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This guideline covers good practice for developing, authorising, using and updating patient group directions. It also offers advice on deciding whether a patient group direction is needed.

Result type

Medicines practice guideline

Last updated

27 March 2017

Evidence-based recommendations on ravulizumab (Ultomiris) for treating paroxysmal nocturnal haemoglobinuria in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

19 May 2021

Evidence-based recommendations on stent insertion for bleeding oesophageal varices. This involves temporarily inserting a tube-shaped mesh covered in plastic (called a stent) into the oesophagus.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

27 April 2011

Summary of the evidence on avanafil for treating erectile dysfunction to inform local NHS planning and decision-making

Result type

Evidence summary

Published

12 August 2014

Evidence-based recommendations on ex-situ machine perfusion for extracorporeal preservation of lungs for transplant. This involves using a machine to deliver an oxygenated solution to a donor lung and keep it at normal body temperature until it can be transplanted.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

26 May 2021

Evidence-based recommendations on axitinib (Inlyta) for previously treated advanced renal cell carcinoma in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

25 February 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on tacrolimus (Protopic) and pimecrolimus (Elidel) for people with atopic eczema.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

25 August 2004

This quality standard covers identifying and managing atrial fibrillation (including paroxysmal, persistent and permanent atrial fibrillation, and atrial flutter) in adults (aged 18 and over). It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.

Result type

Quality standard

Last updated

7 February 2018

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous balloon valvuloplasty for fetal critical aortic stenosis. This involves placing a catheter into the baby’s heart, while the baby is still in the womb. The aim is to help the heart develop properly.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

9 May 2018

This guideline covers how to assess and monitor body weight and how to prevent someone from becoming overweight or obese before, during and after pregnancy. The aim is to help all women who have a baby to achieve and maintain a healthy weight by adopting a balanced diet and being physically active.

Result type

Public health guideline

Published

28 July 2010

Evidence-based recommendations on abatacept (Orencia), adalimumab (Humira), etanercept (Enbrel) and tocilizumab (RoActemra) for treating juvenile idiopathic arthritis in children, young people and adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

16 December 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on swallowable gastric balloon capsules for weight loss in adults. This involves swallowing a capsule containing a balloon that is then filled with liquid to inflate it in the stomach.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

18 November 2020

Evidence-based recommendations on aortic remodelling hybrid stent insertion for acute type A aortic dissection. This involves inserting a stent with material sewed on one end into part of the aorta.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

3 August 2022

targets. Source guidance details Comes from guidance Hypertension in adults: diagnosis and management Number NG136 Date

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

11 April 2022

Evidence-based recommendations on living-donor lung transplantation for end-stage lung disease. This involves removing a lung from each of the two donors and replacing the recipient's lungs with the donor lungs.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

24 May 2006