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Sodium chloride - Dilution of solutions for nebulisation

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Status 1

Blue
Formulations :
  • Nebules
Formulary Status :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
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Documentation

Information
Sodium chloride nebules SBAR APC paper Mar 2026.pdf

PAD Profile

ChemicalSubstance :
Sodium chloride
Indication :
Dilution of solutions for nebulisation
Group Name :
Keywords :
nebulised saline, nebuliser diluent, sodium chloride inhalation solution, sodium chloride nebules, saline nebules, sodium chloride nebuliser liquid
Brand Names Include :
Steripoules, Steri-neb
Important Information :

Prescribe as sodium chloride 0.9% nebuliser liquid 2.5ml unit dose ampoules

For the dliution of drugs for nebulisation.

Initiation by the specialist respiratory team before any request is made for prescribing in primary care.

See additional guidance on the use of home nebulisers

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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 the following for Sodium Chloride 0.9% nebules as follows:

Sodium chloride 0.9% nebuliser liquid 2.5ml unit dose ampoules

·         BLUE (with specialist team initiation) for dilution of solutions for nebulisation

 

Sodium chloride 0.9% inhalation solution 2.5ml vials

·         BLUE (with specialist team initiation) for humidification of the upper and lower airways as nebulised therapy

·         Prescribe by brand – Medical device

·         The most cost-effective brand is PulmoClear 0.9% inhalation solution

·         Licensed indication – Humidification of the upper and lower airways

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Other Drugs

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