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National Support Materials

Renin-Angiotensin System Drugs - Implement icon Implementation Resources

 

Renin-Angiotensin System Drugs Implementation Resources

A guide to the support materials for this topic is available in the library.

Please note that some of the resources are provided as templates intended for local adaptation. The remainder are not intended to be changed.

RADs high impact changes

High impact changes for prescribing of drugs affecting the renin-angiotensin system

Comparative costs of Drugs Affecting the Renin-angiotensin System

Dose comparisons of RADs in hypertension

A summary of comparative costs and equivalent doses for renin-angiotensin system drugs.

RADS licensed indications Licensed indications drugs affecting the renin-angiotensin system

RADs practice-based audit template

Template for a practice RADs audit

A template for practices to enable them to audit their RADs prescribing. Can be used as a tool to monitor progress. Intended for adaptation according to local circumstances or preferences. 

RADs practice audit methodology and SOP procedure

Template for RADs Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and audit methodology. Contains basic framework that is suitable for local adaptation. 

Audit summary sheet For use with practice audit methodology.

RADs patient letter template

Template letter for prescribers to send to patients regarding potential changes to treatment. Template for local adaptation. 

RADs MUR guide

Guide to carrying out a Medicines Use Review (MUR) with a patient taking an ACE Inhibitor or an Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist

RADs community pharmacy  audit

Template audit for use in community pharmacy

The audit focuses on whether

  • RADs are appropriately prescribed  
  • Maintenance doses are prescribed

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