- Setting up variable use item on EMIS (98 downloads)
- STOPP Quick Reference Guide (1633 downloads)
- STOPP START Toolkit 2 Cumbria (1804 downloads)
- STOPP START Toolkit England (6772 downloads)
- What to do when prescribers join or leave a GP practice - briefing document (1657 downloads)
Self-care and over-the-counter medicines
- North Cumbria Self-Care position statement 2019 (31 downloads)
- Self-Care and Medicines Available Over the Counter Summary (0 downloads)
- Self-Care and OTC Product Guidance (0 downloads)