Surrey Heartlands

Joint Formulary & PAD

Rifampicin - Tuberculosis

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Status 1

Red
Formulations :
  • Not Specified
Formulary Status :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Associated Icons :
BNF SPC
R
Restrictions / Comments :
Important
Liaise with Chest Physician. Patients with multi-drug resistant TB should be treated by a specialist centre.

Documentation

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PAD Profile

ChemicalSubstance :
Rifampicin
Indication :
Tuberculosis
Group Name :
Keywords :
TB, antibiotic, antibacterial
Brand Names Include :
Rifadin, Rimactane, Rifater, Rifinah
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Other Indications

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Other Drugs

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Committee Recommendations (1)

01 Sep 07 - Not Set
September 2007 – The DH changed the regulations and advice relating to the treatment of TB. Patients requiring TB medication should be treated in specialist TB clinics where they will not be subject to prescription charges. FP10 prescriptions are not exempt from charges and should not be used.