Greater Glasgow and Clyde Medicines

New and updated NHSGGC Guidelines now available on StaffNet

Opioid drug users are at a high risk of a drug related death on discharge from hospital. Services have been developed to ensure those with a current or previous history of opiate misuse are given overdose awareness training and a naloxone suppl...

GGC Guidelines now available on StaffNet

Information below is specific to the use of medicines in the adult setting. IV-Oral Antibiotic Switch Therapy (IVOST)The combin...

New Prednisolone Tablet Strengths:  Risks of accidental overdose Prednisolone is now also available as 10 mg and 20 mg strength tablets.  These are welcomed add...

BNF and Therapeutics Handbook – new arrangements for access BNF and BNF for Children (CBNF)   • NHSGGC are beginning the transition away from printed copies and staff are...

Guideline News Updated GGC Guidelines now available on Staffnet

A recent MHRA alert advises prescribers of the risk...

Guideline News GGC Guidelines now available on StaffNet

New Standardised Supplementary Prescription Charts (Acute)   Background   A supplementary prescription chart is one which ...