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 (2621 downloads )
- Trans Anal Irrigation (TAI) for Refractory Chronic Constipation or Faecal Incontinence - Durham Bowel Dysfunction Service Guide (1657 downloads )
Cardiovascular system
- Creatinine Clearance Calculation for DOACs - CD&TV APC Position Statement (609 downloads )
- DVT Investigation Proforma & Patient Information Sheet (1255 downloads )
- DVT Pathway Information (2203 downloads )
- Sacubitril Valsartan - CD&TV APC Prescribing Guidance (2580 downloads )
- Uncomplicated Hypertension Treatment Guidance - County Durham CCG (5135 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 (11574 downloads )
- COPD Treatment - CD&TV APC Guide (31467 downloads )
- Nebulised Colistimethate (Colomycin) for non-CF Bronchiectasis_Green+ Leaflet (1258 downloads )
- Paediatric Asthma Inhaler Guide (4897 downloads )
Central nervous system
Pain
- Lidocaine Topical Patch - CD&TV APC Prescribing Advice (525 downloads )
- Pain Pathway - County Durham Care Partnership (303 downloads )
- Primary Care Pain Management Guideline - County Durham & Tees Valley CCGs (1820 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 (420 downloads )
- ADHD Medicines Shortages - Information for Patients, Families & Carers [NENC Oct 23] (470 downloads )
Infections and antibiotics
- Influenza Outbreak in Care Homes - GP Information Pack - Darlington (566 downloads )
- Nebulised Colistimethate (Colomycin) for non-CF Bronchiectasis_Green+ Leaflet (1258 downloads )
- Summary of Antimicrobial Prescribing Guidance – managing common infections [RCGP Target Toolkit] (6558 downloads )
Diabetes
Other endocrine
- CD&TV APC - GP Denosumab Prescribing Information Sheet (1489 downloads )
- Hypogonadism Management in Primary Care - CD&TV APC Guidance (737 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 (2823 downloads )
- CD&TV Vitamins & Minerals Guidance (2482 downloads )
- CDDFT Dietetic Service - Adult Referral Criteria and Undernutrition Pathway (359 downloads )
- Cows' Milk Protein Allergy [non IgE] - Recognition & Management - CD&TV APC Full Guideline (1729 downloads )
- Cows' Milk Protein Allergy [non IgE] - Recognition & Management - CD&TV APC QRG (738 downloads )
- Hypomagnesaemia Management in Adults in Primary Care - CD&TV APC Guideline (1297 downloads )
- Primary Care Management of Vitamin D Deficiency (4478 downloads )
Musculoskeletal and joint diseases
Eye
Ear, nose and throat
Skin
- Emollient Prescribing for Dry Skin Conditions - CD&TV APC (3605 downloads )
- Emollient Switch Prescribing guide for County Durham & Tees Valley CCGs (2023 downloads )
- Specials Recommended by the British Association of Dermatologists for Skin Disease (2769 downloads )
- Wound Management Dressing Formulary (3879 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 (1625 downloads )
- Aripiprazole LAI – Shared Care Guideline (521 downloads )
- Atomoxetine – Shared Care Guidelines (388 downloads )
- Azathioprine Shared Care Guideline (4506 downloads )
- Ciclosporin Shared Care Guideline (2079 downloads )
- Cinacalcet for Primary Hyperparathyroidism Shared Care Guideline (1504 downloads )
- Dapsone [Dermatology] Shared Care Guideline (725 downloads )
- Dexamfetamine – Shared Care Guidelines (472 downloads )
- First Generation Antipsychotic FGA LAI – Shared Care Guideline (468 downloads )
- Guanfacine – Shared Care Guidelines (464 downloads )
- Hydroxycarbamide (Hydroxyurea) Shared Care Guideline (1922 downloads )
- Hydroxychloroquine Shared Care Guideline (2550 downloads )
- Leflunomide Shared Care Guideline (2701 downloads )
- Lithium – Shared Care Guidelines (489 downloads )
- Melatonin – Shared Care Guideline (624 downloads )
- Mercaptopurine Shared Care Guideline (2230 downloads )
- Methotrexate SC Injections - Prescribing and Monitoring Arrangements [CDDFT] (279 downloads )
- Methotrexate Shared Care Guideline (10268 downloads )
- Methylphenidate – Shared Care Guidelines (522 downloads )
- Mycophenolate Shared Care Guideline (2701 downloads )
- NENC Shared Care Protocol Riluzole for patients in adult services (3451 downloads )
- Paliperidone LAI – Shared Care Guidelines (411 downloads )
- Safe Transfer of Prescribing - TEWV (449 downloads )
- Safe Transfer of Psychotropic Medication - TEWV (445 downloads )
- Sulfasalazine Shared Care Guideline (4077 downloads )
- Valproate – Shared Care Guidelines (460 downloads )
Specials
- Specials Recommended by the British Association of Dermatologists for Skin Disease (2769 downloads )
Other guidance
- Cannabis based medicinal products for use in humans: information for primary care (841 downloads )
- CD&TV Stoma Accessories Guide (1012 downloads )
- County Durham & Tees Valley Do Not Prescribe/Grey List (3755 downloads )
- Medical cannabis (and cannabis oils) patient information leaflet (842 downloads )
- NTAG Guidance (2330 downloads )
Prescribing systems and processes
- Model Repeat Prescribing System (4313 downloads )
- Monitored Dosage Systems - County Durham Recommendation Form [New MDS] (706 downloads )
- Monitored Dosage Systems - County Durham Review Form (518 downloads )
- Monitored Dosage Systems - County Durham Supplementary Guidance (484 downloads )
- Monitored Dosage Systems and Seven Day Prescriptions - CD&TV APC Guidance (1012 downloads )
Self-care and over-the-counter medicines
- Conditions for which over the counter items should not routinely be prescribed (1117 downloads )
- Conditions for which over the counter items should not routinely be prescribed in primary care: exception criteria (1403 downloads )
- Prescribing of medicines available to purchase over the counter for self-care (1353 downloads )
- Self-Care OTC Guidance (714 downloads )