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Prescribing guidance and pathways for healthcare professionals across NHS Central East ICB.

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  • Acamprosate

    Acamprosate is a medicine used to support people with alcohol dependence in maintaining abstinence by helping to reduce cravings for alcohol. This page provides information on the prescribing, monitoring and ongoing management of acamprosate treatment.

    Central Nervous System (CNS)

  • Alemtuzumab

    Alemtuzumab is a treatment used for relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (MS). This page provides information to support the safe use, monitoring and ongoing management of alemtuzumab therapy.

    Central Nervous System (CNS)

  • Antipsychotics

    Antipsychotic medicines are used to treat a range of mental health conditions, including psychosis, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. This page provides information to support the safe and effective use of antipsychotic medicines, including prescribing considerations, monitoring requirements and ongoing patient care.

    Central Nervous System (CNS)Mental Health

  • Apomorphine

    Apomorphine is a treatment used to help manage motor fluctuations and periods of reduced mobility in people with Parkinson’s disease. This page provides information to support the safe use, monitoring and ongoing management of apomorphine therapy.

    Central Nervous System (CNS)

  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Narcolepsy

    A range of medicines are used in the management of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. Some medicines may be used for both conditions. This page provides information on the safe and effective use of these medicines, including prescribing considerations, monitoring requirements and ongoing patient care.

    Central Nervous System (CNS)Mental Health

  • Cannabis-based medicinal products

    Cannabis-based medicinal products are medicines derived from cannabis that may be used for certain specialist indications, including severe epilepsy, multiple sclerosis-related spasticity, and persistent chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting. This page provides information on their recommended use, prescribing responsibilities and place in treatment.

    Central Nervous System (CNS)

  • Dementia

    Dementia is a group of progressive conditions that affect memory, thinking, behaviour and everyday functioning. This page provides information on the treatment and ongoing management of people living with dementia.

    Central Nervous System (CNS)

  • Disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs)

    Disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) are used to treat a range of inflammatory and autoimmune conditions by reducing disease activity and preventing long-term complications. This page provides information on the safe use, monitoring and management of DMARD therapy.

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  • Epilepsy

    Epilepsy is a neurological condition that causes recurrent seizures and may require treatment with antiseizure medicines. This page provides information on the treatment, monitoring and ongoing management of epilepsy.

    Central Nervous System (CNS)

  • Melatonin

    Melatonin is used in the management of sleep disorders in selected patient groups, including children and young people where clinically appropriate. This page provides prescribing, formulary and monitoring information to support the safe, effective and appropriate use of melatonin therapy.

    Central Nervous System (CNS)

  • Midazolam (Buccal)

    Buccal midazolam is a medicine used for the emergency treatment of prolonged or repeated seizures. This page provides information to support the safe prescribing of buccal midazolam, including appropriate use and prescribing considerations.

    Central Nervous System (CNS)

  • Opioids and Dependence Forming Medicines

    Some medicines used to treat pain, anxiety, insomnia and other conditions can lead to dependence if used for prolonged periods. This page provides information on the safe use, review and deprescribing of dependence-forming medicines to support safe and effective patient care.

    Central Nervous System (CNS)

  • Penicillamine

    Penicillamine is a medicine used in the treatment of Wilson's disease, a rare inherited condition that causes copper to build up in the body. This page provides information on the safe use, monitoring and ongoing management of penicillamine treatment.

    Central Nervous System (CNS)

  • Riluzole

    Riluzole is a medicine used in the treatment of motor neurone disease (MND), including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). This page provides information on the safe use, monitoring and ongoing management of riluzole treatment.

    Central Nervous System (CNS)

  • Valproate

    Valproate is used in the treatment of epilepsy and certain mental health conditions but is associated with significant risks during pregnancy and following exposure at conception. This page provides information to support the safe use of valproate, including compliance with national safety requirements, pregnancy prevention measures and prescribing considerations for patients of childbearing potential.

    Central Nervous System (CNS)Mental Health