Using FDB OptimiseRx® as part of a joint CCGs Antimicrobial Stewardship programme (2019)

Durham Dales, Easington and Sedgefield (DDES) and North Durham CCGs

Project Summary

This project aims for reduction in prescribing of inappropriate opioids, hypnotics, pregabalin and benzodiazepines.

This is facilitated with dedicated clinics lead by a GP with appropriate experience in this area and a patient welfare manager (a support worker who looks at social circumstances of the patient, housing, benefits, safe-guarding etc). The practice clinical pharmacist is consulted where necessary where complex polypharmacy exists.