Respiratory Infections

• East Region Formulary (ERF): ERF Respiratory Guidelines https://formulary.nhs.scot/east

• NICE CKS – Respiratory: Clinical Knowledge Summaries https://cks.nice.org.uk/specialities/respiratory/

• NES – Respiratory Assessment: Includes the clinical reasoning cycle. NES Respiratory CPD https://learn.nes.nhs.scot/34224/pharmacy/cpd-resources/common-clinical-conditions/respiratory-system

• NHS England – Pharmacy First Clinical Pathways: Pathways Document (PDF) https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/PRN00936_ii_Pharmacy-First-Clinical-Pathways-v.1.6.pdf

Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)

• East Region Formulary (ERF): ERF UTI Guidelines https://formulary.nhs.scot/east

• NICE CKS – UTI: Lower UTI in Women https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/urinary-tract-infection-lower-women/

• NICE CKS – UTI: Lower UTI in Men https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/urinary-tract-infection-lower-men/

• SAPG: Decision aid for diagnosing and managing UTIs in patients aged 65+. SAPG UTI Guidance https://www.sapg.scot/guidance-qi-tools/infection-specific-guidance/urinary-tract-infections-utis/

• UKHSA: Diagnostic decision tools for primary care. UKHSA UTI Tools https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/urinary-tract-infection-diagnosis/diagnosis-of-urinary-tract-infections-quick-reference-tools-for-primary-care#women-under-65

• NES – UTI and Gynaecology: NES CPD Resource https://learn.nes.nhs.scot/34228/pharmacy/cpd-resources/common-clinical-conditions/obstetrics-gynaecology-and-urinary-tract-infections

NHS England – Pharmacy First Clinical Pathways: Pathways Document (PDF) https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/PRN00936_ii_Pharmacy-First-Clinical-Pathways-v.1.6.pdf

Skin and Soft Tissue Infections

• East Region Formulary (ERF): ERF Skin Infection Guidelines https://formulary.nhs.scot/east

• NICE CKS – Skin and Nail: Clinical Knowledge Summaries https://cks.nice.org.uk/specialities/skin-nail/

• NICE Guidance: Impetigo: Antimicrobial Prescribing https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng153  – includes visual summary.

• NICE Guidance: Cellulitis and Erysipelas: Antimicrobial Prescribing https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng141  – includes visual summary.

NHS England – Pharmacy First Clinical Pathways: Pathways Document (PDF) https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/PRN00936_ii_Pharmacy-First-Clinical-Pathways-v.1.6.pdf