Formulary
County Durham and Darlington Formulary
Clinical Guidelines
Gastro-intestinal system
- Algorithm for the Management of Chronic Constipation (259 downloads)
- Azathioprine Shared Care Guideline (1095 downloads)
- Ciclosporin Shared Care Guideline (455 downloads)
- Mercaptopurine Shared Care Guideline (474 downloads)
- Methotrexate Shared Care Guideline (2143 downloads)
- Trans Anal Irrigation (TAI) for Refractory Chronic Constipation_Durham Constipation Clinic Guideline (198 downloads)
Cardiovascular system
- County Durham and Darlington DVT Pathway Information (1090 downloads)
- DVT Investigation Proforma – Enoxaparin (622 downloads)
- DVT Investigation Proforma – Rivaroxaban (1265 downloads)
- FATS7 Strategy for the Use of Cholesterol Lowering Drugs (970 downloads)
- Guidelines for Prescribing in Atrial Fibrillation (998 downloads)
- Hypertension Guidelines (1427 downloads)
- Patient Decision Aid for Treatment Options to Reduce Stroke Risk in Atrial Fibrillation (AF) (241 downloads)
- Sacubitril/valsartan (Entresto) for newly diagnosed or existing heart failure - Place in therapy (182 downloads)
Respiratory system
- Adult Asthma Inhaler Guide (5163 downloads)
- CD&D COPD Guideline (5865 downloads)
- Nebulised Colistimethate (Colomycin) for non-CF Bronchiectasis_Green+ Leaflet (142 downloads)
Central nervous system
Please refer to the PHARMACY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES section of the Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust website for current APC approved advice, guidance and resources covering prescribing for mental health.
Additional material not available from TEWV
- Apomorphine Shared Care Guideline (303 downloads)
- Challenging Behaviour in People with Cognitive Impairment (273 downloads)
- Depression Pathway: Medication Guidelines for Primary and Secondary Care Monotherapies in Adult Mental Health (1286 downloads)
- Key Messages for Pain Management Scenarios (133 downloads)
- Lisdexamfetamine Shared Care Guideline (427 downloads)
- Melatonin Shared Care Guideline (629 downloads)
- Modafinil Shared Care Guideline (364 downloads)
- North of England Cancer Network Palliative and End of Life Care Guidelines (871 downloads)
- Opioid Prescribing for Persistent (Non-Cancer) Pain in Adults (213 downloads)
- Pharmacological Treatment of Neuropathic Pain (199 downloads)
- Psychotropic Medication and Driving - New Legislation: Information Sheet for Prescribers (193 downloads)
- Psychotropic prescribing: peri-pregnancy and in women of child bearing age (168 downloads)
- Quetiapine XL - TEWV guidance (238 downloads)
- Riluzole shared care agreement & guidelines (913 downloads)
- SBARD in relation to prescribing medicines for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (101 downloads)
Infections and antibiotics
- Antibiotic Management of Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections in Adults (1256 downloads)
- Nebulised Colistimethate (Colomycin) for non-CF Bronchiectasis_Green+ Leaflet (142 downloads)
- North East & Cumbria antimicrobial prescribing guideline for primary care (24036 downloads)
- Quick Reference Guide to Common Infections in Primary Care (5102 downloads)
Diabetes
- Algorithm for Blood Glucose Lowering Therapy in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes (2981 downloads)
- Guidelines for Self Monitoring of Blood Glucose (1631 downloads)
Other endocrine
- Gender Dysphoria Feminising Hormones (220 downloads)
- Gender Dysphoria Masculinising Hormones (144 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Cinacalcet in Primary Hyperparathyroidism (269 downloads)
Obstetrics, gynaecology and urinary tract
- Antibiotic Management of Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections in Adults (1256 downloads)
- Erectile Dysfunction Commissioning Policy (87 downloads)
- Erectile Dysfunction summary of changes (85 downloads)
- Guidelines For Management of Erectile Dysfunction (ED) in Adults (≥ 18 YEARS) (513 downloads)
- Noqdirna (oral_desmopressin) - CHS Primary Care Information Leaflet (30 downloads)
- Treatment Pathway for Overactive Bladder (376 downloads)
Malignant disease and immunosuppression
- Azathioprine Shared Care Guideline (1095 downloads)
- Ciclosporin Shared Care Guideline (455 downloads)
- Hydroxycarbamide (Hydroxyurea) Shared Care Guideline (372 downloads)
- Leflunomide Shared Care Guideline (580 downloads)
- Mercaptopurine Shared Care Guideline (474 downloads)
- Methotrexate Shared Care Guideline (2143 downloads)
- Mycophenolate Shared Care Guideline (642 downloads)
- Penicillamine Shared Care Guideline (287 downloads)
- Sodium Aurothiomalate (Intramuscular Gold Injection) Shared Care Guideline (215 downloads)
- Sulfasalazine Shared Care Guideline (735 downloads)
Nutrition and blood
- Adult Vitamin D Deficiency - Quick Reference Guide (485 downloads)
- Care Pathway for the Prescribing of Nutritional Supplements for Adults in County Durham and Darlington (938 downloads)
- Guidance for the Treatment of Vitamin D Insufficiency and Deficiency (2560 downloads)
- Guidance on Alternative Milk Drinks (over the counter) for 1 Year Old Onwards (346 downloads)
- Guidance on Preventing Vitamin D Deficiency in At Risk Groups (454 downloads)
- Guidelines for Diagnosing and Managing Cows Milk Protein Allergy (CMPA) and Lactose Intolerance (1153 downloads)
- Guidelines for the Supply of Gluten Free Products in Durham and Darlington (854 downloads)
- Hydroxycarbamide (Hydroxyurea) Shared Care Guideline (372 downloads)
- The Management of Hypomagnesaemia in Primary Care (156 downloads)
- Titration Guide for Infant Formula (272 downloads)
Musculoskeletal and joint diseases
- Ciclosporin Shared Care Guideline (455 downloads)
- Leflunomide Shared Care Guideline (580 downloads)
- Methotrexate Shared Care Guideline (2143 downloads)
- Mycophenolate Shared Care Guideline (642 downloads)
- Penicillamine Shared Care Guideline (287 downloads)
- Sodium Aurothiomalate (Intramuscular Gold Injection) Shared Care Guideline (215 downloads)
- Sulfasalazine Shared Care Guideline (735 downloads)
Eye
Ear, nose and throat
Skin
- Guidance for GPs on the use of Ingenol Mebutate (Picato) for Acetinic Keratosis (222 downloads)
- Guidance on Emollient Prescribing for Dry Skin Conditions (882 downloads)
- Specials Recommended by the British Association of Dermatologists for Skin Disease (683 downloads)
- Specials Recommended by the British Association of Dermatologists for Skin Disease - Appendix for County Durham and Darlington (301 downloads)
- Wound Dressing Order Form (499 downloads)
- Wound Management Formulary Summary (1067 downloads)
Immunological products and vaccines
Drug monitoring
Shared care
- Apomorphine Shared Care Guideline (303 downloads)
- Azathioprine Shared Care Guideline (1095 downloads)
- Ciclosporin Shared Care Guideline (455 downloads)
- Hydroxycarbamide (Hydroxyurea) Shared Care Guideline (372 downloads)
- Hydroxychloroquine Shared Care Guideline (57 downloads)
- Leflunomide Shared Care Guideline (580 downloads)
- Lisdexamfetamine Shared Care Guideline (427 downloads)
- Melatonin Shared Care Guideline (629 downloads)
- Mercaptopurine Shared Care Guideline (474 downloads)
- Methotrexate Shared Care Guideline (2143 downloads)
- Methotrexate Shared Care Request Letter (49 downloads)
- Modafinil Shared Care Guideline (364 downloads)
- Mycophenolate Shared Care Guideline (642 downloads)
- Nebulised Colistimethate (Colomycin) for non-CF Bronchiectasis_Green+ Leaflet (142 downloads)
- Penicillamine Shared Care Guideline (287 downloads)
- Riluzole shared care agreement & guidelines (913 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Cinacalcet in Primary Hyperparathyroidism (269 downloads)
- Sodium Aurothiomalate (Intramuscular Gold Injection) Shared Care Guideline (215 downloads)
- Sulfasalazine Shared Care Guideline (735 downloads)
- Trans Anal Irrigation (TAI) for Refractory Chronic Constipation_Durham Constipation Clinic Guideline (198 downloads)
Specials
Other guidance
- CD&D APC Do Not Prescribe List (1228 downloads)
- CD&D APC Grey List (660 downloads)
- NICE NG 56 Multimorbidity: clinical assessment and management - briefing document (518 downloads)
- NTAG Guidance (845 downloads)
- Patient Decision Aids Resource (347 downloads)
- Useful prescribing information - a guide for prescribers (1559 downloads)
Prescribing systems and processes
- Useful prescribing information - a guide for prescribers (1559 downloads)
- What to do when prescribers join or leave a GP practice - briefing document (1008 downloads)
Self-care and over-the-counter medicines
- Self-Care and Medicines Available Over the Counter Summary (901 downloads)
- Self-Care and OTC Product Guidance (2286 downloads)
Local decision making