Prodigy Guidance

Prodigy Guidance provides evidence-based clinical information covering symptoms and conditions commonly encountered in primary care. As well as provision of clinical evidence for pharmacists and nurse practitioners, Prodigy provides information for patients.

Prodigy Guidance is available on over 170 topics grouped into 26 different areas of clinical specialty. Guidance is available both online at www.prodigy.nhs.uk or in book format (first published in 2002).

Prodigy Guidance is provided as:

1. Full Text Guidance - provides both concise information for decision-making in the practice setting and more detailed background information to support additional learning.
2. Quick Reference Guides - provide a summary of key management options, linking them to supporting information and prescription details.
3. Patient Information Leaflets - provide guidance for patients, giving an overview of the condition, advice on self-management, information on treatment options and sources of additional assistance.
4. Prodigy Drugs - provides a listing of drugs recommended by Prodigy, linking them to appropriate conditions and situations for which they are recommended.

For further information and to access Prodigy Guidance, visit www.prodigy.nhs.uk.