Hydroxychloroquine

Following review by both primary care, secondary care and SPPG, the Shared Care Guideline (SCG) for hydroxychloroquine has been updated and is now published on the Interface Pharmacist Network Specialist Medicines Website (Link).

The updated SCG now includes an update in ophthalmic screening. This reflects The Royal College of Ophthalmologists updated guidelines.

Riluzole

Following review by both primary care, secondary care and SPPG, the Shared Care Guideline (SCG) for riluzole has been updated and is now published on the Interface Pharmacist Network Specialist Medicines Website (Link).

The updated SCG allows for riluzole to be prescribed by the patient’s GP on the recommendation of a specialist and accessed through a community pharmacy.

Those patients who are currently receiving their prescription from secondary care will be reviewed gradually over time to consider transferring the responsibility of prescribing to the patient’s GP with their agreement.

Riluzole is already included in the Amber NILES.

Update to Red Amber List – March 2022

Following a recent meeting of the Regional Group on Specialist Medicines, there have been a number of changes/additions to the Red Amber List. These changes are summarised in the letter available at the link below:

Update to the Red Amber list (March 2022)

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Update to Red Amber List – March 2021

Following a recent meeting of the Regional Group on Specialist Medicines, there have been a number of changes/additions to the Red Amber List and a number of shared care guidelines and GP information sheets have been endorsed for use. These changes are summarised in the letter available at the link below:

Update to the Red Amber list (March 2021)

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