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NICE CKS Otitis externa
Covering diagnosis, management, and topical treatments for inflammation of the external ear canal
Community pharmacies: promoting health and wellbeing
This quality standard covers how community pharmacies can support the health and wellbeing of the local population, and describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement
PSNC Seasonal flu service specification
NHS England and NHS Improvement has commissioned an advanced service for community pharmacies to provide flu vaccinations in order to improve access to NHS flu vaccination for eligible patients
SPS guidance on cannabis-based products for medicinal use
This summary provides an overview of the quality assurance issues to consider when procuring and supplying cannabis products for medicinal use
Latest summaries
COVID-19 rapid guideline: managing COVID-19 symptoms in the community
The purpose of this guideline is to provide recommendations for managing COVID‑19 symptoms for patients in the community, including at the end of life. It also includes recommendations about managing medicines for these patients, and protecting staff from infection
NICE rheumatoid arthritis guideline
This updated summary of the NICE rheumatoid arthritis guideline includes recommendations on referral, diagnosis, and investigations
BASHH vulvovaginal candidiasis guideline
Recommendations on the diagnostic tests, treatment regimens, and health promotion principles for the effective management of vulvovaginal candidiasis
NICE antimicrobial prescribing guideline for insect bites and stings
This Guidelines summary covers an antimicrobial prescribing strategy for insect and spider bites and stings in adults, young people, and children
COVID-19
COVID-19 rapid guideline: managing COVID-19 symptoms in the community
The purpose of this guideline is to provide recommendations for managing COVID‑19 symptoms for patients in the community, including at the end of life. It also includes recommendations about managing medicines for these patients, and protecting staff from infection
PHE COVID-19 infection prevention and control guidance
Summary of the latest UK guidance on infection prevention and control measures for COVID-19.
NHS England COVID-19 community pharmacy guideline
This standard operating proedure summary sets out general principles for the delivery of services during the COVID-19 pandemic, and requires local interpretation
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Key COVID-19 guidance for community pharmacy
The Guidelines for Pharmacy team has produced the following directory of COVID-19 information and guidance for community pharmacy. Included on this page is a collection of key guidance and advice from PSNC, FIP, and NHS, as well as a list of information for specific groups from a range of professional bodies.
News
NICE drafts guidance recommending siponimod to treat secondary progressive multiple sclerosis
NICE has issued draft guidance which now recommends siponimod for treating secondary progressive multiple sclerosis
New guidance on Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare released during second COVID wave
The FSRH has released new guidance on SRH service provision during the second COVID-19 wave and beyond
Community pharmacies in England could run phlebotomy services, says NHS report
A new report says that community pharmacies could be used to provide phlebotomy services, making blood tests more convenient and accessible for patients
SIGN publishes management of suspected bacterial lower UTI in adult women
The new guideline provides recommendations for the diagnosis and management of suspected bacterial lower urinary tract infection in adult women, and replaces SIGN 88 on management of suspected bacterial urinary tract infection in adults
GP referrals to Community Pharmacist Consultation Service to start this autumn
Following a pilot scheme, the PSNC has agreed proposals that GP referrals into the CPCS should begin in the autumn
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COVID-19 rapid guideline: managing COVID-19 symptoms in the community
NICE rheumatoid arthritis guideline
NICE antimicrobial prescribing guideline for insect bites and stings
NICE neuropathic pain guideline
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Identifying and managing allergic rhinitis in the asthma population
This management algorithm was developed by a multidisciplinary expert panel: Scadding et al with the support of an educational grant from Mylan.
Inhaler choice guideline
This management algorithm was developed by a multidisciplinary expert panel: Usmani et al and supported by Chiesi Ltd through the provision of a grant for its production.
Consensus guideline on the holistic management of patients requiring anticoagulation
This guideline was developed by a multidisciplinary expert panel: Fay M et al with the support of an educational grant from Bayer plc.
Implementing the Primary Care Dermatology Society guideline and primary care treatment pathway for actinic (solar) keratosis
Information intended for healthcare professionals only.