BNF 6 Endocrine

Formulary	Last Updated
Endocrine System	May 2022

Prescribing Guidelines for BNF 6 Endocrine

Prescribing Guideline	Last Updated	Review Date
Blood Glucose monitoring meter formulary	May 2019	March 2023
Cinacalcet prescribing and monitoring	June 2022	May 2025
Diabetes (Type 2 - management in adults)	July 2018	June 2021
Diabetes Glucose Monitoring - interim position statement	April 2022	March 2025
FreeStyle Libre - JAPC briefing	April 2019	April 2023
Hyperprolactinaemia (cabergoline, quinagolide & bromocriptine)	November 2022	October 2025
Liothyronine - position statement	November 2022	October 2025
Menopause - local management guideline	March 2020	February 2023
Osteoporosis - bisphosphonate treatment break	August 2022	July 2025
Osteoporosis - diagnosis & management	June 2022	May 2025
Pioglitazone prescribing statement	March 2020	February 2023

Other Information

Relevant resources:

• Exogenous steroids, adrenal insufficiency and adrenal crisis - who is at risk and how should they be managed safely - SPS / Society for Endocrinology advice
• When should I issue a steroid emergency alert card
• Steroid emergency card to support early recognition and treatment of adrenal crisis in adults - Resources for practices
• Transgender and Non-Binary Adults - Primary Care guidance
• Trans healthcare - Advice based on GMC guidance
• Gender incongruence in primary care - Advice from BMA