Formulary and Prescribing Guidelines
Medicines Management
Please click on the heading to view formulary, shared care guidelines and pathways for each BNF chapter.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Patients
Patient information - how to help your pharmacy
Frequently asked questions - ordering medicines when self isolating
How patients can order repeat prescriptions electronically
Problems with Sharing of Medicines
Frequently asked questions - Inhalers and Coronavirus
FAQ for patients on immunosuppressants
Palliative care patient information leaflet
Rheumatology advice letter - shielding, self-isolation or maintaining social distancing
Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Clinicians
Coronavirus Position Statement
Position statement for prescribing for patients abroad during Coronavirus outbreak
Prescription management during COVID-19
Useful Covid-19 Resources
Information around medicines use in Covid-19 is changing rapidly. Stay on top of the most recent information produced by the government and the Royal Pharmaceutical Society, using the links below:
https://www.rpharms.com/coronavirus
https://www.nice.org.uk/covid-19
https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/mhra-guidance-on-coronavirus-covid-19
Please note that only registered users can download the below documents:
Security advice for pharmacies during COVID 19
COVID related professional advice
NHS Volunteer Responders information for health professionals
Remote Outpatient Clinics - Medicines Supply
Responsibility for Prescribing - May 2020
Monitoring of shared care medicines during the COVID 19 pandemic
Access to Palliative Care Drugs for clinicans
Access to EOL Drugs in Primary Care during Covid-19
MSE Hospitals Group Anticoagulation Clinics
Ibuprofen and coronavirus (COVID 19)
Vitamin B12 advice - April 2020
Rescue packs for COPD and asthma for clinicians
Ramadan summary fasting recommendations - British Islamic Medical Association
Chapter 01 - Gastro-intestinal system
Chapter 02 - Cardiovascular system
Chapter 03 - Respiratory system
Chapter 04 - Nervous system
Central nervous system formulary
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) or myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME)
Co-Proxamol is not supported for acute or chronic pain
EPUT formulary and shared care guidelines
Good practice for Paracetamol prescribing
pdf Immdiate Release Fentanyl (287 KB)
Low dose naltrexone for the treatment of Multiple Sclerosis
pdf Oxycodone and Naloxone (Targinact) (287 KB)
Chapter 05 - Infection
Chapter 06 - Endocrine system
Chapter 07 - Genito-urinary system
Chapter 08 - Malignant disease
Chapter 09 - Nutrition and blood
Oral Nutritional Supplements Guidelines
Adult Oral Nutritional Supplements Prescribing Guidelines
Quick reference guide to ONS prescribing in adults
Supporting Leaflets for Cows' Milk Allergy
COLOUR Cows' Milk Allergy leaflet for families - 2018
BLACK + WHITE Cows' Milk Allergy leaflet for families - 2018
Dairy free diet information for breastfeeding mothers
Primary Care Milk Allergy Pathway
Secondary Care Milk Allergy Pathway
Infant Formula Guidelines (IFG)
Infant formula prescribing guidelines
Quick reference guide to prescribing infant formula
Vitamin and Mineral Guidelines
The prescribing of vitamin D for insufficiency and vitamin D maintenance doses is not supported
Stopping low dose vitamin D patient letter
Multivitamins and minerals post bariatric surgery
Multivitamins not supported unless for actual vitamin/mineral deficiency
Gluten-free Prescription Guidelines
Chapter 10 - Musculoskeletal system
Chapter 11 - Eye
Chapter 12 - Ear, nose and oropharynx
Chapter 13 - Skin
End of Life formulary
Woundcare formulary
Traffic light list for prescribing
Position Statements
Coronavirus Position Statements
Position statement for prescribing for patients abroad during Coronavirus outbreak
Prescription management during COVID-19
Position Statements
Bazedoxifenplus Conjugated Oestrogens
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) or myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME)
Controlled Drugs on repeat template
Co-Proxamol is Not Supported for Acute or Chronic Pain
Glucosamine for Osteoarthritis
Good Practice Guide for Paracetamol Prescribing
High Strength Flouride Toothpastes, Mouthwashes and Tablets
Length of Repeat Prescription Supply
Liothyronine or Unlicensed Dried Thyroid Hormone Extracts
Liraglutide for the Treatment of Obesity
Low Dose Naltrexone for the Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis
Medicines that are Available for Purchase Over the Counter (Self Care)
Mexiletine (Namuscla) for treatment of myotonia
Molludab for Molluscum Contagiosum
Multivitamins and Minerals Post Bariatric Surgery
Oxycodone and Naloxone (Targinact)
PDE5 Inhibitors for the Treatment of Erectile Dysfunction
Pigmanorm Cream for the Treatment of Melasma
Sodium Hyaluronate for Osteoarthritis
Shared Care Guidelines
Prescribing Incentive Scheme
Prescribing Updates / Newsletters
Patient Information
Prescribing Changes from December 2017
Braltus Zonda Frequently Asked Questions
Changes to Co-Proxamol Prescribing
Changes to Dosulepin Prescribing
Changes to Doxazosin Prescribing
Changes to Glucosamine Prescribing
Changes to Herbal Treatment Prescribing
Changes to Homeopathy Prescribing
Changes to Immediate Release Fentanyl Prescribing
Changes to Lidocaine Plaster Prescribing
Changes to Liothyronine Prescribing
Changes to Lutein and Antioxidant supplements Prescribing
Changes to Omega 3 Fatty Acids Prescribing
Changes to Once Daily Tadalafil Prescribing
Changes to Perindopril Arginine Prescribing
Changes to Rubefacients Prescribing
Changes to TarginactA Prescribing
Changes to TramacetA Prescribing
Changes to Travel Vaccines Prescribing
Changes to Trimipramine Prescribing
Patient Letters
Practice Policies/Resources
Eclipse
National Medicine Shortages
Please note that only registered users can download the below documents:
June 2020
Supply issues update for primary and secondary care - May-June
May 2020
Supply shortages notifications and updates - May 2020
April 2020
Supply issues update for primary and secondary care - March-April 2020
Supply shortages notifications and updates - April 2020
March 2020
Supply shortages notifications and updates - March 2020
NHSE Consultation
Prescribing