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NORFOLK AND WAVENEY STP THERAPEUTICS ADVISORY GROUP (TAG) SHARED CARE AGREEMENTNorfolk And • March 25th, 2024
Generic and Proprietary/Brand Name Naltrexone / Adepend® Indications for shared care Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) to assist in maintenance of abstinence - Initiated after consultation from Drug and Alcohol Agencies Specialist Prescribing and Monitoring Responsibilities – summary. Full details in main body of document GP / Community Team - Primary Care Prescribing and Monitoring Responsibilities – summary. Full details in main body of document Prescribing:Naltrexone therapy should be initiated in secondary care. The mechanism of action and expected effects and side effects and duration of therapy should be explained to the patient using the NRP (or equivalent) Patient Information Leaflet. Monitoring:Detailed specialist monitoring requirements are explained in full further down in the main body of the document Prescribing:The patient’s GP may be asked to take over the prescription for naltrexone after 4 weeks of abstinence (e.g. post detoxification). Monitoring:NICE does not recommend rout
