Opioid Tapering Guidelines
The CRG (Clinical Reference Group) developed local guidelines to support the tapering of opioid medication.
The Lincolnshire Tapering Guidelines for Opioids can be found here.
Gabapentinoid Tapering Guidelines
The CRG developed local guidelines to support the tapering of Gabapentinoid medication.
The Lincolnshire Gabapentinoid Tapering Guidance can be found here.
PACEF
The CRG have worked with PACEF (Prescribing and Clinical Effectiveness Forum) to update the local formulary advice for prescribing opioids in chronic non-cancer pain.
4 Step Approach
The 4 Step Approach, designed by the Lincolnshire Opioids Clinical Reference Group, is a document detailing a patient centered guide for opioid prescribing.
You can view the document and download a copy through the link below:
Download the full 4 Step Approach document here:
Red Flags
The CRG developed ‘red flag’ guidance to highlight when opioids may pose a serious and/or imminent risk to patient safety.
To see this resource click here.
Which Resource Flow Chart
The CRG have developed this flow chart to help patients and healthcare professionals to navigate our non-pharmacological alternatives to opioid medication.
To see this resource click here.