Episode
Pre-anaesthetic medication medication management for GPs
- Podcast
- The Good GP
- Published
- Apr 13, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 844
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Summary
In this episode of The Good GP, host Julia Rawlinson welcomes Dr Erin Horsley, an experienced GP anaesthetist, to provide practical guidance on pre-anaesthetic medication management for general practitioners. Focusing on how to prepare patients for elective surgery by knowing which medications to pause, continue, or adjust. Highlights include: SGLT2 inhibitors: Advice on withholding these medications prior to surgery, especially for diabetic patients, due to risk of euglycaemic diabetic ketoacidosis. Diabetes medications and insulin: Specific instructions for perioperative management in procedures such as colonoscopy and gastroscopy. GLP-1 receptor agonists: Discussion on Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro. They emphasise that stopping them is not routinely required. Instead, they recommend clear fluid fasting protocols. Anticoagulants and antiplatelet agents: Practical approaches for managing DOACs, warfarin, and antiplatelet therapy based on procedure risk, including guidance on bridging and specialist consultation. Other medications: Tips on ACE inhibitors, opioids, and pain medications regarding continuation or withholding. Useful GP actions: An accurate medication list, allergy documentation, and direct communication with anaesthetic teams or pre-admission clinics. Providing concise, evidence-based recommendations for medication management in the perioperative setting to assist GPs and ensure safer outcomes for their patients. Links & Resources: NSW CEC Guidelines on Perioperative management of anticoagulant and antiplatelet agents WA Country Health Service Anaesthetic Services, Pre-operative Assessment and Investigations Guideline (good summary) Australian Diabetes Society Periprocedural DKA with SGLT-2 inhibitor Australian Diabetes Society Perioperative Diabetes…