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 (264 downloads)
Gastro-intestinal system
- Gastric Ulcer (609 downloads)
- Interventions for Functional Dyspepsia (542 downloads)
- Interventions for Gastroesophageal Disease (GORD) (570 downloads)
- Interventions for Uninvestigated Dyspepsia (488 downloads)
- Liquid PPI specials review guidelines Dec 2016 (519 downloads)
- Proton Pump Inhibitors Key Messages (244 downloads)
Cardiovascular system
- Anticoagulation Decision Support Tool June 16 (1142 downloads)
- Cumbria Anticoagulant Guidelines December 2015 (1728 downloads)
- Ivabradine prescribing guideline - April 2018 (157 downloads)
- Lipid Modifying Drugs Key Messages (566 downloads)
- NOAC MO Key Messages (879 downloads)
- NOACs in AF prescribing guide - Cumbria APC approves the LMMG pathway which Cumbrian clinicians may wish to follow. (1092 downloads)
Respiratory system
- Adults doses of inhaled corticosteroids - June 19 (110 downloads)
- COPD Inhaler Decision Tool - North Cumbria (419 downloads)
- ICS inhalers for Asthma and COPD prescribing update May 2019 (149 downloads)
- Management of acute exacerbation of COPD - North Cumbria (6 downloads)
- Paediatric Doses of inhaled corticosteroids - June 19 (72 downloads)
- Patients with Asthma: Inhaled Corticosteroids Key Messages (613 downloads)
- Prescribed inhalers for people with COPD key messages (576 downloads)
Central nervous system
- Antidepressants MO Key Messages (692 downloads)
- Atypical Antipsychotics Key Messages (556 downloads)
- Buccal Midazolam & Rectal Diazepam guidelines Aug 2018 (180 downloads)
- Buprenorphine Patch prescribing update June 2019 (65 downloads)
- Co-Proxamol Prescribing Guideline 2013 (424 downloads)
- Co-proxamol Prescribing Key Messages (328 downloads)
- Dosulepin Prescribing Guidance (843 downloads)
- Fentanyl prescribing update June 2019 (66 downloads)
- Gabapentin & Pregabalin MO Key Messages (635 downloads)
- Hypnotic Prescribing - Reducing and Stopping Detail Aid (2684 downloads)
- Hypnotics - Reducing and Stopping: A Practice Guide (552 downloads)
- Hypnotics MO Key Messages (507 downloads)
- JIC Medication sheet - MBCCG South Cumbria - Dec 2018 (136 downloads)
- Just In Case - Syringe Driver Sheet - South Cumbria (233 downloads)
- Just In Case Medication - patient information leaflet (230 downloads)
- Just In Case Medication Sheet - North Cumbria (350 downloads)
- Just In Case Medication sheet - South Cumbria (269 downloads)
- Just In Case meds- SOP - North Cumbria (234 downloads)
- Just In Case Syringe Driver patient leaflet (218 downloads)
- Just In Case Syringe driver sheet - North Cumbria (248 downloads)
- Lidocaine Patches MO Key Messages (561 downloads)
- NSAIDs Key Messages (731 downloads)
- Oxycodone Key Messages (543 downloads)
- Primary Care guide on the prescribing and administration of Buccal Midazolam and Rectal Diazepam in young people and adults. (1 download)
Opioid prescribing resources
Infections and antibiotics
- Antibiotic Management of Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections in Adults (1303 downloads)
- Antibiotic Prescribing Key messages (451 downloads)
- Diabetic foot infection guideline December 2016 (401 downloads)
- NICE antimicrobial prescribing guidelines (link to NICE website) (1341 downloads)
- Prescribing for UTI's MO Key Messages (877 downloads)
- Prescribing of Co-amoxiclav, Cephalosporins & Quinolones Key Messages (576 downloads)
- UTI Assessment tool for care homes and the elderly (to dip or not to dip) (63 downloads)
Diabetes
- Blood Glucose Monitoring Guideline - July 2018 (132 downloads)
- Blood Glucose Testing Strips MO Key Messages (610 downloads)
- Diabetic foot infection guideline December 2016 (401 downloads)
- Guidelines on Self Monitoring of Blood Glucose (SMBG) (687 downloads)
- North Cumbria Blood Glucose Testing Strips Implementation Guide - Sept 2019 (48 downloads)
- North Cumbria NICE algorithm for blood glucose lowering therapy in patients with type 2 diabetes (4999 downloads)
Other endocrine
Obstetrics, gynaecology and urinary tract
- Antibiotic Management of Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections in Adults (1303 downloads)
- Norethisterone and the risk of Venous Thromboembolism (300 downloads)
- Oral Contraceptives and Acne (894 downloads)
- PDE5 Inhibitors Prescribing Guidance (627 downloads)
- Treatment of Overactive Bladder (OAB) in Women (740 downloads)
- Urinary Incontinence Key Messages (612 downloads)
- UTI care home assessment tool "to dip or not to dip" Dec 2018 (121 downloads)
Malignant disease and immunosuppression
Nutrition and blood
- Cumbria Anticoagulant Guidelines December 2015 (1728 downloads)
- Cumbria Vitamin D Guidelines November 2016 (6069 downloads)
- Cumbria Vitamin D Quick Guide November 2016 (1256 downloads)
- Eat Well Keep Well food fortification patient leaflet - North Cumbria (282 downloads)
- Managing unintentional weight loss in adults guidelines and the appropriate prescribing of oral nutritional supplements (ONS) for adults in primary care. (109 downloads)
- Managing unintentional weight loss in adults quick reference guide - North Cumbria (180 downloads)
- North Cumbria NICE algorithm for blood glucose lowering therapy in patients with type 2 diabetes (4999 downloads)
- Prescribing Infant Formula in Cows' Milk Protein Allergy and Lactose Intolerance (994 downloads)
- Sip Feeds MO Key Messages (624 downloads)
- Vitamin D Key Messages - Cumbria (368 downloads)
Musculoskeletal and joint diseases
- Denosumab continuation prescribing checklist - North Cumbria (370 downloads)
- Denosumab initiation prescribing checklist - North Cumbria (521 downloads)
- Denosumab patient safety information card - AMGEN (577 downloads)
- Denosumab Prescribing Pathway - North Cumbria (437 downloads)
- Guidance for the use of Denosumab in primary care - North Cumbria (638 downloads)
- NSAIDs Key Messages (731 downloads)
North Cumbria MOC Prescription Pad Newsletter
Ear, nose and throat
Skin
- Barrier Creams Guidance (729 downloads)
- Emolient MO Key Messages (722 downloads)
- LMMG Psoriasis biologics commissioning pathway - Cumbria APC approves the LMMG pathway which Cumbria Clinicians may wish to follow (385 downloads)
- MBCCG Emollient Formulary December 2018 (241 downloads)
- Oral Contraceptives and Acne (894 downloads)
- Wound Care Key Messages (520 downloads)
Immunological products and vaccines
Drug monitoring
Shared care
- Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors and memantine monotherapy SCG (655 downloads)
- Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors in combination with memantine (537 downloads)
- Antipsychotics SCG (673 downloads)
- Azathioprine Mercaptopurine SCG Oct 2015 (1077 downloads)
- Ciclosporin SCG Oct 2015 (502 downloads)
- Dapsone SCG April 2016 (420 downloads)
- Disulfram SCG (267 downloads)
- Enoxaparin SCG May 2016 (1260 downloads)
- Hydroxycarbamide Dermatology SCG (242 downloads)
- Hydroxycarbamide Haematology SCG (301 downloads)
- Leflunomide SCG November 2015 (545 downloads)
- MBCCG Dapsone SCG July 2018 (50 downloads)
- MBCCG Hydroxycarbamide - Haematology SCG - Nov 2016 (49 downloads)
- Melatonin SCG (454 downloads)
- Methotrexate SCG Feb 2017 (1455 downloads)
- Mycophenolate SCG June 2016 (633 downloads)
- Riluzole SCG (253 downloads)
- Sodium Aurothiomalate SCG November 2016 (295 downloads)
- Sulfasalazine SCG April 2016 (862 downloads)
Specials
Other guidance
- NICE NG 56 Multimorbidity: clinical assessment and management - briefing document (810 downloads)
- NTAG Guidance (1249 downloads)
- Prescription Management of Stoma and Incontinence Products - Cumbria APC approves the LMMG guidance which Cumbria Clinicians may wish to follow. (499 downloads)
- Useful prescribing information - a guide for prescribers - Cumbria (968 downloads)
Prescribing systems and processes
- Cumbria CQC - Managing Medicines in a GP Practice resource April 2018 update (458 downloads)
- Electronic Repeat Dispensing (eRD) Key Messages (107 downloads)
- Model Repeat Prescribing System (2451 downloads)
- Security of prescription forms (394 downloads)
- Setting up variable use item on EMIS (160 downloads)
- STOPP Quick Reference Guide (1788 downloads)
- STOPP START Toolkit 2 Cumbria (2303 downloads)
- STOPP START Toolkit England (10063 downloads)
- What to do when prescribers join or leave a GP practice - briefing document (2174 downloads)
Self-care and over-the-counter medicines
- NHSE Prescribing is changing leaflet (99 downloads)
- NHSE Self care GP handout (102 downloads)
- NHSE Self Care guidance for CCG's (118 downloads)
- North Cumbria Self-Care position statement 2019 (129 downloads)
- Self-Care and Medicines Available Over The Counter (OTC) (939 downloads)