This list contains guidelines, formularies, shared care protocols, minor ailments protocols and patient group directions broken down by British National Formulary (BNF) category.
Gastro-intestinal system
Cardiovascular system
Respiratory system
Central nervous system
Infections
Endocrine system
Obstetrics, gynaecology, and urinary-tract disorders
Malignant disease and immunosuppression
Nutrition and blood
Musculoskeletal and joint diseases
Eye
Ear, nose, and oropharynx
Skin
Immunological products and vaccines
Anaesthesia
Dressings & Appliances
Gastro-intestinal system
Guidelines:
The Primary Care Management of Dyspepsia
Shared Care Protocols:
Shared Care Protocol for 6-mercaptopurine for IBD
Shared Care Protocol for Azathioprine for IBD
Minor Ailment Protocols:
Minor Ailment Protocol for Constipation
Minor Ailment Protocol for Diarrhoea
Minor Ailment Protocol for Haemorrhoids
Minor Ailment Protocol for Indigestion
Minor Ailment Protocol for Infantile Colic
Cardiovascular system
Guidelines:
Heart Failure Prescribing Guidelines
Heart Failure Prescribing Guidelines Overview
Guidelines for Heart Failure - Diagnosis
Bisoprolol in the treatment of heart failure
Carvedilol in the treatment of heart failure
Guidance for the use of ACE Inhibitors & Angiotension-II Receptor Blockers (AR2B's/Sartans)
Sheffield Guidance for Clopidogrel and Prasugrel Use in Primary and Secondary Care
Prevention of Occlusive Vascular Events Guidelines
Respiratory system
Guidelines:
Adult Asthma Guidelines
Primary Care Guidelines for Drug Treatment of Asthma for children between 5 - 12 years
Minor Ailment Protocols:
Minor Ailment Protocol for Acute Cough
Minor Ailment Protocol for Allergic Rhinitis
Minor Ailment Protocol for Common Cold
Patient Group Directions:
Central nervous system
Guidelines:
NHS Rotherham Guidelines for the Treatment of Depression in Primary Care
NSAIDS: A risk reduction strategy
Sleeping Tablets
Table outlining what happens to 100 people who take sleeping tablets for 1 week
Shared Care Protocols:
Shared Care Protocol for Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors for Alzheimer’s disease dementia
Shared Care Protocol for Disulfiram
Shared Care Protocol for the use of Melatonin in the Treatment of Sleep Disorders in Children
Shared Care Protocol for Memantine for Alzeimer's Disease
Minor Ailment Protocols:
Minor Ailment Protocol for Fever in Children
Patient Group Directions:
PGD NRT 1 for the Supply of Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) by accredited Community Pharmacists or Rotherham Stop Smoking Staff who have been certified after completing an agreed training plan
Infections
Guidelines:
Management of Infection in Primary Care - NHSR Antimicrobial Protocols
Management of Infection in Primary Care - NHSR Summary Antimicrobial Protocols
Minor Ailment Protocols:
Minor Ailment Protocol for Threadworms
Guidelines:
Diabetes (Type 2) Prescribing Guidelines (Oral Medication)
Rotherham Guidelines for Osteoporosis Prevention and Management
Home Blood Glucose Monitoring Guidelines
Obstetrics, gynaecology, and urinary-tract disorders
Guidelines:
Treatment of Urinary Incontience in Women
Minor Ailment Protocols:
Minor Ailment Protocol for Preconception Advice
Minor Ailment Protocol for Vaginal Thrush
Musculoskeletal and joint diseases
Shared Care Protocols:
Shared Care Protocol for Azathioprine Therapy for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shared Care Protocol for Leflunomide Therapy
Shared Care Protocol for Oral Methotrexate Therapy
Shared Care Protocol for Mycophenolate Therapy for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shared Care Protocol for Intramuscular Gold (Sodium Aurothiomalate/Myocrisin)
Shared Care Protocol for Sulphasalazine Therapy
Minor Ailment Protocols:
Minor Ailment Protocol for Allergic Conjunctivitis
Minor Ailment Protocol for Infective Conjunctivitis
Ear, nose, and oropharynx
Policies:
Policy for the prescribing of Nystatin for the treatment of oropharyngeal candidiasis in neonates
Skin
Formularies:
Minor Ailment Protocols:
Minor Ailment Protocol for Acne Vulgaris
Minor Ailment Protocol for Athletes Foot
Minor Ailment Protocol for Cold Sores
Minor Ailment Protocol for Head Lice
Minor Ailment Protocol for Nappy Rash
Minor Ailment Protocol for Scabies
Minor Ailment Protocol for Seborrhoeic Dermatitis
Minor Ailment Protocol for Warts & Verrucas
Immunological products and vaccines
Patient Group Directions:
PGD VI 9 for the administration of Hepatitis A vaccine (Brand Avaxim® / Havrix monodose®/Epaxal®) to patients aged 16 years and over by Registered Nurses employed or contracted by Rotherham Community Health Services working within GP Practices in Rotherham who have been certified after completing an agreed training plan
PGD VI 10 for the administration of Hepatitis A Paediatric Vaccine (Epaxal®/Havrix Junior Monodose®/Vaqta® Paediatric) to Children Aged one year to 16 years by Registered Nurses employed or contracted by Rotherham Community Health Services working within GP Practices in Rotherham who have been certified after completing an agreed training plan
PGD VI 14 for the Administration of the Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (Brand Cervarix®) by Registered Nurses employed by NHS Rotherham or GP Practices in NHS Rotherham
PGD VI 15 for the administration of the seasonal Influenza Vaccine (Tri-valent) to target High Risk Groups by Registered Nurses/Community Pharmacists employed or commissioned by NHS Rotherham who have been certified after completing an agreed training plan
PGD VI 15 Influenza Questionnaire
Patient Group Direction (PGD) VI 16 for the Administration of Measles, Mumps and Rubella (M-M-RVaxpro®▼/Priorix®) Vaccine to children aged from 6 months and adults by Registered Nurses Registered Nurses employed or commissioned by NHS Rotherham who have been certified after completing an agreed training plan
PSD: Prescription for administering tuberculin testing using the Mantoux method
Dressings & Appliances
Formularies:
Last reviewed: 19/03/2012
