Clinical Guidelines
Gastro-intestinal system
Cardiovascular system
Respiratory system
- South Tyneside and Sunderland Asthma Guidelines For Adults Aged 17 Years and Over (344 downloads)
- South Tyneside COPD Guidelines (837 downloads)
- South Tyneside COPD Inhaler Guide (1086 downloads)
Central nervous system
- Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors: Information for Primary Care (121 downloads)
- Melatonin scg Feb 2015 v1 (548 downloads)
- Memantine: Information Leaflet for Primary Care (130 downloads)
- Methylphenidate, Dexamfetamine, Lisdexamfetamine and Atomoxetine for treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in Adults (188 downloads)
- Methylphenidate, Dexamfetamine, Lisdexamfetamine, Atomoxetine and Guanfacine for treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in Children and Young People (175 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Ketamine in Palliative Care (291 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Lithium Therapy (387 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Melatonin for the Management of Sleep – Wake Disorders in Children and Young People (CYP) (104 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Naltrexone for the Management of Agitation and/ or Self Injurious Behaviour in Patients with Autism or Learning Disabilities (274 downloads)
Infections and antibiotics
- NICE antimicrobial prescribing guidelines (link to NICE website) (1618 downloads)
- Risk Assessment for Clostridium Difficile Infection (275 downloads)
Diabetes
Other endocrine
- Denosumab Leaflet (141 downloads)
- Prescribing Guidelines for the Management of Osteoporosis (388 downloads)
- Prescribing Guidelines for the Management of Osteoporosis - Practice Detail Aid (330 downloads)
Obstetrics, gynaecology and urinary tract
Malignant disease and immunosuppression
Nutrition and blood
- Guidelines for Prescribing Gluten-Free Products in Adults (395 downloads)
- Guidelines for Prescribing Gluten-Free Products in Adults - Practice Detail Aid (1827 downloads)
- Guidelines for Prescribing Sip Feeds in Adults (514 downloads)
- Guidelines for Prescribing Sip Feeds in Adults - Practice Detail Aid (323 downloads)
- Prescribing Specialist Infant Formulas (198 downloads)
Musculoskeletal and joint diseases
- Opioid Resource Pack (64 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Azathioprine for the Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis (345 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Ciclosporin for the Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis (297 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Hydroxychloroquine for the Management of Mild and Chronic Inflammation (357 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Leflunomide for the Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis and Psoriatic Arthritis (301 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Methotrexate for the Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis and Connective Tissue Disease (426 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Penicillamine for the Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis (305 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Sodium Aurothiomalate Injection for the Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis (273 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Sulfasalazine for the Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis and Seronegative Spondyloarthropathy (334 downloads)
Eye
Ear, nose and throat
Skin
- Gateshead, South Tyneside and Sunderland Wound Management Formulary (383 downloads)
- South Tyneside Nursing Homes Wound Management Formulary (316 downloads)
- South Tyneside Wound Management Formulary Quick Reference Guide (409 downloads)
Immunological products and vaccines
Drug monitoring
Shared care
- Gaunfacine Shared Care Protocol (262 downloads)
- Policy for the Transfer of Prescribing between Primary and Secondary Care (366 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline For Degarelix 80mg SC Injection – Prostate Cancer (115 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline For Goserelin 10.8mg Implant – Prostate Cancer (110 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Hydroxychloroquine for the Management of Mild and Chronic Inflammation (357 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Ketamine in Palliative Care (291 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Leflunomide for the Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis and Psoriatic Arthritis (301 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline For Leuprolin Acetate 11.25mg Injection – Prostate Cancer (113 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Lithium Therapy (387 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Melatonin for the Management of Sleep – Wake Disorders in Children and Young People (CYP) (104 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Methotrexate for the Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis and Connective Tissue Disease (426 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Naltrexone for the Management of Agitation and/ or Self Injurious Behaviour in Patients with Autism or Learning Disabilities (274 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Penicillamine for the Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis (305 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Sodium Aurothiomalate Injection for the Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis (273 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Sulfasalazine for the Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis and Seronegative Spondyloarthropathy (334 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline For Triptorelin 11.25mg and 22.5mg Injection – Prostate Cancer (109 downloads)
Specials
Other guidance
- NICE NG 56 Multimorbidity: clinical assessment and management - briefing document (843 downloads)
- NTAG Guidance (1307 downloads)
- Policy for the Transfer of Prescribing between Primary and Secondary Care (366 downloads)
- Stoma Guidelines - July 2018 (122 downloads)
- Useful prescribing information - a guide for prescribers (2783 downloads)
Other Guidelines
Prescribing systems and processes
- Statement on the Supply of Specials (295 downloads)
- Useful prescribing information - a guide for prescribers (2783 downloads)
- What to do when prescribers join or leave a GP practice - briefing document (2252 downloads)
Self-care and over-the-counter medicines
- Self-Care and Medicines Available Over The Counter (OTC) (1111 downloads)
- South Tyneside Non-Prescribed Medicines in Schools (86 downloads)