Northern Lincolnshire Guidance
The following guidelines and pathways have been developed to assist therapeutic decisions and improve patient outcomes. Pathways are guidance documents that are designed to complement other resources. The up-to-date SPC, current BNF and any NICE Guidance should be referred to. Professional judgement should always prevail before any medicine is prescribed.
Antibiotic Pathways
Antibiotic Formulary Prescribing Advice Adults Version 9.1
Antibiotic Formulary Prescribing Advice Paediatric V1.2
Guidance on the Treatment and Management of Infection in Primary Care
Constipation Pathway
Medical Treatment of Chronic Constipation or IBS-C in Adults
Paediatric Documents
Respiratory Pathways
COPD Pathway for Adult Patients
Click here to view our simple inhaler reference guide. A great resource for prescribers
Trans-anal Irrigation Pathways
NEL NL Adult Trans-anal Service Pathway
NEL NL Paediatric Trans-anal Irrigation Pathway
Nutrition and Blood
NLaG DCM214 Guidance on the Prevention, Diagnosis and Management of Vitamin D Deficiency 2023
Urology Pathways
Guideline for Overactive Bladder in Females
Wound Formulary
North and North East Lincolnshire Joint Dressing and Wound Management Formulary v3.1
Other Approved Documents
Prescribing and Supply of Medication for Discharge and Outpatients
Getting Medicines Right on Discharge
Guidance for Prescribing and Supply of Medication in Outpatient Settings
Miscellaneous
ABL (‘A Better Life Ltd.’) Orlistat Guidance
Diamorphine supply disruption and alternatives
Northern Lincolnshire APC Devices Commissioning Statement _
Oral Nutritional Supplements (ONS) Guidance
Prescribing of Low Molecular Weight Heparins (LMWHs) in North & North East Lincolnshire
