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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 20190905 Sep 2019
Gluten Free Foods 20191205 Dec 2019 20221205 Dec 2022
GM Generic Prescribing Guidelines 20190205 Feb 2019 20220205 Feb 2022
GM Travel Abroad Policy 20170805 Aug 2017 20190805 Aug 2019
GMMMG Guidance on the issue of prescriptions in response to patient concerns over stock shortages
Guidance for 7 day prescriptions 20170905 Sep 2017
Guidance for the covert administration of medication 20201105 Nov 2020 20211105 Nov 2021
Medication Acquisition for Covid-19 symptom control in Care Homes with Nursing and Hospices: guidance and templates 20200905 Sep 2020
Prescribing following a private consultation 20130505 May 2013
Repeat Item Request Guidance for Dispensers and Suppliers of Medicines, Appliances and Nutritional Supplements 20180605 Jun 2018 20210605 Jun 2021
Reuse of medicines in the Northwest care home during the covid-19 pandemic – guidance 20200505 May 2020
Reuse of medicines in the Northwest care home during the covid-19 pandemic – resources 20200505 May 2020
Vitamin D Support Guidance 20210305 Mar 2021 20230305 Mar 2023