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Indication

Alzheimer's Dementia (NICE TA217)
Amber level 0

Brand:

Nice TA:

217

Commissioning responsibility:

CCG

PbR excluded:

No

BNF chapter:
Central nervous system

Background

Treatment should be initiated by specialists in the care of patients with dementia. Prescribing responsibilities can be transferred to primary care after the patient has been established on treatment.

Recommendation

LSCMMG Recommendation:

Amber level 0

Reason for decision:

Suitable for GP prescribing following recommendation/initiation by specialist

Supporting documents:

Management Of Behavioral And Psychological Symptoms Of Dementia Primary Care Summary Document

Management Of Behavioural And Psychological Symptoms Of Dementia In Primary And Seconday Care

Decisions of Lancashire local decision making groups

BwD
BP
CSR
EL
FW
GP
MB
WL
Pending
Amber 0
Amber 0
Pending
Amber 0
Amber 0
Amber 0
Pending
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Last Updated: 01 - Mar - 2015