MTW NHS Trust West Kent CCG

Drug Status Key

  • Preferred
  • Second Line
  • Third Line
  • Specialist Initiation
  • Hospital Only
  • Not Approved for Formulary

Pain

THESE GUIDELINES ARE FOR USE WITHIN THE MAIDSTONE & TUNBRIDGE WELLS NHS TRUST ONLY

Opioid Analgesics in the Management of Acute Pain in Adults, Sept 2017 (Review due Sept 2020)

Opioid Analgesics for the Treatment of Non-Cancer Chronic Pain in Adults, Sept 2017 (Review due July 2020)

Guidelines for the Treatment of Neuropathic Pain in Adults, Sept 2017 (Review due July 2020)

Guidelines for the management of acute pain in adults with a history of substance abuse, Nov 2019 (Review due Nov 2023)

Clinical Guideline: Epidural Analgesia Infusions in Adults, Dec 2021 (review due Dec 2025)

Clinical Guideline: Adult Patient Controlled Analgesia, Nov 2020 (review due Nov 2023)

Kent & Medway ICB Guidance

Guidance to Support the Safe and Effective, Initiation and Review of Opioids

Opioid Tapering Resource Pack

Opioid Prescribing Position Statement

Information Leaflet - Ten Opioid Safety Messages