The Scottish Dental Clinical Effectiveness Programme (SDCEP) has launched an app for use on iPhone®, iPad® and iPod touch® based on the second edition of their Drug Prescribing for Dentistry guidance.

The app aims to facilitate drug prescribing within primary care dental practice by providing mobile access to the latest dentally relevant information compiled from the British National Formulary (BNF) and BNF for Children (BNFC).

The app provides

• Advice on the management of a range of dental conditions presented in an easy to use, problem-oriented style
• Drug regimens displayed in a ‘prescription-like’ format to aid prescribing for both adults and children
• Direct links to the BNF website for information on drug interactions
• Advice on the management of medical emergencies, including drug administration.

The app is aimed at practitioners in the primary care sector and the prescribing guidance applies to all patients, including adults, children and those with special needs, who would normally be treated in this sector.

The app is available to purchase from the App Store SM.  New editions of the BNF and BNFC wil be reviewed and  any necessary changes to drug prescribing  will be provided as a free update for at least two years.