FOI 1718 - Migraine Protocols

Response

Date: 5 December 2022

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Dear Sir / Madam,

FOI Reference Number: 1718

Our CCG has a guideline or protocol for management of migraine
a) Yes. If yes, please attach the protocol if possible.
b) No
c) Unsure

Yes. Details can be found online at the links below:

• Local Formulary (pages 10 and 11) http://www.derbyshiremedicinesmanagement.nhs.uk/assets/Clinical_Guidelines/Formulary_by_BNF_chapter_prescribing_guidelines/BNF_chapter_4/Chapter_4_CNS.pdf

• Derbyshire guidance for preventing migraines http://www.derbyshiremedicinesmanagement.nhs.uk/assets/High_cost_drugs/Migraine.pdf

Our CCG has a guideline or protocol for management of Vestibular Migraine
a) Yes. If yes, please attach the protocol if possible.
b) No.
c) Unsure.

No, we do not have a guideline or protocol specifically for Vestibular Migraine.

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