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 (2530 downloads )
- Trans Anal Irrigation (TAI) for Refractory Chronic Constipation or Faecal Incontinence - Durham Bowel Dysfunction Service Guide (1637 downloads )
Cardiovascular system
- Creatinine Clearance Calculation for DOACs - CD&TV APC Position Statement (579 downloads )
- DVT Investigation Proforma & Patient Information Sheet (1240 downloads )
- DVT Pathway Information (2119 downloads )
- Sacubitril Valsartan - CD&TV APC Prescribing Guidance (2550 downloads )
- Uncomplicated Hypertension Treatment Guidance - County Durham CCG (5117 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 (11493 downloads )
- COPD Treatment - CD&TV APC Guide (31391 downloads )
- Nebulised Colistimethate (Colomycin) for non-CF Bronchiectasis_Green+ Leaflet (1234 downloads )
- Paediatric Asthma Inhaler Guide (4824 downloads )
Central nervous system
Pain
- Lidocaine Topical Patch - CD&TV APC Prescribing Advice (485 downloads )
- Pain Pathway - County Durham Care Partnership (285 downloads )
- Primary Care Pain Management Guideline - County Durham & Tees Valley CCGs (1788 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 (386 downloads )
- ADHD Medicines Shortages - Information for Patients, Families & Carers [NENC Oct 23] (438 downloads )
Infections and antibiotics
- Influenza Outbreak in Care Homes - GP Information Pack - Darlington (540 downloads )
- Nebulised Colistimethate (Colomycin) for non-CF Bronchiectasis_Green+ Leaflet (1234 downloads )
- Summary of Antimicrobial Prescribing Guidance – managing common infections [RCGP Target Toolkit] (6518 downloads )
Diabetes
Other endocrine
- CD&TV APC - GP Denosumab Prescribing Information Sheet (1449 downloads )
- Hypogonadism Management in Primary Care - CD&TV APC Guidance (699 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 (2794 downloads )
- CD&TV Vitamins & Minerals Guidance (2394 downloads )
- CDDFT Dietetic Service - Adult Referral Criteria and Undernutrition Pathway (344 downloads )
- Cows' Milk Protein Allergy [non IgE] - Recognition & Management - CD&TV APC Full Guideline (1648 downloads )
- Cows' Milk Protein Allergy [non IgE] - Recognition & Management - CD&TV APC QRG (711 downloads )
- Hypomagnesaemia Management in Adults in Primary Care - CD&TV APC Guideline (1273 downloads )
- Primary Care Management of Vitamin D Deficiency (4447 downloads )
Musculoskeletal and joint diseases
Eye
Ear, nose and throat
Skin
- Emollient Prescribing for Dry Skin Conditions - CD&TV APC (3559 downloads )
- Emollient Switch Prescribing guide for County Durham & Tees Valley CCGs (1994 downloads )
- Specials Recommended by the British Association of Dermatologists for Skin Disease (2736 downloads )
- Wound Management Dressing Formulary (3863 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 (1602 downloads )
- Aripiprazole LAI – Shared Care Guideline (501 downloads )
- Atomoxetine – Shared Care Guidelines (371 downloads )
- Azathioprine Shared Care Guideline (4480 downloads )
- Ciclosporin Shared Care Guideline (2032 downloads )
- Cinacalcet for Primary Hyperparathyroidism Shared Care Guideline (1477 downloads )
- Dapsone [Dermatology] Shared Care Guideline (700 downloads )
- Dexamfetamine – Shared Care Guidelines (456 downloads )
- First Generation Antipsychotic FGA LAI – Shared Care Guideline (449 downloads )
- Guanfacine – Shared Care Guidelines (443 downloads )
- Hydroxycarbamide (Hydroxyurea) Shared Care Guideline (1905 downloads )
- Hydroxychloroquine Shared Care Guideline (2509 downloads )
- Leflunomide Shared Care Guideline (2673 downloads )
- Lithium – Shared Care Guidelines (471 downloads )
- Melatonin – Shared Care Guideline (605 downloads )
- Mercaptopurine Shared Care Guideline (2208 downloads )
- Methotrexate SC Injections - Prescribing and Monitoring Arrangements [CDDFT] (262 downloads )
- Methotrexate Shared Care Guideline (10220 downloads )
- Methylphenidate – Shared Care Guidelines (499 downloads )
- Mycophenolate Shared Care Guideline (2673 downloads )
- NENC Shared Care Protocol Riluzole for patients in adult services (3408 downloads )
- Paliperidone LAI – Shared Care Guidelines (394 downloads )
- Safe Transfer of Prescribing - TEWV (433 downloads )
- Safe Transfer of Psychotropic Medication - TEWV (428 downloads )
- Sulfasalazine Shared Care Guideline (4052 downloads )
- Valproate – Shared Care Guidelines (445 downloads )
Specials
- Specials Recommended by the British Association of Dermatologists for Skin Disease (2736 downloads )
Other guidance
- Cannabis based medicinal products for use in humans: information for primary care (822 downloads )
- CD&TV Stoma Accessories Guide (984 downloads )
- County Durham & Tees Valley Do Not Prescribe/Grey List (3719 downloads )
- Medical cannabis (and cannabis oils) patient information leaflet (824 downloads )
- NTAG Guidance (2291 downloads )
Prescribing systems and processes
- Model Repeat Prescribing System (4271 downloads )
- Monitored Dosage Systems - County Durham Recommendation Form [New MDS] (688 downloads )
- Monitored Dosage Systems - County Durham Review Form (500 downloads )
- Monitored Dosage Systems - County Durham Supplementary Guidance (465 downloads )
- Monitored Dosage Systems and Seven Day Prescriptions - CD&TV APC Guidance (989 downloads )
Self-care and over-the-counter medicines
- Conditions for which over the counter items should not routinely be prescribed (1104 downloads )
- Conditions for which over the counter items should not routinely be prescribed in primary care: exception criteria (1387 downloads )
- Prescribing of medicines available to purchase over the counter for self-care (1334 downloads )
- Self-Care OTC Guidance (674 downloads )