Short-term repeats are not justified to curb medicine waste

The ADSHG, with the support of its clinical advisory panel, has been attempting to raise medical awareness of the risks to patient safety from short-term repeats (28-day repeat prescribing) for people with Addison's for several years and has published an article showing that short-term repeats are not cost effective for patients on stable, long-term therapies such as steroid replacement treatment.

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ADSHG December 2010 Newsletter

The ADSHG December 2010 newsletter has been sent out to all postal members and is available on-line in the member-only website area for all postal and e-members.

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ADSHG June 2010 Newsletter

The ADSHG June 2010 newsletter has been sent out to all postal members and is available on-line in the member-only website area for all postal and e-members.

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Meet the ADSHG Executive

The ADSHG charity is run by an elected executive committee of volunteers who help manage the publication of information, communications and finances of the group.

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About the Addison’s Clinical Advisory Panel

The Addison’s Clinical Advisory Panel is an informal group of endocrinologists with an interest in adrenal medicine. They advise the ADSHG on its clinical guidelines, write medical commentaries and review our publications for us. They are led by Professor John Wass of the Churchill Hospital, Oxford.

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Our athletes – our heroes

Three members of the ADSHG – all with Addison’s – took part in marathons in April 2010.  Peter Raynard completed the Brighton marathon on 18 April, while Greg Davis and Debra Chase completed the London marathon on 25 April.  Here, they tell their stories.

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Diagnosing Addison's: a guide for GPs

This leaflet, Diagnosing Addison's, has been developed for the ADSHG by our Clinical Advisory Panel, led by Professor John Wass. It outlines the role of the GP in the early detection of Addison's.

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