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Potassium citrate - Alkalinisation of urine

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Status 1

Green
Formulations :
  • Effervescent tablets
  • Oral solution
Formulary Status :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Associated Icons :
SPC
Restrictions / Comments :
 

Status 2

See narrative
Formulations :
  • Modified release tablets
Formulary Status :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Associated Icons :
NFD2
SPC
Restrictions / Comments :
Important

Modified-release potassium citrate tablets have not been assessed for addition to the formulary. Contact pharmacy for advice.

Documentation

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PAD Profile

ChemicalSubstance :
Potassium citrate
Indication :
Alkalinisation of urine
Group Name :
Keywords :
citric acid with potassium citrate, cystitis relief, mild urinary-tract infection, potassium citrate mixture
Brand Names Include :
Effercitrate
Important Information :

Can be purchased from a pharmacy

Latest Additions Date From :
Latest Additions Date To :
Guidelines :
Supporting Documents :
0
Traffic Light Entries :
2

Committee Recommendations (1)

04 Mar 26 - Not Set

Potassium citrate modified release tablets (Renodyra)

This drug has not yet been assessed for formulary status and is not currently on the APC work-plan.

This drug has not yet been evaluated by the Surrey Heartlands ICS Area Prescribing Committee (APC).  As such, advice regarding safety, effectiveness (including cost-effectiveness) and its place in therapy is yet to be determined. 

Before prescribing, it is recommended that clinicians contact their Pharmacy / Medicines Optimisation team to discuss possible alternatives/options.

The APC will consider recommending the prescribing of this treatment upon submission of a formal request with its associated evidence. Clinicians can contact syheartlandsicb.APC@nhs.net  if they wish to make a submission

Other Indications

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Other Drugs

Below are listed other drugs that are used to treat Alkalinisation of urine.