Clinical Guidelines
Gastro-intestinal system
Cardiovascular system
Respiratory system
- South Tyneside and Sunderland Asthma Guidelines For Adults Aged 17 Years and Over (150 downloads)
- South Tyneside COPD Guidelines (510 downloads)
- South Tyneside COPD Inhaler Guide (747 downloads)
Central nervous system
- Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors: Information for Primary Care (37 downloads)
- Melatonin scg Feb 2015 v1 (282 downloads)
- Memantine: Information Leaflet for Primary Care (41 downloads)
- Methylphenidate, Dexamfetamine, Lisdexamfetamine and Atomoxetine for treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in Adults (43 downloads)
- Methylphenidate, Dexamfetamine, Lisdexamfetamine, Atomoxetine and Guanfacine for treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in Children and Young People (41 downloads)
- North of England Cancer Network Palliative and End of Life Care Guidelines (1194 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Ketamine in Palliative Care (209 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Lithium Therapy (262 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Melatonin for the Management of Sleep – Wake Disorders in Children and Young People (CYP) (15 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Naltrexone for the Management of Agitation and/ or Self Injurious Behaviour in Patients with Autism or Learning Disabilities (203 downloads)
Infections and antibiotics
- Antibiotic Prescribing Guideline for Primary Care – North East & Cumbria – Jan 2018 v4 (48517 downloads)
- Risk Assessment for Clostridium Difficile Infection (202 downloads)
Diabetes
Other endocrine
- Denosumab Leaflet (65 downloads)
- Prescribing Guidelines for the Management of Osteoporosis (312 downloads)
- Prescribing Guidelines for the Management of Osteoporosis - Practice Detail Aid (262 downloads)
Obstetrics, gynaecology and urinary tract
Malignant disease and immunosuppression
Nutrition and blood
- Guidelines for Prescribing Gluten-Free Products in Adults (314 downloads)
- Guidelines for Prescribing Gluten-Free Products in Adults - Practice Detail Aid (1031 downloads)
- Guidelines for Prescribing Sip Feeds in Adults (429 downloads)
- Guidelines for Prescribing Sip Feeds in Adults - Practice Detail Aid (258 downloads)
- Prescribing Specialist Infant Formulas (46 downloads)
Musculoskeletal and joint diseases
- Shared Care Guideline for Azathioprine for the Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis (272 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Ciclosporin for the Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis (227 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Hydroxychloroquine for the Management of Mild and Chronic Inflammation (271 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Leflunomide for the Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis and Psoriatic Arthritis (227 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Methotrexate for the Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis and Connective Tissue Disease (338 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Penicillamine for the Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis (226 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Sodium Aurothiomalate Injection for the Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis (208 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Sulfasalazine for the Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis and Seronegative Spondyloarthropathy (259 downloads)
Eye
Ear, nose and throat
Skin
- Gateshead, South Tyneside and Sunderland Wound Management Formulary (308 downloads)
- South Tyneside Nursing Homes Wound Management Formulary (245 downloads)
- South Tyneside Wound Management Formulary Quick Reference Guide (331 downloads)
Immunological products and vaccines
Drug monitoring
Shared care
- Gaunfacine Shared Care Protocol (176 downloads)
- Policy for the Transfer of Prescribing between Primary and Secondary Care (290 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline For Degarelix 80mg SC Injection – Prostate Cancer (43 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline For Goserelin 10.8mg Implant – Prostate Cancer (40 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Hydroxychloroquine for the Management of Mild and Chronic Inflammation (271 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Ketamine in Palliative Care (209 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Leflunomide for the Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis and Psoriatic Arthritis (227 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline For Leuprolin Acetate 11.25mg Injection – Prostate Cancer (45 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Lithium Therapy (262 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Melatonin for the Management of Sleep – Wake Disorders in Children and Young People (CYP) (15 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Methotrexate for the Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis and Connective Tissue Disease (338 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Naltrexone for the Management of Agitation and/ or Self Injurious Behaviour in Patients with Autism or Learning Disabilities (203 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Penicillamine for the Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis (226 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Sodium Aurothiomalate Injection for the Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis (208 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Sulfasalazine for the Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis and Seronegative Spondyloarthropathy (259 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline For Triptorelin 11.25mg and 22.5mg Injection – Prostate Cancer (41 downloads)
Specials
Other guidance
- NICE NG 56 Multimorbidity: clinical assessment and management - briefing document (701 downloads)
- NTAG Guidance (1089 downloads)
- Policy for the Transfer of Prescribing between Primary and Secondary Care (290 downloads)
- Stoma Guidelines - July 2018 (52 downloads)
- Useful prescribing information - a guide for prescribers (2310 downloads)
Other Guidelines
Prescribing systems and processes
- Statement on the Supply of Specials (225 downloads)
- Useful prescribing information - a guide for prescribers (2310 downloads)
- What to do when prescribers join or leave a GP practice - briefing document (1657 downloads)
Self-care and over-the-counter medicines
These documents are currently being updated and will be available shortly. Apologies for any inconvenience
- Self-Care and Medicines Available Over the Counter Summary (0 downloads)
- Self-Care and OTC Product Guidance (0 downloads)
- South Tyneside Non-Prescribed Medicines in Schools (15 downloads)