# GGC Medicines

> Medical reference app for healthcare professionals with guidelines, calculators, and updates. (iPhone/iPad app by Greater Glasgow Health Board.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ggc-medicines/id893882850 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Greater Glasgow Health Board](https://appshunter.io/developer/893882853)
- Category: Medical, Reference
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 80 MB
- Released: 2018-01-10
- Data updated: 2026-08-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ggc-medicines/id893882850/reviews.md

## What is GGC Medicines?

GGC Medicines is an exciting, easy to use interactive App offering healthcare professionals in NHSGGC convenient and fast access to:

- Guidance contained within the GGC Adult Therapeutics Handbook
- Medical Calculators
- Medicines Update bulletins
- GGC Adult Medicines Formulary.

GGC Adult Therapeutics Handbook -
This is a well established aid for prescribers in the immediate management of >100 common medical conditions. Information regarding the assessment, monitoring and management of an acute condition is provided in a clear, concise and user friendly format. 

Medical Calculators -
Gentamicin, Vancomycin and Creatinine Clearance Calculators. User friendly and fully validated calculators. These calculators are restricted to use within NHSGGC.

Access to Medicines Update Bulletins (requires internet connection) -
Keep abreast of current topical issues about medicines:

- Medicine safety messages
- Recent GGC medicines incidents and associated learning
- New local and national guidelines
- Latest formulary decisions and changes in prescribing practices.

GGC Adult Medicines Formulary -
Access to full Formulary with regular updates (requires internet connection). 

Key features -
- Quick and easy to navigate and search
- Guidelines, reformatted to work well on small screen with flowcharts as PDFs that open on request*
- A ‘notes’ features allowing annotation of any additional information
- Bookmarking facility to allow personalised quick access to your most referred to guidelines
- Guideline content update at regular set intervals throughout the year. 

*Please note: The Handbook guidance contains a small number of flowcharts and graphs which are accessed as PDF files. In order to view this content correctly, your device should have an app suitable for opening and viewing PDF files installed.

Contact us: Feedback is always welcome. You can contact us at - ggc.medicines@ggc.scot.nhs.uk

## Key features

- GGC Adult Therapeutics Handbook
- Medical Calculators (Gentamicin, Vancomycin, Creatinine Clearance)
- Medicines Update Bulletins
- GGC Adult Medicines Formulary
- Search and navigation
- PDF flowcharts
- Notes and bookmarking

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ggc-medicines/id893882850/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Very good app

*2014-10-03*

Excellent app. Might do with More calculators like GRACE and CHA2DS2-VASC.

### 5/5 — Essential app for juniors docs

*2014-07-04*

This is a must for junior doctors working in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. Essentially it's the most useful resource that will see medics through most presentations.

## Frequently asked questions about GGC Medicines

### What is GGC Medicines?

GGC Medicines is a medical reference app designed for healthcare professionals. It provides access to the GGC Adult Therapeutics Handbook, medical calculators, medicines update bulletins, and the GGC Adult Medicines Formulary.

### What medical calculators are included in GGC Medicines?

GGC Medicines includes validated medical calculators for Gentamicin, Vancomycin, and Creatinine Clearance. These calculators are specifically restricted for use within NHSGGC.

### Does GGC Medicines require an internet connection?

Access to Medicines Update Bulletins and the GGC Adult Medicines Formulary requires an internet connection. The Handbook guidance and calculators may function offline once downloaded.

### How often is the content in GGC Medicines updated?

The guideline content in GGC Medicines is updated at regular set intervals throughout the year. The Formulary also receives regular updates.

### Can I add my own notes to the guidelines in GGC Medicines?

Yes, GGC Medicines features a 'notes' function that allows users to annotate any additional information directly within the guidelines. This helps personalize quick access to frequently used resources.

### What devices is GGC Medicines available on?

GGC Medicines is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed for iOS devices.

### What is the age rating for GGC Medicines?

GGC Medicines has an age rating of 17+. This is typical for medical reference applications that contain professional medical information.

### Does GGC Medicines have ads?

No, GGC Medicines does not contain advertisements. It is a free application focused on providing professional medical resources without interruption.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.2.0 — 2025-04-02

SDK Updates

### 3.1.3 — 2024-08-28

Bug fixes
Changes to calculators

### 3.0.31 — 2022-05-18

Minor bug fixes on loading PDFs

### 3.0.28 — 2022-03-04

Minor bug fixes to the Calculator UI

### 3.0.27 — 2021-11-29

Bug fixes following major refresh of the app

## More apps by Greater Glasgow Health Board

- [GG&C Paediatric Guidelines](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gg-and-c-paediatric-guidelines/id1107534760)
- [MyPsych](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mypsych/id1158004463)
- [Mindfulness Based Approaches](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindfulness-based-approaches/id1158023865)
- [NHSGGC Obs&Gyn Handbook](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nhsggc-obs-and-gyn-handbook/id1479980714)
- [NHSGGC Clinical Guidelines](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nhsggc-clinical-guidelines/id1517422269)

All apps by Greater Glasgow Health Board: https://appshunter.io/developer/893882853

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