October 2024: Updated management of hypertension guidance

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October 2024: Updated management of hypertension guidance


Management of hypertension: Updated guidance based on NICE guidance NG136, which also applies to patients with type 2 diabetes. There continue to be specific BP targets and treatment recommendations for type 1 diabetes and for chronic kidney disease. For women considering pregnancy or who are pregnant or breastfeeding, refer to formulary guidance on the management of hypertension in pregnancy.

See here for the formulary guidance.

See here for other recent updates to the formulary