Clinical Guidelines
Gastro-intestinal system
Cardiovascular system
Respiratory system
- South Tyneside and Sunderland Asthma Guidelines For Adults Aged 17 Years and Over (228 downloads)
- South Tyneside COPD Guidelines (584 downloads)
- South Tyneside COPD Inhaler Guide (822 downloads)
Central nervous system
- Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors: Information for Primary Care (42 downloads)
- Melatonin scg Feb 2015 v1 (292 downloads)
- Memantine: Information Leaflet for Primary Care (44 downloads)
- Methylphenidate, Dexamfetamine, Lisdexamfetamine and Atomoxetine for treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in Adults (62 downloads)
- Methylphenidate, Dexamfetamine, Lisdexamfetamine, Atomoxetine and Guanfacine for treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in Children and Young People (51 downloads)
- North of England Cancer Network Palliative and End of Life Care Guidelines (1222 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Ketamine in Palliative Care (219 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Lithium Therapy (269 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Melatonin for the Management of Sleep – Wake Disorders in Children and Young People (CYP) (25 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Naltrexone for the Management of Agitation and/ or Self Injurious Behaviour in Patients with Autism or Learning Disabilities (210 downloads)
Infections and antibiotics
- NICE antimicrobial prescribing guidelines (link to NICE website) (546 downloads)
- Risk Assessment for Clostridium Difficile Infection (208 downloads)
Diabetes
Other endocrine
- Denosumab Leaflet (73 downloads)
- Prescribing Guidelines for the Management of Osteoporosis (322 downloads)
- Prescribing Guidelines for the Management of Osteoporosis - Practice Detail Aid (269 downloads)
Obstetrics, gynaecology and urinary tract
Malignant disease and immunosuppression
Nutrition and blood
- Guidelines for Prescribing Gluten-Free Products in Adults (323 downloads)
- Guidelines for Prescribing Gluten-Free Products in Adults - Practice Detail Aid (1284 downloads)
- Guidelines for Prescribing Sip Feeds in Adults (443 downloads)
- Guidelines for Prescribing Sip Feeds in Adults - Practice Detail Aid (262 downloads)
- Prescribing Specialist Infant Formulas (65 downloads)
Musculoskeletal and joint diseases
- Shared Care Guideline for Azathioprine for the Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis (280 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Ciclosporin for the Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis (235 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Hydroxychloroquine for the Management of Mild and Chronic Inflammation (284 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Leflunomide for the Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis and Psoriatic Arthritis (238 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Methotrexate for the Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis and Connective Tissue Disease (353 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Penicillamine for the Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis (236 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Sodium Aurothiomalate Injection for the Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis (214 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Sulfasalazine for the Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis and Seronegative Spondyloarthropathy (269 downloads)
Eye
Ear, nose and throat
Skin
- Gateshead, South Tyneside and Sunderland Wound Management Formulary (314 downloads)
- South Tyneside Nursing Homes Wound Management Formulary (250 downloads)
- South Tyneside Wound Management Formulary Quick Reference Guide (339 downloads)
Immunological products and vaccines
Drug monitoring
Shared care
- Gaunfacine Shared Care Protocol (182 downloads)
- Policy for the Transfer of Prescribing between Primary and Secondary Care (299 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline For Degarelix 80mg SC Injection – Prostate Cancer (51 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline For Goserelin 10.8mg Implant – Prostate Cancer (45 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Hydroxychloroquine for the Management of Mild and Chronic Inflammation (284 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Ketamine in Palliative Care (219 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Leflunomide for the Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis and Psoriatic Arthritis (238 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline For Leuprolin Acetate 11.25mg Injection – Prostate Cancer (53 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Lithium Therapy (269 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Melatonin for the Management of Sleep – Wake Disorders in Children and Young People (CYP) (25 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Methotrexate for the Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis and Connective Tissue Disease (353 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Naltrexone for the Management of Agitation and/ or Self Injurious Behaviour in Patients with Autism or Learning Disabilities (210 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Penicillamine for the Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis (236 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Sodium Aurothiomalate Injection for the Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis (214 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline for Sulfasalazine for the Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis and Seronegative Spondyloarthropathy (269 downloads)
- Shared Care Guideline For Triptorelin 11.25mg and 22.5mg Injection – Prostate Cancer (46 downloads)
Specials
Other guidance
- NICE NG 56 Multimorbidity: clinical assessment and management - briefing document (733 downloads)
- NTAG Guidance (1135 downloads)
- Policy for the Transfer of Prescribing between Primary and Secondary Care (299 downloads)
- Stoma Guidelines - July 2018 (61 downloads)
- Useful prescribing information - a guide for prescribers (2426 downloads)
Other Guidelines
Prescribing systems and processes
- Statement on the Supply of Specials (230 downloads)
- Useful prescribing information - a guide for prescribers (2426 downloads)
- What to do when prescribers join or leave a GP practice - briefing document (1834 downloads)
Self-care and over-the-counter medicines
- Self-Care and Medicines Available Over The Counter (OTC) (181 downloads)
- South Tyneside Non-Prescribed Medicines in Schools (20 downloads)