*End of Life/Last days of Life - Palliative Care - symptom management and pre-emptive prescribing - Palliative care formulary and more
Last days of life - symptom management guidance
Care should be taken when prescribing strong opioids, particularly in opioid naïve patients, because of the risk of respiratory depression.
The dose and frequency should be carefully stated on the prescription. For further guidance see BNF.
Many drugs listed are unlicensed in their use or route. The clinician takes responsibility for prescribing.
If symptoms are not controlled, contact Specialist Palliative Care for advice early to avoid symptom crisis.
When prescribing for Barnsley patients out of hours this formulary should be adhered to.
Last Days of Life Prescribing Anticipatory Subcutaneous Medications
Palliative care Participating pharmacies- Specialist Drugs on Demand Service
Certain pharmacies (click HERE for list and opening times) across Barnsley hold a stock of palliative care drugs and other drugs (e.g. certain antibiotics) to help support those patients in urgent need of medication.
Formulary Drug List
End of life mouth care/ oral hygiene
Prescribing Guidelines _Palliative Care related extra content
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Clinical support group
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Cancer, Palliative Care, Pain and Older People
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Conditions and indicators
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