Prescribing, Policies and Pathways
The last day of operation for Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB was 31 March 2026. The information on this website has not been updated since 31 March 2026. The legacy policies, prescribing recommendations and pathways can be accessed on this website. Find out more
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| Medicine / Guideline | Indication | RAG rating | Document type | Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abdominoplasty or Apronectomy Surgery Prior Approval Form | n/a | Prior approval form | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB | |
| Abdominoplasty or Apronectomy Surgery | n/a | Clinical policy | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB | |
| Bariatric Surgery | n/a | Clinical policy | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB | |
| Biological Mesh | n/a | Clinical policy | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB | |
| Blepharoplasty and Brow Lift | n/a | Clinical policy | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB | |
| Blepharoplasty and Brow Lift Prior Approval Form | n/a | Prior approval form | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB | |
| Body Contouring | n/a | Clinical policy | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB | |
| Body Contouring Prior Approval Form | n/a | Prior approval form | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB | |
| Breast Prosthesis Removal | n/a | Clinical policy | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB | |
| Breast Prosthesis Removal Prior Approval Form | n/a | Prior approval form | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB | |
| Breast Reduction Prior Approval Form | n/a | Prior approval form | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB | |
| Breast Reduction Surgery | n/a | Clinical policy | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB | |
| Breast Surgery (Reconstruction) | n/a | Clinical policy | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB | |
| Breast Surgery Prior Approval Form | n/a | Prior approval form | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB | |
| Carpal Tunnel Syndrome release | n/a | Clinical policy | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB | |
| Chalazia (meibomian cysts) removal | n/a | Clinical policy | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB | |
| Chalazia Prior Approval Form | n/a | Prior approval form | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB | |
| Cholecystectomy | n/a | Clinical policy | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB | |
| Correction of Congenital Ear Deformity, Pinnaplasty – Otoplasty | n/a | Clinical policy | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB | |
| Correction of Congenital Ear Deformity/Pinnaplasty – Otoplasty Prior Approval Form | n/a | Prior approval form | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB | |
| Correction of Privately Funded Treatments | n/a | Clinical policy | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB | |
| Cosmetic Breast Surgery | n/a | Clinical policy | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB | |
| Cosmetic Breast Surgery Prior Approval Form | n/a | Prior approval form | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB | |
| Cosmetic interventions for individuals with Gender Dysphoria or post Gender Reassignment surgery | n/a | Clinical policy | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB | |
| Cosmetic Procedures | n/a | Clinical policy | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB | |
| Dermatology / Skin Lesions / Skin Health for Adults over 16 years old | n/a | Clinical pathways | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB | |
| Diastasis Recti Repair Prior Approval Form | n/a | Prior approval form | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB | |
| Dibotermin alfa | Promotion of ectopic bone formation | Red | Decision document | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB |
| Divarication of Recti | n/a | Clinical pathways | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB | |
| DOAC (best value DOAC - 1st line generic apixaban & rivaroxaban) | VTE prophylaxis following hip and knee surgery | Red | n/a | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB |
| Dupuytren’s contracture release in adults (Surgery and Injections) | n/a | Clinical policy | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB | |
| Exogen | n/a | Clinical policy | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB | |
| Faecal Microbiota Transplants | n/a | Clinical policy | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB | |
| Fitness For Surgery | n/a | Clinical policy | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB | |
| Foreskin Problems - Paraphimosis & Phimosis & Circumcision | n/a | Clinical pathways | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB | |
| Gamete Storage | n/a | Clinical policy | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB | |
| Gamete Storage PA form | n/a | Prior approval form | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB | |
| Ganglion Excision | n/a | Clinical policy | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB | |
| Ganglion Excision Prior Approval form | n/a | Prior approval form | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB | |
| Haemorrhoid Surgery | n/a | Clinical policy | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB | |
| Haemorrhoid Surgery Prior Approval Form | n/a | Prior approval form | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB | |
| Haemorrhoids | n/a | Clinical pathways | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB | |
| Labiaplasty, Vaginoplasty & Hymenorrhaphy | n/a | Clinical policy | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB | |
| Labiaplasty, Vaginoplasty & Hymenorrhaphy Prior Approval Form | n/a | Prior approval form | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB | |
| Liposuction | n/a | Clinical policy | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB | |
| Liposuction Prior Approval Form | n/a | Prior approval form | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB | |
| Lymphoedema Services – Specialist treatment in the private sector | n/a | Clinical policy | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB | |
| Plastics Referral Pathway (including scar revision) | n/a | Patient information | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB | |
| Referral to Tier 4 Obesity Management Services (Bariatric Surgery) | n/a | Prior approval form | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB | |
| Referrals for Plastic Surgery - Prior Approval Form | n/a | Prior approval form | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB | |
| Scar Revision | n/a | Clinical policy | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB | |
| Scar Revision Prior Approval Form | n/a | Prior approval form | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB | |
| Snoring and Sleep Apnoea Management in Adults | n/a | Clinical pathways | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB | |
| Surgical Removal of Benign Skin Lesions | n/a | Clinical policy | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB | |
| Surgical Removal of Benign Skin Lesions Prior Approval Form | n/a | Prior approval form | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB | |
| Trigger finger release in adults | n/a | Clinical policy | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB | |
| Varicose Vein Interventions | n/a | Clinical policy | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB | |
| Varicose Veins Management | n/a | Clinical pathways | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB | |
| Varicose Veins Prior Approval Form | n/a | Prior approval form | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB |