The NHSAAA Medicines - Adult Therapeutics Handbook resource is intended as a reference source for education about the safe and effective use of medicines. The content is intended for use by healthcare professionals working in NHS Ayrshire and Arran. The information provides a starting point for the immediate management of many common medical conditions and situations. It is recognised, of course, that the guidance within the Handbook will not be suitable for every situation and is not intended to be a substitute for specialist expertise and clinical judgement.

If you access the Adult Therapeutics Handbook via the mobile device app, ensure your content is up to date by completing the following steps.

Within your app:

• Select the “Introduction” chapter
• Select the “Editorial Group and Acknowledgements” section
• Scroll to the very bottom of the page and check the “Content last updated” date.

The last content update to the NHSAAA Medicines Adult Therapeutics Handbook was on 15.11.2024.