Greater Glasgow and Clyde Medicines

The following changes have recently been made to the NHSGGC Adult Formulary relating to Progestogen only intra-uterine devices (IUD).Levosert® is now the preferred levonorgestrel intra-uterine system for (reversible) ...

The latest Community Pharmacy Update bulletin can be found here. The special edition 2 can be found

Alfentanil is an injectable strong opioid which is 30 times stronger than oral morphine. It is used, following specialist advice, for moderate to severe opioid responsive pain in palliative patients with stage 4-5 chronic kidney disease (eGFR ...

This post summarises the latest NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde decisions relating to new medicines 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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New Adult NHSGGC Guidelines now available on StaffNet No relevant updates    Updated Adult NHSGGC Guidelines now available on StaffNet

The latest Community Pharmacy Update bulletin can be found here

This blog updates prescribers on changes to the preferred brand of oxycodone modified-release tablets.

The NHSGGC Adult Gentamicin: Prescribing, Administration & Monitoring (PAM) chart has been updated. Key changes: The NHSGGC ‘Intravenous Gentamicin Patient Information’ leaflet is now...

Key messages: The Pharmacy Person Centred Care Group published a Patient Information Leaflet (PIL)