Prescribing Guidelines and Formulary
These pages provide prescribers, pharmacists and other healthcare professionals with sound up-to-date information about the use of medicines.
Link to Inform (Powys Formulary)
Link to BNF and BNF for Children App
Link to BNF Online
Link to Drug Monitoring (Specialist Pharmacy Service [SPS])
Link to BNF: Anaesthesia (General)
Anaesthesia Adjuvants - Neuromuscular Blockade, Neuromuscular Blockade Reversal, Peri-operative Analgesia, Peri-operative Sedation
Malignant Hypertheria
Link to BNF: Anaesthesia (Local)
Link to BNF: Blood
Link to BNF: Nutrition
This section includes:
Blood and Blood Forming Organs:
Anaemias - Hypoplastic, Maemolytic and Renal Anaemias, Iron Deficiency Anaemia, Megalobastic Anaemia
Iron Overload
Neutropenia and Stem Cell Mobilisation - Neutropenia, Stem Cell Mobilisation
Platelet Disorders - Essential Thrombocythaemia, Thrombocytopenias
Nutrition and Metabolic Disorders:
Link to: PrescQIPP Bulletin 261 - Oral Nutritional Supplements
Link to BNF: Cardiovascular System
This section covers:
Arrhythmias
Bleeding Disorders - Coagulation Factor Deficiencies, Subarachnoid Haemorrhage
Blood Clots - Blocked Catheters and Lines, Thromboembolism
Blood Pressure Conditions - Hypertension, Hypertension and Shock
Cardiovascular Risk Assessment and Prevention
Heart Failure
Hyperlipidaemia
Myocardial Ischaemia - Acute Coronary Syndromes
Oedema
Vascular Disease - Vein Malformations
Other Important Links
All Wales Advice on oral anticoagulation for non-valvular atrial fibrillation
Lipid Management - Rapid Update Product
Link to BNF: Nervous System
This section includes:
Dementia
Epilepsy and Other Seizure Disorders - Status Epilepticus
Mental Health Disorders - Anxiety, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Bipolar Disorder and Mania, Depression, Inappropriate Sexual Behaviour, Psychoses and Schizophrenia
Movement Disorders - Dystonias and other Involuntary Movements, Parkinson's Disease
Nausea and Labyrinth Disorders - Meniere's Disease
Pain - Headache, Neuropathic Pain
Sleep Disorders - Insomnia, Narcolepsy
Substance Dependence - Alcohol Dependence, Nicotine Dependence, Opiod Dependence
Documents:
Document |
Date Added |
| Generic Antiepileptic Drugs in Epilepsy (Update Sept 2020) | 14/04/2022 |
Links to BNF: Ear
Otitis Externa
Removal of Earwax
Links to BNF: Nose
Nasal Congestion
Nasal Infection
Nasal Inflammation, Nasal Polyps and Rhinitis
Link to BNF: Oropharynx
Dry Mouth
Oropharyngeal Fungal Infections
Oropharyngeal Viral Infections
Oral Hygiene - Dental Caries
Oral Ulceration and Inflammation
Oropharyngeal Bacterial Infections
Link to BNF: Emergency Treatment of Poisoning
This section includes:
Active Elimination from the Gastro-intestinal Tract
Chemical Toxicity - Cyanide Toxicity, Organophosphorus Toxicity
Drug Toxicity - Benzodiazepine Toxicity, Digoxin Toxicity, Heparin Toxicity, Paracetamol Toxicity
Methaemoglobinaemia
Snake Bites
Link to BNF: Endocrine System
This section includes:
Antidiuretic Hormone Disorders - Diabetes Insipidus, Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiurertic Hormone Secretion
Corticosteroid Responsive Conditions - Cushing's Syndrome and Disease
Diabetes Mellitis and Hypoglycaemia - Diabetes Mellitus, Hypoglycaemia
Disorders of Bone Metabolism
Dopamine Responsive Conditions
Gonadotrophin Responsive Conditions - Hereditary Angioedema
Hypothalmic and Anterior Pituitary Hormone Related Disorders - Adrencortical Function Testing, Assessment of Pituitary Function, Gonadotrophin Replacement Therapy, Growth Hormone Disorders
Sex Hormone Responsive Conditions - Female Sex Hormone Responsive Conditions
Thyroid Disorders - Hyperthyroidism, Hypothyroidism
Link to: Self Monitoring Blood Glucose Guidelines for Adults
Link to BNF: Eye
This section includes:
Allergic and Inflammatory Eye Conditions - Allergic Conjunctivitis, Inflammatory Eye Conditions
Dry Eye Conditions
Eye Infections - Bacterial Eye Infection, Viral Eye Infection
Eye Procedures - Post-operative Pain and Inflammation
Glaucoma and Ocular Hypertension
Retinal Disorders - Macular Degeneration, Macular Oedema, Optic Neuropathy, Vitreomacular Traction
Link to BNF: Gastro-Intestinal System
This section includes:
Chronic Bowel Disorders - Coleliac Disease, Diverticular Disease and Diverticulitis, Inflammatory Bowell Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Short Bowel Syndrome
Constipation and Bowel Cleansing - Bowel Cleansing, Constipation
Diarrhoea
Disorders of Gastric Acid and Ulceration - Dyspepsia, Gastric and Duodenal Ulceration, Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease, Helicobacter Pylori Infection
Food Allergy
Gastro-Intestinal Smooth Muscle Spasm
Liver Disorders and Related Conditions - Biliary Disorders, Oesophageal Varices
Obesity
Rectal and Anal Disorders - Anal Fissures, Haemorrhoids
Reduced Exocrine Secretions
Stoma Care
Other Links
Pancreatic Cancer Resources (PERT)
The effect of Bariatric Surgery on Certain Medicines
Link to BNF: Genito-Urinary System
This section includes:
Bladder and Urinary Disorders - Urinary Frequency, Enuresis, Incontinence, Urinary Retention, Urolithiasis, Urological Pain
Bladder Instillations and Urological Surgery
Contraception - Combined, Devices, Emergency, Oral Progestogen-only, Parenteral Progestogen only, Spermicidal
Erectile and Ejaculatory Conditions - Erectile Dysfunction, Premature Ejaculation
Obstetrics - Induction of Labour, Postpartum Haemorrhage, Premature Labour, Termination of Pregnancy
Vaginal and Vulval Conditions - Vaginal and Vulval Infections, Vaginal Atrophy
Link to BNF: Immune System and Malignant Disease
This section includes:
Immune System - Immune System Disorders and Transplantation, Multiple Sclerosis
Malignant Disease - Antibody Responsive Malignancy, Carcinoid Syndrome, Cytotoxic Responsive Malignancy, Cytotoxic Drug Induced Side Effects, Hormone Responsive Malignancy, Hormone responsive Breast Cancer, Immunotherapy Responsive Malignancy, Photodynamic Therapy Responsive Malignancy, Targeted Therapy Responsive Malignancy
BNF Link: Infection
This section includes:
Amoebic Infection
Bacterial Infection - Anthrax, Leprosy, Lyme Disease, Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus Aureus, Tuyberculosis, Urinary Tract Infections
Fungal Infection - Pneumocystis Pneumonia
Helminth Infection
Protozoal Infection - Leishmaniasis, Malaria, Toxoplasmosis
Viral Infection - Coronovirus, Hepatitis, Hepatitis Infections, Herpesvirus Infections, HIV Infections, HIV Infection, Influenza, Respiratory Syncytial Virus
Management of Clostridiodes Difficile Infection
Management of Recurrent Symptomatic Urinary Tract Infection in Adult Women
Primary Care Antimicrobial Guidelines
Cellulitis Guidelines for People with Lymphoedema/Chronic Oedema in NHS Wales
CEPP National Audit - Focus on Antibiotic Prescribing
BNF Link: Musculoskeletal System
This section includes:
Arthritis
Hyperuricaemia and Gout
Neuromuscular Disorders - Muscular Dystrophy, Myasthenia Gravis and Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome, Myotonic Disorders, Nocturnal Leg Cramps, Spasticity
Pain and Inflammation in Musculoskeletal Disorders
Soft Tissue and Joint Disorders - Local Inflammation of Joints and Soft Tissue, Soft Tissue Disorders
Link to BNF: Nurse Prescribers Formulary
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Date Added |
| Prescribing by Generic or Brand Name | Prescribing by Generic or Brand Name in Primary Care | 14/04/2022 |