Non-urgent advice: The ICB Medicines Sub-Committee
The NENC Integrated Care System now has one governance procedure through the ICB Medicines Sub-Committee. This is supported by Northern Treatment Advisory Group (NTAG) and its subgroups. Until guidance can be reviewed by the ICB Medicines Sub-Committee and its sub-groups all guidance and agreements previously approved by the predecessor three Area Prescribing Committees (APCs) of County Durham & Tees Valley; North of Tyne, Gateshead & North Cumbria; and South Tyneside & Sunderland are still valid whilst within their review date. Clinicians referring to this guidance after any expiry date should exercise caution. ICB approved prescribing guidance and agreements will be hosted on the NTAG website moving forward and this is available publicly at https://ntag.nhs.uk/ .
Guidelines
Information on this page is hosted on behalf of the localities that formerly comprised Darlington CCG, Durham Dales, Easington & Sedgefield CCG, North Durham CCG and the former Durham & Darlington Area Prescribing Committee [Dissolved July 2019 – Responsibilities transferred to the County Durham & Tees Valley APC].
Link to resources for practices and pharmacies to support implementation
Formulary
North East and North Cumbria ICS Formulary
Clinical Guidelines
Gastro-intestinal system
- CD&TV Guidance for Prescribing & Monitoring Post Bariatric Surgery (2423 downloads )
- Trans Anal Irrigation (TAI) for Refractory Chronic Constipation or Faecal Incontinence - Durham Bowel Dysfunction Service Guide (1629 downloads )
Cardiovascular system
- Creatinine Clearance Calculation for DOACs - CD&TV APC Position Statement (567 downloads )
- DVT Investigation Proforma & Patient Information Sheet (1235 downloads )
- DVT Pathway Information (2061 downloads )
- Sacubitril Valsartan - CD&TV APC Prescribing Guidance (2538 downloads )
- Uncomplicated Hypertension Treatment Guidance - County Durham CCG (5111 downloads )
Respiratory system
Please Note: Guidelines in this category have passed the recommended review dates and have EXPIRED. These guidelines will NOT be reviewed or renewed – so have been retained on this page to support practice pending publication of NENC ICS guidance.
- Adult Asthma Inhaler Guide (11440 downloads )
- COPD Treatment - CD&TV APC Guide (31337 downloads )
- Nebulised Colistimethate (Colomycin) for non-CF Bronchiectasis_Green+ Leaflet (1224 downloads )
- Paediatric Asthma Inhaler Guide (4768 downloads )
Central nervous system
Pain
- Lidocaine Topical Patch - CD&TV APC Prescribing Advice (470 downloads )
- Pain Pathway - County Durham Care Partnership (275 downloads )
- Primary Care Pain Management Guideline - County Durham & Tees Valley CCGs (1775 downloads )
Mental Health
CD&TV APC-approved mental health prescribing resources are available via the PUBLICATIONS section of the Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust website and can be accessed from the TEWV Medicines Optimisation Interactive Guide:
- ADHD Medicines Supply Disruption 2023 - NENC Prescribing Advice (370 downloads )
- ADHD Medicines Shortages - Information for Patients, Families & Carers [NENC Oct 23] (422 downloads )
Infections and antibiotics
- Influenza Outbreak in Care Homes - GP Information Pack - Darlington (526 downloads )
- Nebulised Colistimethate (Colomycin) for non-CF Bronchiectasis_Green+ Leaflet (1224 downloads )
- Summary of Antimicrobial Prescribing Guidance – managing common infections [RCGP Target Toolkit] (6499 downloads )
Diabetes
Other endocrine
- CD&TV APC - GP Denosumab Prescribing Information Sheet (1435 downloads )
- Hypogonadism Management in Primary Care - CD&TV APC Guidance (677 downloads )
Kidney disease
Obstetrics, gynaecology and urinary tract
Malignant disease and immunosuppression
Nutrition and blood
- CD&TV guidelines for the supply of gluten-free products (2779 downloads )
- CD&TV Vitamins & Minerals Guidance (2330 downloads )
- CDDFT Dietetic Service - Adult Referral Criteria and Undernutrition Pathway (338 downloads )
- Cows' Milk Protein Allergy [non IgE] - Recognition & Management - CD&TV APC Full Guideline (1584 downloads )
- Cows' Milk Protein Allergy [non IgE] - Recognition & Management - CD&TV APC QRG (697 downloads )
- Hypomagnesaemia Management in Adults in Primary Care - CD&TV APC Guideline (1263 downloads )
- Primary Care Management of Vitamin D Deficiency (4429 downloads )
Musculoskeletal and joint diseases
Eye
Ear, nose and throat
Skin
- Emollient Prescribing for Dry Skin Conditions - CD&TV APC (3533 downloads )
- Emollient Switch Prescribing guide for County Durham & Tees Valley CCGs (1984 downloads )
- Specials Recommended by the British Association of Dermatologists for Skin Disease (2722 downloads )
- Wound Management Dressing Formulary (3856 downloads )
Immunological products and vaccines
Drug monitoring
Shared care
Any shared care guidelines (SCGs) listed below which have passed their review date will remain in use until an updated NENC ICB approved version is available, with only technical updates to address any emerging safety issues.
SCGs for medicines used in Mental Health – plus supporting policies and procedures – are also available from the PUBLICATIONS section of the Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust website and can be accessed from the TEWV Medicines Optimisation Interactive Guide:
- Apomorphine Shared Care Guideline (1588 downloads )
- Aripiprazole LAI – Shared Care Guideline (494 downloads )
- Atomoxetine – Shared Care Guidelines (362 downloads )
- Azathioprine Shared Care Guideline (4467 downloads )
- Ciclosporin Shared Care Guideline (2010 downloads )
- Cinacalcet for Primary Hyperparathyroidism Shared Care Guideline (1460 downloads )
- Dapsone [Dermatology] Shared Care Guideline (686 downloads )
- Dexamfetamine – Shared Care Guidelines (446 downloads )
- First Generation Antipsychotic FGA LAI – Shared Care Guideline (443 downloads )
- Guanfacine – Shared Care Guidelines (437 downloads )
- Hydroxycarbamide (Hydroxyurea) Shared Care Guideline (1897 downloads )
- Hydroxychloroquine Shared Care Guideline (2497 downloads )
- Leflunomide Shared Care Guideline (2662 downloads )
- Lithium – Shared Care Guidelines (463 downloads )
- Melatonin – Shared Care Guideline (597 downloads )
- Mercaptopurine Shared Care Guideline (2195 downloads )
- Methotrexate SC Injections - Prescribing and Monitoring Arrangements [CDDFT] (251 downloads )
- Methotrexate Shared Care Guideline (10198 downloads )
- Methylphenidate – Shared Care Guidelines (490 downloads )
- Mycophenolate Shared Care Guideline (2663 downloads )
- NENC Shared Care Protocol Riluzole for patients in adult services (3383 downloads )
- Paliperidone LAI – Shared Care Guidelines (386 downloads )
- Safe Transfer of Prescribing - TEWV (424 downloads )
- Safe Transfer of Psychotropic Medication - TEWV (423 downloads )
- Sulfasalazine Shared Care Guideline (4035 downloads )
- Valproate – Shared Care Guidelines (436 downloads )
Specials
- Specials Recommended by the British Association of Dermatologists for Skin Disease (2722 downloads )
Other guidance
- Cannabis based medicinal products for use in humans: information for primary care (818 downloads )
- CD&TV Stoma Accessories Guide (972 downloads )
- County Durham & Tees Valley Do Not Prescribe/Grey List (3704 downloads )
- Medical cannabis (and cannabis oils) patient information leaflet (815 downloads )
- NTAG Guidance (2270 downloads )
Prescribing systems and processes
- Model Repeat Prescribing System (4258 downloads )
- Monitored Dosage Systems - County Durham Recommendation Form [New MDS] (679 downloads )
- Monitored Dosage Systems - County Durham Review Form (493 downloads )
- Monitored Dosage Systems - County Durham Supplementary Guidance (456 downloads )
- Monitored Dosage Systems and Seven Day Prescriptions - CD&TV APC Guidance (976 downloads )
Self-care and over-the-counter medicines
- Conditions for which over the counter items should not routinely be prescribed (1097 downloads )
- Conditions for which over the counter items should not routinely be prescribed in primary care: exception criteria (1380 downloads )
- Prescribing of medicines available to purchase over the counter for self-care (1323 downloads )
- Self-Care OTC Guidance (657 downloads )