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How to Guides

Our How to Guides are quick-reference guides developed by PCCS for primary care teams.

Each one breaks a common area of cardiovascular care into clear, practical steps, so you can work through it with confidence at the point of care.

How to use these guides

Each guide fits on a single page and is designed to be printed, pinned up or saved to your desktop. Use them alongside your local formulary, NICE guidance and the relevant SmPC.

 

The SIMPLE Approach to GLP-1 RA Prescribing

PCCS has developed a new practical quick-reference aide-mémoire to support primary care teams when initiating and reviewing GLP-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) therapy.

The SIMPLE approach provides an easy-to-follow framework covering Suitability, Indication, Medication, Preparation, Lifestyle and Evaluation, with practical prompts around prescribing, patient education, safety-netting and ongoing review. 

Designed for UK practising healthcare professionals, the resource can be downloaded and used as a quick reference in clinical practice.

Click here to view the guide

Version 1.0 | Issued October 2026 

 

More guides coming soon

We will be adding new guides regularly. Sign up to our newsletter to hear when the next one is published.

 

The information in these guides is intended for UK practising healthcare professionals and for educational purposes only. Prescribing and management decisions made by clinicians are their own responsibility. PCCS accepts no responsibility for management or prescribing decisions made by others.