Derbyshire Medicines Management and Clinical Policies
The following guidelines have been produced for use by practices in line with local and national guidance. It is anticipated that health and social care providers and patients, will benefit from the good practice recommendations shared below.
Care homes - NICE
Care homes - SPS
Guidance on outbreaks of influenza (flu) in care homes - PHE guidance
Managing medicines for adults receiving social care in the community - NICE guidelines
Managing medicines in care homes - NICE guidelines
Covert administration of medicines in adults: legal issues - SPS
NICE checklist for care home Medicine Policy 2014
Enhanced health in care homes- medicines optimisation - PrescQIPP
B72. Care homes - Homely remedies 2.1.pdf - PrescQIPP
Attachment 1. Homely remedies information for care homes staff.doc
Reporting medicine related incidences; Care homes and social care - CQC
Creating a fortified diet for care home caterers - PrescQIPP
Proxy ordering guide for GP practices
| Guidelines | Produced Date | Review Date |
|---|---|---|
| Covert administration form | Sept 2023 | Sept 2026 |
| Derby City Council Medication Policy Statement (under review) | not applicable | |
| Expiry dates of medicines within care settings | Sept 2023 | Aug 2026 |
| NHSE Care Homes Guidance for reporting controlled drugs incidents | not applicable | |
