Prescribing Guidance
All material on this website is aimed at healthcare professionals working in BaNES, Swindon and Wiltshire.
Members of the public seeking advice on medicine-related matters are encouraged to speak with their GP, pharmacist or nurse, or out of hours contact the NHS 111 service by telephoning 111.
Prescribing Guidance (by BNF Chapter)
All prescribing guidance is applicable to BaNES/Swindon & Wiltshire.
1 - Gastro-intestinal
Ranitidine Supply Disruption Guidance
Management of Constipation in Adults Guidelines
Guidance for the use of Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) in Adults
Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) in Paediatrics (SFT)
BSW Management of IBS with Constipation in Adults
Bariatric Surgery and Medicines (PrescQipp Bulletin)
2 - Cardiovascular
Antiplatelets Summary (GWH & RUH pts only)
BSW Sacubitril Valsartan for Heart Failure
Guidelines for the use of Dapagliflozin and Empagliflozin in Heart Failure
Inclisiran Guidance for Primary Care
NHS Accelerated Access Collaborative: Summary of National Guidance for Lipid Management
INR Self Testing Guidance
Anticoagulation in non-valvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF): BSW Guidance for Prescribers
Wiltshire Omega-3 Advisory Summary
Wiltshire Compression and Lymphoedema Garments
NICE Hypertension Guidance - Patient Decision Aid
BSW Postural Hypotension Prescribing Guidelines for Primary Care
Direct Oral Anticoagulants (DOACs - formerly NOACs)
BSW Guidance on Converting Between Anticoagulants
PrescQIPP Prescriber Decision Support - Warfarin
BSW PrescQIPP Considerations for Anticoagulationin Venous Thrombo-Embolism (VTE)
BSW Direct Oral Anticoagulants (DOACs) for DVT and PE in Adults: Local Pathways
BSW PrescQIPP Anticoagulation Bulletin
PrescQIPP Atrial fibrillation: Patient Information and Decision Aid
PrescQIPP Patient Information - Non-Vitamin K Antagonist Oral Anticoagulants (NOACs)
PrescQIPP Drug Interactions with NOACs
BSW PrescQIPP Anticoagulation Briefing
BaNES Heparin Sodium IV Flushes - Self Prescribing Guidance
3 - Respiratory
BSW Guidance on Prescribing for Hay Fever and Allergic Rhinitis
Roflumilast Guidance
COPD Guidance
BSW Diagnosed Adult Asthma: Guidance on adjusting treatment
Primary Care Guidance on the use of Rescue Packs in COPD
BSW COPD Inhaler Guide
Services/Information
Air Liquide Portal - for healthcare professionals
COPD Training Events - September 2015
To obtain copies of any of the above presentations from these events please e-mail prescribingwiltshire@nhs.net
4 - CNS
Pain management documents
Wiltshire Tramacet Prescribing Summary
Pain Management supporting information: "Opioids Aware"
BSW CCG Lidocaine 5% Medicated Plasters (Ralvo®) Guidance for non-cancer pain in adults
BSW Pain Management Guidance (full version)
Depression
Wiltshire Guidance on swapping and stopping antidepressants (quick guide)
Migraine
BSW Chronic Migraine Pathway for Adults
Substance misuse
Wiltshire Nalmefene Information for GPs
Perinatal mental health
AWP Prescribing Guidance for Mental Health Prescribers and GP's in Perinatal Mental Health
Other CNS condition documents
BSW Domperidone Guidance
BSW EOL COVID prescription support
BSW Guidelines for the use of Melatonin in Children
BSW Stop Smoking; Community Quick Guide
MHRA info: Antiepileptic drugs: new advice on switching between different manufacturers' products for a particular drug
SPS - Choosing an equivalent dose of oral Benzodiazepines
NHS England Cannabis prescribing - FAQs
AWP Procedure for Monitoring Psychotropic Medication
5 - Infections
Local antibiotic guidance and leaflets
As our Antibiotic Guidance is regularly being reviewed we recommend that you DO NOT print copies, and always refer to our website for the most up date information
BSW Management of Infection Guidance for Primary Care
Management of Infection Guidance for Children in Primary Care (quick reference guide)
PHE Diagnosis of UTI: Quick Reference Guide
Management of Infection Guidance for ADULTS in Primary Care (quick reference guide)
TARGET Antibiotic Toolkit - Antimicrobial Stewardship Resource for primary care including patient information
Local Microguides
Royal United Hospitals Bath Microguide
Salisbury Foundation Trust Microguide
Great Western Hospitals Microguide
Other reference information
BSW Malaria Prophylaxis
Clinical Assessment form over 65s with suspected UTI - PENDING REVIEW
BSW Acne Prescribing Guidelines – Clinical Management in Primary Care
Travel Health Pro: Malaria Prophylaxis (by country)
6 - Endocrine
BSW Self-Monitoring of Blood Glucose in Diabetes Guideline
Sharps Disposal and Prescribing Sharps Bins on FP10
Postural hypotension prescribing guidelines for primary care
Managing Adrenal Insufficiency in Patients with Suspected or Confirmed COVID-19
BSW Insulin Formulary
BSW HRT Formulary Treatment Options
Testosterone in Women Pathway Summary
BSW Quick Reference Guide - Ensuring appropriate quantities of GLP-1 mimetics are prescribed
Oral Semaglutide (Rybelsus) Prescribing Guidance
LHRH use in Men with Prostate Cancer
7 - Obs, Gyn and UT
Guidelines for the Pharmacological Management of Overactive Bladder Disease in Adults in Primary Care
BSW Evra Contraceptive Patch Prescribing Guidance
Wiltshire Dapoxetine Statement (Premature Ejaculation)
Wiltshire Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
8 - Malignant disease and Immunosuppression
Currently no guidance
9 - Nutrition and Blood
BSW Pathway for use of Ferric Maltol (Feraccru®)
Community Malnutrition Screening Tool
Oral Nutrition Formulary
Wiltshire Omega-3 - advisory summary
Making the most of your food - information for patients
COVID-19: B12 replacement
Care Home Malnutrition Screening Tool
Treatment of Vitamin D Deficiency in Adults
Investigation, treatment and review of Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) deficiency
Nourishing drinks - information for patients
Wiltshire Cod Liver Oil Supplements
10 - Musculoskeletal
Wiltshire Glucosamine and Chondroitin
NICE: Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis in Adults
Wiltshire Rubefacients - advisory summary
11 - Eye
BaNES and Wiltshire Pharmacological Management of Glaucoma in Primary Care
UKOPG Clinical Guidance: Ophthalmic Special Order Products
Included here for information. Please note: BSW has not reviewed the products in the specials list and therefore, the traffic light status in the document should be ignored. If you are asked to prescribe any specials in this document, please email bswccg.formulary@nhs.net
BSW Prescribing Guidelines for Dry Eye
12 - Ear, Nose and Oropharynx
13 - Skin
Wiltshire Emollient Prescribing Guidelines for Adults in Primary Care
Guidelines for the Management of Actinic (solar) keratosis
Wiltshire Scar Oils and Gels
Wiltshire Molluscum Contagiosum - advisory summary
Wiltshire Fungal Nail Infections - advisory summary
PrescQIPP Sunscreens Information
Acne Prescribing Guidelines - Clinical Management in Primary Care
Wiltshire Advisory Summary on Eflornithine (Vaniqa)
14 - Immunological Products and Vaccines
For queries regarding immunisations and vaccines, please contact the NHS England Area Team via email: england.bgswareateampublichealth@nhs.net or call 0113 8251500.
For PGDs please go to:
15 - Anaesthesia
Currently no guidance
16 - Paediatrics
BSW Guidelines for the use of Melatonin in Children
Oxford Health Guideline for the Treatment of Depression in Children and Adolescents - approved for BSW
Guidance to support the continued prescribing of SSRIs in primary care in children for the treatment of depression - approved for BSW
21 - Palliative Care
End of Life Care Support in Swindon
EOL COVID prescription support
RUH Palliative Care Prescribing Advice for GP's (inc. Just in Case Prescribing)
Use of Alfentanil via the subcutaneous route for symptom control in palliative and end of life care patients in the community (adults)
Wessex Palliative Care Handbook
Appendices
Wound Management
Wound Dressings Formulary and Guidance 2019/20
Wiltshire VAP1 - specialist dressings for Haemodialysis patients
Continence and Stoma
BSW Guidelines for Prescribing of Stoma Appliances
Wiltshire Integrated Continence Products Formulary
Prescribing and Supply of Appliances
BaNES Integrated Continence and Urology Products Formulary
Cow's Milk Protein Allergy (CMPA)
BSW Cow's Milk Protein Allergy (CMPA) Diagnosis and Management
Unlicensed Medicines - Specials