Prescribing Resources
This page is aimed at providing prescribers in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde with useful other resources that have been developed. It is not intended to contain guidelines (see Clinical Guidelines). This is an alphabetical list:
Adding Medicines to EMIS and VISION that are not to be supplied by GP practices
Within General Practice, it is beneficial to ensure that a patient's medicine record includes medicines that may be prescribed and supplied outwith the GP practice, such as the acute sector, community mental health teams etc. These documents show how to add medicines that do not require supply to the most frequently used GP computer systems.
- Adding medicines to VISION - November 2018
- Adding medicines to EMIS - November 2018
Adult Gentamicin and Vancomycin Calculators
The adult gentamicin and vancomycin calculators are intended for use only within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and are available via the Clinical Info pages on StaffNet or the GGC Medicines app.
Adult Vancomycin Prescribing, Administration and Monitoring Chart
- Sample vancomycin prescription chart - October 2017
Animal Derived Medicines
Guidance for prescribers and health care professionals in primary care who are approached by patients who wish to avoid animal products within medicines for religious, cultural or ethical reasons or where there is allergy or intolerance.
- Prescribing advice on animal derived medicines within primary care (expires June 2017)
Direct Oral Anticoagulants
The following prescribing resource has been produced to assist prescribers in the use of these agents for patients with AF and for VTE.
- DOAC Prescribing Guidance in Patients with Non-Valvular Atrial Fibrillation and VTE (MU Extra 07) - March 2018
- Apixaban for VTE - Initiation Letter (PDF version)
- Apixaban for VTE - Initiation Letter (e-Version)
For information on the NHSGGC DOAC Patient Information Booklet and Alert Card click here
Gluten-Free Foods and Products
Guidance on the use of specials in primary care
This document offers prescribers in primary care guidance about when it is appropriate to prescribe a 'special', what the responsibilities are of those involved in the prescribing and dispensing and advice on the types of specials that are approved for routine use within NHSGGC.
- Specials Guidance for Primary Care - December 2015
- Specials A to Z List - December 2019
Inhaler Device and Asthma/COPD Resources
This section includes guidance for device choices in asthma and COPD, generic patient information leaflets for staff involved in training patients on how to use their inhaler devices and a Good Practice Guide which aids device identification.
- Asthma and COPDInhaler Device Guidance - March 2018
- Inhaler Devices - Generic Patient Information Leaflets - May 2019
- Respiratory Inhalers: Identification Guide - June 2017
- Respiratory Inhaler: Identification Chart - January 2017
- Inhaler Technique Guide for Healthcare Professionals - January 2017
- Respiratory Inhalers: List for GP Reception Staff - November 2015
- Asthma Self Management Plan (Adults) - October 2016
IV Immunoglobulins
Information for the prescribing of IV immunoglobulins, including request forms and infusion schedules can be accessed from this designated page on StaffNet (requires connection to the NHSGGC network)
Medicinal Cannabis
- Medicinal Cannabis - Guidance for Prescribers (last updated July 2020)
MHRA Drug Safety Update
This webpage and monthly newsletter provide healthcare professionals with up to date safety information and warning for medicines. You can access the page via the MHRA website HERE
Mindful Prescribing Strategy
The Mindful Prescribing Strategy aims to continuously improve the safety and prescribing of mutiple medicines (polypharmacy). This section also provides tools for clinicians to support the medication review process.
Near Patient Testing (NPT)
Details of the contract arrangements for NPT can be found on the Primary Care GMS Contract Team page on StaffNet (click here). The current NPT specification document, which is housed on that page, can be accessed directly here (requires an NHSGGC network connection to access StaffNet).
New lipid lowering medicines: alirocumab and evolocumab
A brief summary of key prescribing information for GPs (June 2017)
Non-Prescription of Antibiotics
The Royal College of General Practitioners has produced a useful patient information leaflet that can be issued to patients to explain why they have not been issued with a prescription for antibiotics. The leaflet is available for download in various languages and formats and replaces the non-prescription pads that were obtained from this page previously.
Prescription and Administration Medicines Chart for the Acute Division
- Approved inpatient prescription charts and the relevant ordering codes are available from this page on StaffNet
Vaccination Information for Care Homes
This guidance summarises care inspectorate guidance on how vaccines should be supplied and administered to children and adults in residential care services
- Vaccinations - Season flu, pneumococcal and shingles vaccination information for care homes (November 2018)
Vitamin B12 Prescribing
- Guideline for the management of vitamin B12 deficiency (access to StaffNet required)
- Patient Information Leaflet on vitamin B12 deficiency (January 2018)
Vitamin D Supplementation
The following document contains a list of current licensed colecalciferol preparations.
A PIL on Vitamin D is also available in the Patient Information section of this website