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NICE Guidance - September 2014

The National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has published new guidance for the month of September 2014. This month there are three clinical guidelines that impact upon primary care.

The Long-acting reversible contraception guideline has been re-issued with an addendum which updates the recommendations on progestogen-only subdermal implants. The new advice relates to information provided to women about these implants.

The Drug allergy guideline offers evidence-based advice on the diagnosis and management of drug allergy in adults, children and young people.

The Dyspepsia and gastro‑oesophageal reflux disease guideline offers evidence-based advice on the care and treatment of adults (aged 18 and over) with symptoms of dyspepsia, symptoms suggestive of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD), or both. It replaces CG17 that was published in August 2004 and contains new recommendations about investigation and referral, Helicobacter pylori eradication therapy, specialist management, and surveillance of Barrett’s oesophagus in people with dyspepsia.

Action: Clinicians should be aware of this month's new guidance and implement any necessary changes to practice.