Posted: Friday, August 19, 2022
Category - Formulary Update
This post summarises the latest NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde decisions relating to new medicines assessed by SMC and considered by the Area Drug and Therapeutics Committee (ADTC) and uses a nationally developed format specifically aimed for patients and the public.
For full details of the medicines included in this post that are available for use, including any restrictions on prescribing, please see the relevant entry in the GGC Formulary
Posted: Wednesday, August 10, 2022
Category - Medicines Update
Guideline News for July 2022
Posted: Wednesday, August 3, 2022
Category - Medicines Update
Metronidazole has excellent oral bioavailability reaching 95-100%.
NHSGGC Adult Infection Management Guidelines were updated to include the option of oral metronidazole in the management of intra-abdominal sepsis (IAS) and diabetic foot infection.
Posted: Wednesday, July 27, 2022
Category - Medicines Update
Key Medicine Shortages for July 2022
Posted: Monday, July 25, 2022
Category - Medicines Update
MHRA Drug Safety Update for July 2022
Posted: Friday, July 22, 2022
Category - Medicines Update
Guideline News for June 2022
Posted: Thursday, July 7, 2022
Category - Formulary Update
Posted: Tuesday, June 28, 2022
Category - Medicines Update
Co-trimoxazole has been included for use more widely in the latest infection management guidelines due to increasing resistance to alternative antibiotics.
Posted: Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Category - Medicines Update
MHRA Drug Safety Update for June 2022
Posted: Tuesday, June 21, 2022
Category - Medicines Update
Guideline News May 2022