Joint Formulary & PAD

Somatropin - Growth failure - children

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Status 1

Amber
Formulations :
  • Subcutaneous injection (sc)
Associated Icons :
BNF SPC
ICB
NICE
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Documentation

PAD Profile

ChemicalSubstance :
Somatropin
Indication :
Growth failure - children
Group Name :
Keywords :
Turner syndrome, growth hormone deficiency, born small for gestational age, short stature, Gonadal dysgenesis
Brand Names Include :
Genotropin, Norditropin FlexPro Omnitrope, Saizen, Zomacton
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2

Other Indications

Below are listed other indications that Somatropin is used to treat.

Other Drugs

Below are listed other drugs that are used to treat Growth failure - children.

Committee Recommendations (1)

The Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care System Area Prescribing Committee (APC) has agreed the reviewed AMBER shared care document for Recombinant human growth hormone for children and young people.