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Click on the following links to access new and updated clinical guidelines. Please note, all the links are on StaffNet and require NHSGGC network access.

Click on the following links to access NHSGGC COVID-19 clinical guidelines published between 18th May and 19th June. Please note, all the links are on StaffNet and require NHSGGC network access.  

Standard Operating Procedure and Prescription/Administration Chart Primary care prescribers who wish to prescribe subcutaneous (SC) fluids should refer to the Scottish Palliative Care Guidelines on Subcutaneous Fluids

Patients receiving Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) with suspected or confirmed COVID-19  Patients who develop COVID-19 are at risk of developing a dangerous hyper-inflammatory state (cytokine storm), which ...

A COVID-19 drug interactions website has been launched by the University of Liverpool (www.covid19-druginteractions.org). It is designed to support prescribers managing drug inte...

COVID-19: Contraception - Re-introduction of Subdermal Implant (Nexplanon®) Insertion for At Risk Groups For information: General Practices KEY POINTS: Sandyford has re-introduced subdermal im...

Key messages: Supporting people to stop smoking is now more of a public health priority than ever  Community Pharmacy Smoking cessation services (Quit Your Way) remain available  Tem...

Updated June 2020 What's new? A previous blog Drug Safety Information: valproate medicines h...

Are you acting in compliance with the pregnancy prevention measures?The Valproate Pregnancy Prevention Programme (Prevent) Guide for He...

Key Points Vitamin D levels should NOT be measured routinely. Vitamin D loading doses may differ depending on indication. Check NHSGGC Formulary for vitamin D preparation of choice prior to pr...