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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 20190908 Sep 2019
Gluten Free Foods 20191208 Dec 2019 20221208 Dec 2022
GM Generic Prescribing Guidelines 20190208 Feb 2019 20220208 Feb 2022
GM Travel Abroad Policy 20170808 Aug 2017 20190808 Aug 2019
GMMMG Guidance on the issue of prescriptions in response to patient concerns over stock shortages
Guidance for 7 day prescriptions 20170908 Sep 2017
Guidance for the covert administration of medication 20201108 Nov 2020 20211108 Nov 2021
Medication Acquisition for Covid-19 symptom control in Care Homes with Nursing and Hospices: guidance and templates 20200908 Sep 2020
Prescribing following a private consultation 20130508 May 2013
Repeat Item Request Guidance for Dispensers and Suppliers of Medicines, Appliances and Nutritional Supplements 20180608 Jun 2018 20210608 Jun 2021
Reuse of medicines in the Northwest care home during the covid-19 pandemic – guidance 20200508 May 2020
Reuse of medicines in the Northwest care home during the covid-19 pandemic – resources 20200508 May 2020
Vitamin D Support Guidance 20210308 Mar 2021 20230308 Mar 2023