Protocols and SOPs

The following documnets have been kindly provided by council members as examples of templates used in several NHS trusts. The BSR/BHPR does not validate the use of these documents, but they are provided as useful examples of practice for our members.

Shared care guidelines

Azathioprine tablets for inflammatory arthritis, connective tissue disease and vasculitis in adults

Hydroxychloroquine tablets for inflammatory arthritis and connective tissue disease in adults

Leflunomide for inflammatory arthritis in adults

Mycophenolate Mofetil (Cellcept) for immunosuppression in autoimmune conditions

Methotrexate tablets for inflammatory arthritis in adults

Sulfasalazine tablets for inflammatory arthritis in adults

Patient group directions

Administration of IM methylprednisolone acetate (Depo-Medrone®)

Administration of IM Triamcinolone acetonide (Kenalog)

Standard operating procedures

Rheumatology pharmacists working with the DMARD/Anti-TNF monitoring team