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Folic acid - Pregnancy

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Status 1

Green
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Formulary Status :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Associated Icons :
Guidelines
SPC
Restrictions / Comments :
Important

High risk pregnancies

Folic acid 400micrograms once daily should be recommended to women before conception and until week 12 of pregnancy for those at low risk of having a baby with neural tube defect.   Folic acid supplements should be purchased . For eligible women (who are at least 10 weeks pregnant) supplements are available through the 'Healthy Start Scheme' : https://www.healthystart.nhs.uk/ 

 

Status 2

Red
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Formulary Status :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Associated Icons :
Guidelines
SPC
Restrictions / Comments :
Important

Low risk pregnancies 

Folic acid 400micrograms once daily should be recommended to women before conception and until week 12 of pregnancy for those at low risk of having a baby with neural tube defect.   Folic acid supplements should be purchased . For eligible women (who are at least 10 weeks pregnant) supplements are available through the 'Healthy Start Scheme' : https://www.healthystart.nhs.uk/ 

Documentation

Guidelines (National)
Healthy Start Scheme
Guidelines (National)
Vitamins & Nutrition in Pregnancy - NHS Choices

PAD Profile

ChemicalSubstance :
Folic acid
Indication :
Pregnancy
Group Name :
Keywords :
folic acid supplements in pregnancy, folic acid supplementation in pregnancy, neural tube defects, psina bifida
Brand Names Include :
Important Information :
Latest Additions Date From :
Latest Additions Date To :
Guidelines :
Pregnancy
Supporting Documents :
2
Traffic Light Entries :
2

Other Indications

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Other Drugs

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Committee Recommendations (1)

12 Apr 16 - Guildford and Waverley MOG
GWCCG LOCAL DECISION - The MOG agreed that in line with current recommendations: Folic acid 400mcg once daily should be recommended to women before conception and until week 12 of pregnancy (women at low risk for the prevention of neural tube defect). Folic acid (400mcg) can be purchased . For eligible women (who are at least 10 weeks pregnant) supplements are available through the 'Healthy Start Scheme' : https://www.healthystart.nhs.uk/