NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde Area Drug and Therapeutics Committee
Greater Glasgow and Clyde Medicines
Greater Glasgow and Clyde Medicines
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Posted: May 16, 2018.
Category - Medicines Update
Modification of fluids and diet following assessment by a speech and language therapist may be recommended in people with swallowing difficulties. Currently, UK nationally agreed terminology is used for modified drinks and...
Posted: May 11, 2018.
Category - Medicines Update
The following is a quote from Dr Andrew Seaton, Consultant in Infectious Diseases and General Medicine: Please find attached the updated antibiotic
Posted: May 03, 2018.
Category - Medicines Update
Updated Adult NHSGGC Guidelines now available on StaffNet
Posted: May 03, 2018.
Category - Medicines Update
There is currently a significant shortage of all intravenous immunoglobulins (IVIG). The National Plasma Product Expert Advisory Group (NPPEAG) has issued guidance to all NHS Boards regarding how to manage this situation.&...
Posted: May 03, 2018.
Category - Medicines Update
Important new drug safety information from the MHRA regarding
Posted: May 03, 2018.
Category - Medicines Update
Currently within NHSGGC acute sector we are using the new Inhixa® brand of enoxaparin 20 mg and 40 mg pre-filled syringes. Inhixa® is regarded as a “biosimilar” medicine to Clexane® and is considere...
Posted: May 03, 2018.
Category - Medicines Update
The following is a joint quote from David Murdoch, Chair of the Heart MCN and Christine McAlpine, Chair of the Stroke MCN in NHSGGC. “The Heart MCN supported by the Stroke MCN have updated the atrial fibrillation (AF)&nb...
Posted: April 09, 2018.
Category - Medicines Update
The Therapeutics Handbook content has now been updated and includes the following main changes: Cardiovascular The
Posted: March 12, 2018.
Category - Medicines Update
New Adult NHSGGC Guidelines now available on StaffNet
Posted: March 09, 2018.
Category - Medicines Update
If individuals opt for private healthcare treatment or assessment, they are still entitled to NHS services. The Central Prescribing Team are often asked by GPs what they should do if a patient requests a medicine following consultation with a p...