Key therapeutic topics 2015
The Medicines and Prescribing Centre at NICE has published the 2015 update to Key therapeutic topics - Medicines management options for local implementation (PDF).
This publication summarises key therapeutic areas where there are potential opportunities for maintaining or improving quality and improving value.
This update has retained the previous 14 therapeutic topics. All the topics have been reviewed and updated in the light of new guidance and important new evidence. Changes include:
- KTT2: Renin-angiotensin system drugs. The addition of a table summarising NICE recommendations on the use of renin-angiotensin system drugs in various indications
- KTT3: Lipid-modifying drugs. Updated to reflect recommendations in the NICE guideline on lipid modification, published in July 2014
- KTT4: Omega 3 fatty acid supplements. Updated to reflect recommendations in the NICE guideline on MI – secondary prevention, published in November 2013 and the NICE guideline on lipid modification, published in July 2014
- KTT9: Antibiotic prescribing – especially broad spectrum antibiotics. Updated in line with Public Health England guidance on managing common infections, which was updated in November 2014
- KTT10: Three-day courses of antibiotics for uncomplicated urinary tract infection. Updated in line with Public Health England guidance on managing common infections, which was updated in November 2014
Action: Clinicians and Commissioners should be aware of this document. The key topic areas can be reviewed and prioritised based upon local need and current performance.
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