- Varies according to individual drug
- Most are self-administered subcutaneously, but some can be used IV or SC
- Rituximab and Belimumab are IV
- Infliximab IV or subcutaneous.
- JAK inhibitors (jakinibs) are oral
We are pleased to advise that deep linking capability, enabling users to directly download individual mobile toolkits, has now been released on the RDS mobile app. When you install the update, you will see that each toolkit has a small QR code icon the header area beside the search icon – see screenshot below. Clicking on this icon will open up a window with a full-size QR code and the alternative of a short URL for sharing with users. Instructions are provided.
You may need to actively install the update to install RDS app version 4.7.1 to see this improvement. Installing this update is also strongly recommended to get the full benefits of the new contingency arrangements – specifically, that if the RDS website should fail, you will still be able to download new mobile app toolkits.
To check your current RDS version, click on the three dots bottom right of the RDS app screen. This takes you to a “More” page where you will see the version number. To install latest updates:
On iPhones – go to the Apple store, click on your profile icon top right, scroll down to see the apps waiting to be updated and update the RDS app.
On Android phones – these can vary, but try going to the Google Play store, click on your profile icon top right, click on “Manage apps and device”, select and update the RDS app.
Please get in touch with ann.wales3@nhs.scot with any questions.
The aim of treatment is to suppress disease activity and preserve joint/organ function in the inflammatory arthropathies/SLE and vasculitides for those who have failed or are intolerant of methotrexate. Most are co-prescribed with methotrexate for increased efficacy.
At time of writing there are currently 5 licensed TNF inhibitors (TNFi) and 10 non-TNFi biologics accepted for use in NHS Scotland, not including biosimilars:
Secretaries 01387 241776
Helpline 01387 241095 (answering machine)
Nurse Specialists:
Department of Rheumatology doctors via Switchboard 01387 246246
Helpline 01387 241095 Rheumatology Nurse Specialists Petra Cannon, Andrew Wilson,