Prescribing Policies
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 | Jan 2024 | ||
| Generic Prescribing Guidelines | Feb 2019 | Feb 2022 | Under Review |
| Gluten Free Foods | Dec 2019 | Dec 2022 | |
| Guidance for the covert administration of medication | Feb 2025 | Dec 2027 | |
| Guidance on the issue of prescriptions in response to patient concerns over stock shortages | Jan 2019 | ||
| Guidance for 7 day prescriptions | Sep 2017 | ||
| Non-Medical Prescribing Best Practice Guide | Apr 2024 | ||
| Patient Group Directions (PGDs) for immunisations | External link to immunisation PGDs authorised by GMHSCP and held on FutureNHS. Login required. | ||
| Prescribing following a private consultation | May 2026 | May 2029 | |
| Repeat Item Request Guidance for Dispensers and Suppliers of Medicines, Appliances and Nutritional Supplements | Jun 2018 | Jun 2021 | |
| Transfer of prescribing policy | May 2021 | Mar 2022 | |
| Travel Abroad Policy | Aug 2017 | Aug 2019 |