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Prescribing Policies

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

Documents are listed alphabetically.

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Document Title Issue Date Review Date Status
Conditions for which over the counter items should not routinely be prescribed in primary care 20190927 Sep 2019
Gluten Free Foods 20191227 Dec 2019 20221227 Dec 2022
GM Generic Prescribing Guidelines 20190227 Feb 2019 20220227 Feb 2022
GM Travel Abroad Policy 20170827 Aug 2017 20190827 Aug 2019
GMMMG Guidance on the issue of prescriptions in response to patient concerns over stock shortages
Guidance for 7 day prescriptions 20170927 Sep 2017
Guidance for the covert administration of medication 20201127 Nov 2020 20211127 Nov 2021
Medication Acquisition for Covid-19 symptom control in Care Homes with Nursing and Hospices: guidance and templates 20200927 Sep 2020
Prescribing following a private consultation 20130527 May 2013
Repeat Item Request Guidance for Dispensers and Suppliers of Medicines, Appliances and Nutritional Supplements 20180627 Jun 2018 20210627 Jun 2021
Reuse of medicines in the Northwest care home during the covid-19 pandemic – guidance 20200527 May 2020
Reuse of medicines in the Northwest care home during the covid-19 pandemic – resources 20200527 May 2020
Vitamin D Support Guidance 20210327 Mar 2021 20230327 Mar 2023