NORFOLK AND WAVENEY STP THERAPEUTICS ADVISORY GROUP (TAG) SHARED CARE AGREEMENTNorfolk And • November 10th, 2023
Contract Type FiledNovember 10th, 2023Generic and Proprietary/Brand Name Darbepoetin alfa / Aranesp® Indications for shared care • Monthly monitoring of blood pressure.• Monthly check of haemoglobin levels, 3-monthly check of ferritin, transferrin saturation (Tsat) and reticulocyte haemoglobin equivalent (RET-He) for patients on darbepoetin alfa therapy initiated by the hospital specialist anaemia team• Administration of darbepoetin alfa by the GP practice nurse or community nurse for patients who are unable to self-inject darbepoetin alfa and who have no relatives/carers who are able to inject darbepoetin alfa 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 • Prescribe darbepoetin• Ongoing supply via homecare service• Initial monitoring and baseline assessmentspecialist anaemia team• Contact GP after initiation when a shared care arrangement