Additionally there may be drugs with potential for abuse, or drugs which may be over-ordered that could be used to help identify poor compliance related to overuse or over-ordering e.g. co-codamol (BNF 04), benzodiazepines (BNF 04), gabapentin / pregabalin (BNF 04), zopiclone (BNF04), GTN sprays (BNF 02), hydroxocobalamin. These drugs can be found using STU or by searching using the GP IT System in-built search manager. Staff Group Potential Non-clinical staff – Identify and highlight compliance issues to staff with some or full clinical knowledge. May be asked Responsibilities to take limited action or follow a clearly set out course of action e.g. for steroid inhalers member of staff asked to contact patient and request attendance for asthma review. Staff with some clinical knowledge – Identify and highlight compliance issues to full clinical staff. May take a degree of action within pre-set limits e.g. inviting patient in for polypharmacy review with appropriate clinician, providing advice/directing/supplying compliance aids or inhaler technique. Staff with full clinical knowledge – Address issues as clinically appropriate. May refer back to other staff to inform of course of action e.g. ask receptionist to contact patient for review appointment. Supporting Resources Appendix i Level 1 Medication Review Forms Appendix ii Worked Example 3.1 Appendix vii Guidance including suggested drugs for review and ready reckoner for medication quantities Detailed Guidance - Alignment of Repeat Prescription Item Quantities
Additionally there may be drugs with potential for abuse, or drugs which may be over-ordered that could be used to help identify poor compliance related to overuse or over-ordering e.g. co-codamol (BNF 04), benzodiazepines (BNF 04), gabapentin / pregabalin (BNF 04), zopiclone (BNF04), GTN sprays (BNF 02), hydroxocobalamin. These drugs can be found using STU or by searching using the GP IT System in-built search manager. Staff Group Potential Responsibilities Non-clinical staff – Identify and highlight compliance issues to staff with some or full clinical knowledge. May be asked to take limited action or follow a clearly set out course of action e.g. for steroid inhalers member of staff asked to contact patient and request attendance for asthma review. Staff with some clinical knowledge – Identify and highlight compliance issues to full clinical staff. May take a degree of action within pre-set limits e.g. inviting patient in for polypharmacy review with appropriate clinician, providing advice/directing/supplying compliance aids or inhaler technique. Staff with full clinical knowledge – Address issues as clinically appropriate. May refer back to other staff to inform of course of action e.g. ask receptionist to contact patient for review appointment. Supporting Resources Appendix i Level 1 Medication Review Forms Appendix ii Worked Example 3.1 Appendix vii Guidance including suggested drugs for review and ready reckoner for medication quantities Detailed Guidance - Alignment of Repeat Prescription Item Quantities