Surrey Heartlands

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Pilocarpine hydrochloride - Dry mouth

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Status 1

Blue
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Formulary Status :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Associated Icons :
BNF SPC
Restrictions / Comments :
Important
Treatment of dry eye and dry mouth in Sjögren's syndrome. For initiation and stabilisation for 3 months by the specialist team before any request to transfer prescribing to primary care.

Documentation

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PAD Profile

ChemicalSubstance :
Pilocarpine hydrochloride
Indication :
Dry mouth
Group Name :
Keywords :
Xerostomia, Sjogren's syndrome
Brand Names Include :
Salagen
Important Information :
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Other Indications

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Other Drugs

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Committee Recommendations (1)

05 Feb 25 - Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care System Area Prescribing Committee (APC)

This drug has been included on the joint formulary having been agreed by the DTC of at least one Surrey Heartlands Acute Trust.

See “Formulary Status” to identify where this drug has been agreed for use.