Pharmacy- community
NHSGGC - Palliative Care
The Community Pharmacy Palliative Care Network
The Community Pharmacy Palliative Care Network leaflet (November 2024 Version 3.3) can only be downloaded on an NHSGGC Network Connection. If you do not have access to a network connected device you can request a copy at the Contact webpage or through the Pharmacists below.
Courier service
In some circumstances, it may be necessary to transport urgently required prescriptions and/or medication to meet the needs of a palliative care patient. In primary care we have established a board-approved courier service which can be accessed 24 hours a day/7 days a week if needed.
In normal working hours, the service can be accessed by contacting one of the specialist palliative care pharmacists (contacts below), community pharmacy palliative care network pharmacies or the district nursing service. Out of hours, the district nursing and GP out-of-hours service can access the service.
For specialist palliative care pharmacy advice, please contact any of the following:
Specialist Pharmacists (Palliative Care)
Susan Addie – Tel: 07880 786 659
Email: susan.addie@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
Carolyn Mackay – Tel: 07775 012 560
Email: carolyn.mackay@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
Macmillan Lead Pharmacist (Palliative Care)
Elayne Harris – Tel: 07876 478140
Email: elayne.harris@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
All Scottish Palliative Care Network Pharmacies on NHS Inform Pharmacy Search
GGC Medicines – Adult Therapeutics Handbook
The GGC Medicines – Adult Therapeutics Handbook resource is intended as a reference source for education about the safe and effective use of medicines.
Community Palliative Care Kardex
Community Kardexes can be ordered just now by emailing carolyn.mackay@ggc.scot.nhs.uk or elayne.harris@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
Guidance for use of the Community Palliative Care Kardex
Primary Care Palliative Care Kardex Awareness Presentation
Stock recording sheets on Pecos (233125) £45 for 500
Completion of the Community Palliative Care community Kardex (5 Minute video on Microsoft Stream)
Summary to guide completion of a Community Palliative Care Kardex for patients going home from hospital for end of life care.
Kardex resources for Acute Setting
(The following resources require an NHSGGC Network connected device to access)
- Kardex resources for use in acute setting
- SOP to allow completion of the community palliative care drug KARDEX when discharging patients for end of life care from hospital (Updated September 2021)
- Summary guidance on completion of community Palliative care Kardex in acute
Just In Case
- The use of dose ranges with the Palliative Care Kardex in Primary Care
- Palliative Care Synonyms
- Box Label
- Box Leaflet – A guide for patients & carers
- JIC Core Contents list
- JIC flowsheet
- JIC general info
- Just in case FAQs
Palliative Care Formulary 6th edition (PCF6)
Access to the PCF is now through Medicines Complete (log in via NHS email or Athens password)
Community Pharmacy Scotland
Community Pharmacy Scotland is the organisation which represents community pharmacy owners and their teams throughout Scotland.
Greater Glasgow and Clyde Medicines – NHSGGC Area Drug and Therapeutics Committee
NHSGGC Area Drug and Therapeutics Committee website has the latest Formulary Decisions, Medicines Update Bulletins and other useful resources. Follow us for alerts to new medicines decisions, Formulary, guidelines etc. X/Twitter: @NHSGGCMeds
Paediatric Palliative Care Links / Resources
NHSGGC Paediatric Palliative and Supportive Care
Paediatric Palliative Care Unlicensed Specials Information Word 20 KB
Medicines for Children
Together for Short Lives Website
- Basic Symptom Control in Paediatric Palliative Care 2016 (Edition 9.5)
Together for Short Lives website - Together for Short Lives Medicines Management Toolkit 2014 (2nd ed)
Together for Short Lives website
APPM (Association for Paediatric Palliative Medicine) Master Formulary 2020 (5th edition)
Children in Scotland requiring Palliative Care: identifying numbers and needs (The ChiSP Study) PDF 998 KB