Both PPI and Thyroxine alert (HP096)
Both PPI and Thyroxine alert (HP096)
Overview/Purpose
The Both PPI and Thyroxine alert is a protocol alert within EMIS Web, which has been designed to alert where patients are taking levothyroxine and a proton pump inhibitor
What does it do?
An alert will show on loading the patient record if the patient has a raised TSH as their last result (or there is no result) and both a PPI and levothyroxine are being prescribed
Why is it important?
PPI medication has been shown to reduce the absorbtion of levothyroxine meaning the patient may not be adequately treated with levothyroxine if a PPI has been commenced.
What does it look like?
If hovered over the following information is shown:
How to get it
This is a base handy protocol and will be installed in all sites. If you can't see this within your system please click here to submit a ticket.
System Triggers
System trigger: Load patient record
Run mode: Always run
Enable trigger for: All job categories
Change management considerations
Your team need to be aware that this alert will highlight where patients have uncontrolled hypothyroidism and are on a PPI as well as levothyroxine.