Key to symbols
The medicine should be initiated by, or on the advice of a specialist, but is suitable for continuation by a GP
The medicine should only be used and prescribed by a specialist
Indicates the preferred choice within a class or group of medicines
6. Endocrine system
Most sections of this chapter have now been incorporated into the new West of Scotland formulary [July '26].
https://formulary.nhs.scot/west/endocrine-system
Sections not yet covered by the West of Scotland Formulary will remain listed on the GGC Medicines website in the meantime.