Some adults have difficulty swallowing oral solid dosage forms such as tablets and capsules; therefore prescribers must work with the patient and/or carer(s) to address their needs. This guideline provides a framework for healthcare professionals to support their prescribing decisions in response to the increased demand, complexity and cost of some “specials”. This guidance was developed by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board and endorsed by AWMSG as an example of good practice.
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This resource has been retired and is no longer considered an AWMSG-endorsed resource. The resource underwent an assessment for review in February 2025. At that time, members of the All Wales Prescribing Advisory Group (AWPAG) considered it appropriate to retire the resource. The content contained within the resource was considered to be out of date and other suitable alternative guidance was available (e.g. NEWT Guidelines and Care Home Medicines Optimisation Toolkit (AWMSG), AWPAG members considered it most appropriate for the resource to be retired at this time. If you think this resource should be reconsidered for review, please get in touch with AWTTC by emailing awttc@nhs.wales.uk. |
⇩ Prescribing Medicines for Adults who are Unable to Swallow Oral Solid Dosage Forms - Full document 1.5MB (PDF) |
⇩ Prescribing Medicines for Adults who are Unable to Swallow Oral Solid Dosage Forms - Summary document 1.2MB (PDF) |
(August 2010, Retired June 2025)