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NORFOLK AND WAVENEY STP THERAPEUTICS ADVISORY GROUP (TAG) SHARED CARE AGREEMENTNorfolk And • October 3rd, 2024
Medication covered by this agreement Donepezil Galantamine RivastigmineMemantine Indications for shared care Dementia and Alzheimers Disease as per NICE NG97. Full details in main body of document Specialist Prescribing and Monitoring Responsibilities (summary) GP / Community Team - Primary Care Prescribing and Monitoring Responsibilities (summary) • Confirm diagnosis and clarify supervision• Notify the GP of the need to initiate therapy• Provide details of how the medication will be collected and any support required• Discuss benefits, side effects and prescribing guidelines of treatment with the patient and carer.• Ascertain willingness by the patient to take their medication and co-operation (within the bounds of their illness)• Recommend appropriate dose to initiate treatment.• Communicate any changes in treatment with the primary care prescriber as appropriate.• Monitor response to treatment and advise continuation for up to three months to the prescriber within 28 days of the ini
