Formulary
From 1st January 2019 all 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
North of Tyne and North Cumbria brand name prescribing guidance (362 downloads)
Gastro-intestinal system
- Gastric Ulcer (666 downloads)
- Interventions for Functional Dyspepsia (587 downloads)
- Interventions for Gastroesophageal Disease (GORD) (618 downloads)
- Interventions for Uninvestigated Dyspepsia (537 downloads)
- Liquid PPI specials review guidelines Dec 2016 (571 downloads)
- Proton Pump Inhibitors Key Messages (310 downloads)
Cardiovascular system
- Anticoagulation Decision Support Tool June 16 (1220 downloads)
- Cumbria Anticoagulant Guidelines December 2015 (1793 downloads)
- Ivabradine prescribing guideline - April 2018 (195 downloads)
- Lipid Modifying Drugs Key Messages (620 downloads)
- NCIC Metolazone prescribing and monitoring guideline Dec 2019 (54 downloads)
- NOAC MO Key Messages (946 downloads)
- NOACs in AF prescribing guide - Cumbria APC approves the LMMG pathway which Cumbrian clinicians may wish to follow. (1185 downloads)
Respiratory system
- Adults doses of inhaled corticosteroids - June 19 (33 downloads)
- COPD Inhaler Decision Tool - North Cumbria (954 downloads)
- ICS inhalers for Asthma and COPD prescribing update May 2019 (264 downloads)
- Management of acute exacerbation of COPD - North Cumbria (84 downloads)
- Paediatric Doses of inhaled corticosteroids - June 19 (21 downloads)
- Patients with Asthma: Inhaled Corticosteroids Key Messages (675 downloads)
- Prescribed inhalers for people with COPD key messages (629 downloads)
Central nervous system
- Antidepressants MO Key Messages (766 downloads)
- Atypical Antipsychotics Key Messages (602 downloads)
- Buccal Midazolam & Rectal Diazepam guidelines Aug 2018 (218 downloads)
- Buprenorphine Patch prescribing update June 2019 (106 downloads)
- Co-Proxamol Prescribing Guideline 2013 (481 downloads)
- Co-proxamol Prescribing Key Messages (374 downloads)
- Dosulepin Prescribing Guidance (919 downloads)
- Fentanyl prescribing update June 2019 (107 downloads)
- Gabapentin & Pregabalin MO Key Messages (680 downloads)
- Hypnotic Prescribing - Reducing and Stopping Detail Aid (2724 downloads)
- Hypnotics - Reducing and Stopping: A Practice Guide (619 downloads)
- Hypnotics MO Key Messages (551 downloads)
- JIC Medication sheet - MBCCG South Cumbria - Dec 2018 (175 downloads)
- Just In Case - Syringe Driver Sheet - South Cumbria (273 downloads)
- Just In Case Medication - patient information leaflet (269 downloads)
- Just In Case Medication Sheet - North Cumbria (403 downloads)
- Just In Case Medication sheet - South Cumbria (310 downloads)
- Just In Case meds- SOP - North Cumbria (273 downloads)
- Just In Case Syringe Driver patient leaflet (257 downloads)
- Just In Case Syringe driver sheet - North Cumbria (295 downloads)
- Lidocaine Patches MO Key Messages (616 downloads)
- NSAIDs Key Messages (789 downloads)
- Oxycodone Key Messages (584 downloads)
- Primary Care guide on the prescribing and administration of Buccal Midazolam and Rectal Diazepam in young people and adults. (59 downloads)
Opioid prescribing resources
Infections and antibiotics
- Antibiotic Management of Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections in Adults (1386 downloads)
- Antibiotic Prescribing Key messages (504 downloads)
- Diabetic foot infection guideline December 2016 (445 downloads)
- NICE antimicrobial prescribing guidelines (link to NICE website) (1880 downloads)
- Prescribing for UTI's MO Key Messages (931 downloads)
- Prescribing of Co-amoxiclav, Cephalosporins & Quinolones Key Messages (616 downloads)
- UTI Assessment tool for care homes and the elderly (to dip or not to dip) (112 downloads)
Diabetes
- Blood Glucose Monitoring Guideline - July 2018 (304 downloads)
- Blood Glucose Testing Strips MO Key Messages (650 downloads)
- Diabetic foot infection guideline December 2016 (445 downloads)
- Guidelines on Self Monitoring of Blood Glucose (SMBG) (754 downloads)
- North Cumbria Blood Glucose Testing Strips Implementation Guide - Sept 2019 (94 downloads)
- North Cumbria NICE algorithm for blood glucose lowering therapy in patients with type 2 diabetes (5154 downloads)
Other endocrine
Obstetrics, gynaecology and urinary tract
- Antibiotic Management of Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections in Adults (1386 downloads)
- Norethisterone and the risk of Venous Thromboembolism (338 downloads)
- Oral Contraceptives and Acne (947 downloads)
- PDE5 Inhibitors Prescribing Guidance (672 downloads)
- Treatment of Overactive Bladder (OAB) in Women (802 downloads)
- Urinary Incontinence Key Messages (663 downloads)
- UTI care home assessment tool "to dip or not to dip" Dec 2018 (182 downloads)
Malignant disease and immunosuppression
Nutrition and blood
- Cumbria Anticoagulant Guidelines December 2015 (1793 downloads)
- Cumbria Vitamin D Guidelines November 2016 (6455 downloads)
- Cumbria Vitamin D Quick Guide November 2016 (1371 downloads)
- Eat Well Keep Well food fortification patient leaflet - North Cumbria (325 downloads)
- Managing unintentional weight loss in adults guidelines and the appropriate prescribing of oral nutritional supplements (ONS) for adults in primary care. (182 downloads)
- Managing unintentional weight loss in adults quick reference guide - North Cumbria (219 downloads)
- North Cumbria NICE algorithm for blood glucose lowering therapy in patients with type 2 diabetes (5154 downloads)
- Prescribing Infant Formula in Cows' Milk Protein Allergy and Lactose Intolerance (1064 downloads)
- Sip Feeds MO Key Messages (3 downloads)
- Vitamin D Key Messages - Cumbria (429 downloads)
Musculoskeletal and joint diseases
- Denosumab continuation prescribing checklist - North Cumbria (458 downloads)
- Denosumab initiation prescribing checklist - North Cumbria (609 downloads)
- Denosumab patient safety information card - AMGEN (631 downloads)
- Denosumab Prescribing Pathway - North Cumbria (503 downloads)
- Guidance for the use of Denosumab in primary care - North Cumbria (713 downloads)
- NSAIDs Key Messages (789 downloads)
North Cumbria MOC Prescription Pad Newsletter
- Prescription Pad Newsletter No.1 August 2019 (87 downloads)
- Prescription Pad Newsletter No.2 Oct 2019 (57 downloads)
- Prescription Pad Newsletter No.3 Dec 2019 (8 downloads)
Ear, nose and throat
Skin
- Barrier Creams Guidance (782 downloads)
- Emolient MO Key Messages (783 downloads)
- LMMG Psoriasis biologics commissioning pathway - Cumbria APC approves the LMMG pathway which Cumbria Clinicians may wish to follow (435 downloads)
- MBCCG Emollient Formulary December 2018 (311 downloads)
- Oral Contraceptives and Acne (947 downloads)
- Wound Care Key Messages (590 downloads)
Immunological products and vaccines
Drug monitoring
Shared care
- Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors and memantine monotherapy SCG (707 downloads)
- Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors in combination with memantine (581 downloads)
- Antipsychotics SCG (738 downloads)
- Azathioprine Mercaptopurine SCG Oct 2015 (1196 downloads)
- Ciclosporin SCG Oct 2015 (554 downloads)
- Dapsone SCG April 2016 (469 downloads)
- Disulfram SCG (312 downloads)
- Enoxaparin SCG May 2016 (1657 downloads)
- Hydroxycarbamide Dermatology SCG (287 downloads)
- Hydroxycarbamide Haematology SCG (347 downloads)
- Leflunomide SCG November 2015 (611 downloads)
- MBCCG Dapsone SCG July 2018 (94 downloads)
- MBCCG Hydroxycarbamide - Haematology SCG - Nov 2016 (93 downloads)
- Melatonin SCG (514 downloads)
- Methotrexate SCG Feb 2017 (1597 downloads)
- Mycophenolate SCG June 2016 (706 downloads)
- Riluzole SCG (306 downloads)
- Sodium Aurothiomalate SCG November 2016 (341 downloads)
- Sulfasalazine SCG April 2016 (955 downloads)
Specials
Other guidance
- NICE NG 56 Multimorbidity: clinical assessment and management - briefing document (866 downloads)
- NTAG Guidance (1351 downloads)
- Prescription Management of Stoma and Incontinence Products - Cumbria APC approves the LMMG guidance which Cumbria Clinicians may wish to follow. (541 downloads)
- Useful prescribing information - a guide for prescribers - Cumbria (1012 downloads)
Prescribing systems and processes
- Cumbria CQC - Managing Medicines in a GP Practice resource April 2018 update (529 downloads)
- Electronic Repeat Dispensing (eRD) Key Messages (150 downloads)
- Model Repeat Prescribing System (2618 downloads)
- Security of prescription forms (433 downloads)
- Setting up variable use item on EMIS (198 downloads)
- STOPP Quick Reference Guide (1868 downloads)
- STOPP START Toolkit 2 Cumbria (2508 downloads)
- STOPP START Toolkit England (11434 downloads)
- What to do when prescribers join or leave a GP practice - briefing document (2300 downloads)
Self-care and over-the-counter medicines
- NHSE Prescribing is changing leaflet (151 downloads)
- NHSE Self care GP handout (157 downloads)
- NHSE Self Care guidance for CCG's (174 downloads)
- North Cumbria Self-Care position statement 2019 (176 downloads)
- Self-Care and Medicines Available Over The Counter (OTC) (1186 downloads)