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Homely Remedies Guide
A homely remedy is a medicinal preparation used to treat minor ailments e.g.
indigestion, coughs, mild-moderate pain, constipation etc. It is purchased from supermarkets and other stores (GSL) or obtained from the Pharmacy (P) and does not require a prescription. The Care Quality Commission agrees that a small range of products may be kept as stock in a care home for residents for the treatment of minor ailments.
Homely remedy products are kept in the home to allow access to products that would commonly be available in any household and allow treatment of minor conditions in a safe and timely manner. Use must however be discussed with the resident and/or family member and their GP and only the named preparations listed in the guidance may be obtained and administered without a prescription.
The Homely Remedies Guide gives information and decision making charts on indications and medications that can be currently used under this protocol.
Wirral Non-Medical Prescriber Policy (NMP)
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Medicines and Falls in Hospital
Medicines and Falls in Hospital (WUTH April 2016)
OPAT – Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy Service
OPAT Service Community Guide
Contact email address for OPAT - wih-tr.OPATTeam@nhs.net
Service Specification for Pharmacies - Under review
CWP Orphenadrine Discontinuation Guidance January 2016
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Safer Sharps (September 2015)
Safer Use of Sharps EU Directive
Order Form Primary Care Support
Safety Hypodermic Needle - Sol-Care
Training material 1
Training material 2
Sep 12 – Simvastatin, updated advice on drug interactions
The MHRA Drug Safety Bulletin for August 2012 has updated the list of drugs that are contraindicated with simvastatin and action to be taken with a interacting drug. Full details of these changes can be found at www.gov.uk/drug-safety-update.
See also
Simvastatin Letter to GPs – Sep 12
NWMIC Summary – Simvastatin and Amlodipine Interaction
Insulin Passport
Summary of responsibilities
Summary of the NPSA Alert
Safe Use of Insulin and You Patient Information Leaflet
Reporting Lost or Stolen Prescriptions
Download Notification of stolen/lost/forged prescriptions template
E-mail: England.cwwalerts@nhs.net
Standard Operating Procedures for GP Practices - Under review
Handling of Controlled Drugs in GP Practices
Safe Handling of Prescription Forms
Safe Handling of Vaccines
Handling of CDs (Dental)
Patient Group Directions
Aspirin 300mg stat dose
Emla Cream 5%
For vaccine PGDs please contact the Screening and Immunisation Team, Public Health England, CWW Area team at the following email address: England.cww-imms@nhs.net
Home Oxygen Service
COPD, Oxygen and PR Service
Albert Lodge
Victoria Central Hospital
Mill Lane
Wallasey
Wirral CH44 5UF
Telephone: 0151 514 2244
Fax: 0151 514 2247/8
Available Monday to Friday - 08.30am to 5.00pm.
Palliative Care Pharmacies
List of Pharmacies who provide the Emergency Palliative Care Drug Scheme
Further details about the Emergency Palliative Care Drug Scheme
Dexamethasone Wirral Community Trust Information (February 2016)
Process for Recording Medication Prescribed by Secondary and Tertiary Care on GP Clinical Support
Process for Recording Medication Prescribed by Secondary and Tertiary Care on GP Clinical Support
Pharmaceutical Industry Appointments
If an appointment with the Medicines Management Team is required then please complete the below form and email it to medsmanagement.bevan@nhs.net.
Appointment Request Form for Representatives from the Pharmaceutical Industry
Incident Reporting