Clinical Guidelines
Gastro-intestinal system
Cardiovascular system
- FATS7 Strategy for the Use of Cholesterol Lowering Drugs (1188 downloads)
- Management of Confirmed Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction (LVSD) (233 downloads)
- Monitoring of Dalteparin (Fragmin) (169 downloads)
- Monitoring of Enoxaparin (Clexane) (182 downloads)
- Monitoring of Tinzaparin (Innohep) (205 downloads)
Respiratory system
- South Tyneside and Sunderland Asthma Guidelines For Adults Aged 17 Years and Over (20 downloads)
- South Tyneside COPD Guidelines (247 downloads)
- South Tyneside COPD Inhaler Guide (480 downloads)
Central nervous system
- Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors: Information for Primary Care (11 downloads)
- Melatonin scg Feb 2015 v1 (249 downloads)
- Memantine: Information Leaflet for Primary Care (16 downloads)
- North of England Cancer Network Palliative and End of Life Care Guidelines (1039 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Atomoxetine in the Treatment of ADHD in Adults (51 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Atomoxetine in the Treatment of ADHD in Children and Young People (50 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Ketamine in Palliative Care (180 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Lisdexamfetamine in the Treatment of ADHD in Adults (32 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Lisdexamfetamine in the Treatment of ADHD in Children and Young People (37 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Lithium Therapy (221 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Melatonin for the Management of Sleep-Wake Disorders in Children (226 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Methylphenidate in the Treatment of ADHD in Children and Young People (46 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Methylphenidate in the Treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Adults (48 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Naltrexone for the Management of Agitation and/ or Self Injurious Behaviour in Patients with Autism or Learning Disabilities (166 downloads)
Infections and antibiotics
- North East & Cumbria antimicrobial prescribing guideline for primary care (33772 downloads)
- Risk Assessment for Clostridium Difficile Infection (173 downloads)
Diabetes
Other endocrine
- Denosumab Leaflet (14 downloads)
- Prescribing Guidelines for the Management of Osteoporosis (270 downloads)
- Prescribing Guidelines for the Management of Osteoporosis - Practice Detail Aid (229 downloads)
Obstetrics, gynaecology and urinary tract
Malignant disease and immunosuppression
Nutrition and blood
- Guidelines for Prescribing Gluten-Free Products in Adults (260 downloads)
- Guidelines for Prescribing Gluten-Free Products in Adults - Practice Detail Aid (999 downloads)
- Guidelines for Prescribing Sip Feeds in Adults (376 downloads)
- Guidelines for Prescribing Sip Feeds in Adults - Practice Detail Aid (227 downloads)
- Prescribing Specialist Infant Formulas (200 downloads)
Musculoskeletal and joint diseases
- Shared Care Guideline for Azathioprine for the Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis (229 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Ciclosporin for the Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis (193 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Hydroxychloroquine for the Management of Mild and Chronic Inflammation (237 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Leflunomide for the Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis and Psoriatic Arthritis (194 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Methotrexate for the Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis and Connective Tissue Disease (296 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Penicillamine for the Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis (198 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Sodium Aurothiomalate Injection for the Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis (173 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Sulfasalazine for the Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis and Seronegative Spondyloarthropathy (218 downloads)
Eye
Ear, nose and throat
Skin
- Gateshead, South Tyneside and Sunderland Wound Management Formulary (268 downloads)
- South Tyneside Nursing Homes Wound Management Formulary (214 downloads)
- South Tyneside Wound Management Formulary Quick Reference Guide (296 downloads)
Immunological products and vaccines
Drug monitoring
Shared care
- Gaunfacine Shared Care Protocol (146 downloads)
- Policy for the Transfer of Prescribing between Primary and Secondary Care (252 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Atomoxetine in the Treatment of ADHD in Adults (51 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Atomoxetine in the Treatment of ADHD in Children and Young People (50 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline For Degarelix 80mg SC Injection – Prostate Cancer (16 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline For Goserelin 10.8mg Implant – Prostate Cancer (13 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Hydroxychloroquine for the Management of Mild and Chronic Inflammation (237 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Ketamine in Palliative Care (180 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Leflunomide for the Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis and Psoriatic Arthritis (194 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline For Leuprolin Acetate 11.25mg Injection – Prostate Cancer (17 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Lisdexamfetamine in the Treatment of ADHD in Children and Young People (37 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Lithium Therapy (221 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Melatonin for the Management of Sleep-Wake Disorders in Children (226 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Methotrexate for the Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis and Connective Tissue Disease (296 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Methylphenidate in the Treatment of ADHD in Children and Young People (46 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Methylphenidate in the Treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Adults (48 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Naltrexone for the Management of Agitation and/ or Self Injurious Behaviour in Patients with Autism or Learning Disabilities (166 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Penicillamine for the Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis (198 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Sodium Aurothiomalate Injection for the Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis (173 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Sulfasalazine for the Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis and Seronegative Spondyloarthropathy (218 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline For Triptorelin 11.25mg and 22.5mg Injection – Prostate Cancer (20 downloads)
Specials
Other guidance
- NICE NG 56 Multimorbidity: clinical assessment and management - briefing document (605 downloads)
- NTAG Guidance (973 downloads)
- Policy for the Transfer of Prescribing between Primary and Secondary Care (252 downloads)
- Stoma Guidelines - July 2018 (9 downloads)
- Useful prescribing information - a guide for prescribers (1981 downloads)
Other Guidelines
Prescribing systems and processes
- Statement on the Supply of Specials (199 downloads)
- Useful prescribing information - a guide for prescribers (1981 downloads)
- What to do when prescribers join or leave a GP practice - briefing document (1213 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)