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Oscillating Positive Expiratory Pressure Device - Mucus clearance

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Status 1

Blue
Formulations :
  • Device
Formulary Status :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Associated Icons :
Restrictions / Comments :
Important

Devices: Acapella Choice Blue,  Aerobika,  Flutter

Assessment, patient training and the initial supply to be carried out by the specialist respiratory team.

If, following assessment, the patient will require further devices, a request can be made for ongoing prescribing from primary care.

Devices are replaced every 6 to 12 months (depending on the device).

 

Status 2

Non Formulary
Formulations :
  • Device
Formulary Status :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Associated Icons :
NFD1
Restrictions / Comments :
Important

Non-formulary status agreed for: Lung Flute,  PARI-O-PEP,  Shaker Deluxe,  Shaker Deluxe Kids

Documentation

Information
OPEP devices - Formulary application - Mar 26.pdf

PAD Profile

ChemicalSubstance :
Oscillating Positive Expiratory Pressure Device
Indication :
Mucus clearance
Group Name :
Keywords :
airways clearance devices, OPEP
Brand Names Include :
Acapella Choice Blue, Aerobika, Flutter, Lungflute, Pari O-PEP, RC-Cornet, RC- Cornet Plus, Shaker Deluxe, Shaker Deluxe Kids,
Important Information :
Latest Additions Date From :
Latest Additions Date To :
Guidelines :
Supporting Documents :
1
Traffic Light Entries :
2

Committee Recommendations (1)

04 Mar 26 - Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care System Area Prescribing Committee (APC)

The Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care System Area Prescribing Committee has agreed a traffic light status for Oscillating Positive Expiratory Pressure (OPEP) devices

Acapella, Aerobika and Flutter are the preferred devices in Surrey Heartlands ICB.

A BLUE (with specialist (respiratory) team initiation) traffic light status was agreed. The initial device will be supplied by the specialist respiratory service, who will teach the patient to use the device and then assess response.

After assessment, and if the patient needs repeat devices, a request can be made to primary care to prescribe on an ongoing basis.

Other Indications

Below are listed other indications that Oscillating Positive Expiratory Pressure Device is used to treat.

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Other Drugs

Below are listed other drugs that are used to treat Mucus clearance.

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