On this page you will find any general prescribing polices that have been approved by GMMMG or its Subgroups, unless otherwise indicated.

Documents are listed alphabetically. The table headings below are active links; click a heading to sort in ascending or descending order.

Document Title Issue Date Review Date Status
Conditions for which over the counter items should not routinely be prescribed in primary care 20190901 Sep 2019
Gluten Free Foods 20191201 Dec 2019 20221201 Dec 2022
GM Generic Prescribing Guidelines 20190201 Feb 2019 20220201 Feb 2022 Under Review
GM Travel Abroad Policy 20170801 Aug 2017 20190801 Aug 2019
GMMMG Guidance on the issue of prescriptions in response to patient concerns over stock shortages
Guidance for 7 day prescriptions 20170901 Sep 2017
Guidance for the covert administration of medication 20201101 Nov 2020 20211101 Nov 2021
Patient Group Directions (PGDs) for immunisations Immunisation PGDs authorised by GMHSCP.
Prescribing following a private consultation 20130501 May 2013
Repeat Item Request Guidance for Dispensers and Suppliers of Medicines, Appliances and Nutritional Supplements 20180601 Jun 2018 20210601 Jun 2021
Vitamin D Support Guidance 20210301 Mar 2021 20230301 Mar 2023