Clinical Guidelines
Gastro-intestinal system
Cardiovascular system
Respiratory system
- South Tyneside and Sunderland Asthma Guidelines For Adults Aged 17 Years and Over (254 downloads)
- South Tyneside COPD Guidelines (648 downloads)
- South Tyneside COPD Inhaler Guide (896 downloads)
Central nervous system
- Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors: Information for Primary Care (47 downloads)
- Melatonin scg Feb 2015 v1 (303 downloads)
- Memantine: Information Leaflet for Primary Care (49 downloads)
- Methylphenidate, Dexamfetamine, Lisdexamfetamine and Atomoxetine for treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in Adults (76 downloads)
- Methylphenidate, Dexamfetamine, Lisdexamfetamine, Atomoxetine and Guanfacine for treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in Children and Young People (67 downloads)
- North of England Cancer Network Palliative and End of Life Care Guidelines (1252 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Ketamine in Palliative Care (228 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Lithium Therapy (289 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Melatonin for the Management of Sleep – Wake Disorders in Children and Young People (CYP) (38 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Naltrexone for the Management of Agitation and/ or Self Injurious Behaviour in Patients with Autism or Learning Disabilities (217 downloads)
Infections and antibiotics
- NICE antimicrobial prescribing guidelines (link to NICE website) (904 downloads)
- Risk Assessment for Clostridium Difficile Infection (217 downloads)
Diabetes
Other endocrine
- Denosumab Leaflet (80 downloads)
- Prescribing Guidelines for the Management of Osteoporosis (330 downloads)
- Prescribing Guidelines for the Management of Osteoporosis - Practice Detail Aid (272 downloads)
Obstetrics, gynaecology and urinary tract
Malignant disease and immunosuppression
Nutrition and blood
- Guidelines for Prescribing Gluten-Free Products in Adults (333 downloads)
- Guidelines for Prescribing Gluten-Free Products in Adults - Practice Detail Aid (1516 downloads)
- Guidelines for Prescribing Sip Feeds in Adults (454 downloads)
- Guidelines for Prescribing Sip Feeds in Adults - Practice Detail Aid (268 downloads)
- Prescribing Specialist Infant Formulas (87 downloads)
Musculoskeletal and joint diseases
- Opioid Resource Pack (2 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Azathioprine for the Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis (286 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Ciclosporin for the Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis (241 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Hydroxychloroquine for the Management of Mild and Chronic Inflammation (291 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Leflunomide for the Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis and Psoriatic Arthritis (244 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Methotrexate for the Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis and Connective Tissue Disease (360 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Penicillamine for the Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis (243 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Sodium Aurothiomalate Injection for the Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis (219 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Sulfasalazine for the Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis and Seronegative Spondyloarthropathy (276 downloads)
Eye
Ear, nose and throat
Skin
- Gateshead, South Tyneside and Sunderland Wound Management Formulary (324 downloads)
- South Tyneside Nursing Homes Wound Management Formulary (258 downloads)
- South Tyneside Wound Management Formulary Quick Reference Guide (353 downloads)
Immunological products and vaccines
Drug monitoring
Shared care
- Gaunfacine Shared Care Protocol (186 downloads)
- Policy for the Transfer of Prescribing between Primary and Secondary Care (307 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline For Degarelix 80mg SC Injection – Prostate Cancer (56 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline For Goserelin 10.8mg Implant – Prostate Cancer (52 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Hydroxychloroquine for the Management of Mild and Chronic Inflammation (291 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Ketamine in Palliative Care (228 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Leflunomide for the Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis and Psoriatic Arthritis (244 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline For Leuprolin Acetate 11.25mg Injection – Prostate Cancer (59 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Lithium Therapy (289 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Melatonin for the Management of Sleep – Wake Disorders in Children and Young People (CYP) (38 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Methotrexate for the Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis and Connective Tissue Disease (360 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Naltrexone for the Management of Agitation and/ or Self Injurious Behaviour in Patients with Autism or Learning Disabilities (217 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Penicillamine for the Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis (243 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Sodium Aurothiomalate Injection for the Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis (219 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Sulfasalazine for the Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis and Seronegative Spondyloarthropathy (276 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline For Triptorelin 11.25mg and 22.5mg Injection – Prostate Cancer (53 downloads)
Specials
Other guidance
- NICE NG 56 Multimorbidity: clinical assessment and management - briefing document (748 downloads)
- NTAG Guidance (1169 downloads)
- Policy for the Transfer of Prescribing between Primary and Secondary Care (307 downloads)
- Stoma Guidelines - July 2018 (67 downloads)
- Useful prescribing information - a guide for prescribers (2519 downloads)
Other Guidelines
Prescribing systems and processes
- Statement on the Supply of Specials (238 downloads)
- Useful prescribing information - a guide for prescribers (2519 downloads)
- What to do when prescribers join or leave a GP practice - briefing document (1983 downloads)
Self-care and over-the-counter medicines
- Self-Care and Medicines Available Over The Counter (OTC) (480 downloads)
- South Tyneside Non-Prescribed Medicines in Schools (29 downloads)