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<p>No assessment has made of the potential effect on demand for National Health Service
services of self-administering treatments for migraine.</p><p> </p><p>Many patients
with migraine can be successfully supported and managed through routine primary and
secondary care pain management services and through the use of over-the -counter medicines.
However, it is important that patients with the most serious pain management issues
are able to access specialist care.</p><p> </p><p>The National Institute for Health
and Care Excellence guideline, ‘Headaches: Diagnosis and management of headaches in
young people and adults’, published in 2012 and updated in 2015, sets out evidence
based best practice for healthcare professionals in the care, treatment and support
of people who suffer from migraines.</p><p> </p><p>The guideline includes specific
information on the management of migraines to either stop or prevent attacks, such
as the prescribing of medications including analgesics, triptans and anti-emetics
(as recommended in NICE's guideline on headaches in over 12s).</p>
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