GGC Medicines

GGC Medicines



Free

3.0.31for iPhone, iPad and more
Greater Glasgow Health Board
Developer
72.3 MB
Size
May 18, 2022
Update Date
Medical
Category
17+
Age Rating
Age Rating
4+
Apps in this category do not contain restricted content.
9+
Apps in this category may contain mild or occasional cartoon, fantasy or real-life violence, as well as occasional or mild adult, sexually suggestive or horrifying content and may not be suitable for children under 9 years of age.
12+
Apps in this category may contain occasional mild indecent language, frequent or intense cartoon or real-life violence, minor or occasional adult or sexually suggestive material, and simulated gambling, and may be for children under 12 years of age.
17+
You must be at least 17 years old to access this App.
Apps in this category may contain frequent and intense offensive language; Frequent and intense cartoon, fantasy or realistic violence: frequent and intense adult, scary and sexually suggestive subjects: as well as sexual content, nudity, tobacco, alcohol and drugs, may not be suitable for children under 17 years of age.
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About GGC Medicines

GGC Medicines is an exciting, easy to use interactive App offering healthcare professionals in NHSGGC convenient and fast access to:

- Guidance contained within the GGC Adult Therapeutics Handbook
- Medical Calculators
- Medicines Update bulletins
- GGC Adult Medicines Formulary.

GGC Adult Therapeutics Handbook -
This is a well established aid for prescribers in the immediate management of >100 common medical conditions. Information regarding the assessment, monitoring and management of an acute condition is provided in a clear, concise and user friendly format.

Medical Calculators -
Gentamicin, Vancomycin and Creatinine Clearance Calculators. User friendly and fully validated calculators. These calculators are restricted to use within NHSGGC.

Access to Medicines Update Bulletins (requires internet connection) -
Keep abreast of current topical issues about medicines:

- Medicine safety messages
- Recent GGC medicines incidents and associated learning
- New local and national guidelines
- Latest formulary decisions and changes in prescribing practices.

GGC Adult Medicines Formulary -
Access to full Formulary with regular updates (requires internet connection).

Key features -
- Quick and easy to navigate and search
- Guidelines, reformatted to work well on small screen with flowcharts as PDFs that open on request*
- A ‘notes’ features allowing annotation of any additional information
- Bookmarking facility to allow personalised quick access to your most referred to guidelines
- Guideline content update at regular set intervals throughout the year.

*Please note: The Handbook guidance contains a small number of flowcharts and graphs which are accessed as PDF files. In order to view this content correctly, your device should have an app suitable for opening and viewing PDF files installed.

Contact us: Feedback is always welcome. You can contact us at - ggc.medicines@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
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What's New in the Latest Version 3.0.31

Last updated on May 18, 2022
Old Versions
Minor bug fixes on loading PDFs
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Version History
3.0.31
May 18, 2022
Minor bug fixes on loading PDFs
3.0.28
Mar 4, 2022
Minor bug fixes to the Calculator UI
3.0.27
Nov 29, 2021
Bug fixes following major refresh of the app
3.0.21
Nov 20, 2021
The app has been completely rebuilt from top to bottom to improve the user experience for clinicians and healthcare professionals in NHSGG&C. The app has also been redesigned as part of a collaboration with several other health boards in the West of Scotland to take a regional approach to the Adult Therapeutics Handbook.
2.3.4
Nov 21, 2020
Updates for iOS 14
2.2.22
Mar 9, 2020
Updated for iOS 13
2.2.17
Jul 6, 2019
Fix to address an issue where users were not being prompted to download new guideline content
2.2.16
Jan 22, 2019
iOS 12 updates
2.2.12
Feb 5, 2018
Minor bug fixes
Updated for iOS11
2.1.37
Sep 8, 2016
Minor bug fixes and improvements relating to linking guidelines
2.1.29
Aug 23, 2016
The GGC Medicines App has been upgraded and you will notice the following improvements:

- Enhanced sub navigation using the "hamburger" menu button to expand subheadings and navigate around long guidelines
- Push notifications alerting you to updates and other useful information
- Change from purple to a new blue colour scheme
- New Creatinine Clearance Calculator for adult patients
1.1.20
Jul 13, 2015
The app is secured by a username and password to ensure NHSGGC use only.
1.1.8
May 12, 2015
Removal of the dosing calculators to comply with MHRA medical device regulations. The calculators will be reinstated soon with password protection to ensure in-house use only. Until this is implemented, NHSGGC staff should use gentamicin and vancomycin dosing calculators available on StaffNet (intranet).
1.1.7
Apr 26, 2015
•Update for iOS 8
•Minor revision to search funtion of the app
•Change of contact web address and email
•Change from Postscript categories to Medicines Update
1.0.26
Jul 21, 2014
Bug fixes
1.0.18
Jul 3, 2014

GGC Medicines FAQ

Click here to learn how to download GGC Medicines in restricted country or region.
Check the following list to see the minimum requirements of GGC Medicines.
iPhone
Requires iOS 11.0 or later.
iPad
Requires iPadOS 11.0 or later.
iPod touch
Requires iOS 11.0 or later.

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