Greater Glasgow and Clyde Medicines

Latest Medicines Updates & News -2023

Formulary Update (June 2023)

Posted: Monday, June 26, 2023

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

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My App: My Mental Health

Posted: Friday, June 16, 2023

Category - Medicines Update

  • New app launched to support patients with mental health conditions

  • Aim is to provide patients with good quality validated, and clinically effective self-management materials

  • Content includes a library of trustworthy and reliable resources offering not only information about common mental health symptoms and conditions but also materials to help manage them.

  • Access website https://rightdecisions.scot.nhs.uk/myapp-my-mental-health/ or download app via App Store or Google Play. Instructions on how to access the app are available here.

  • Healthcare professionals are encouraged to signpost this resource to patients where appropriate

 

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