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- Intravenous infusion
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Adults only.
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- Foam enema
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- Sachets (granules)
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RSFT gastroenterology only.
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- Modified release capsules
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3mg MR capsules - specialist only
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- Suppositories
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Not assessed for formulary status. Applications for formulary entry via APC.
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- Tablets
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Tablets can be dispersed for immediate administration.
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- Soluble tablets
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Paediatrics only at SASH.
Paediatrics and oncology at ASPH
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- Oral solution
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Paediatric doses and NG/NJ tube only
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- Foam enema
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Budesonide rectal foam is preferred.
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- Gastro-resistant tablets
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Enteric coated tablets - non-formulary
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- Gastro-resistant tablets
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Ulcerative colitis only. GP may initiate following diagnosis or advice from specialist. Refer to the Ulcerative Colitis pathway.
Prescribe by brand.: Octasa or Salofalk gastro resistant tablets (or Salofalk granules) are 1st line for new patients
Asacol tablets are non-formulary
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- Suppositories
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Ulcerative colitis only. GP may initiate following diagnosis or advice from specialist. Refer to the Ulcerative Colitis pathway.
Prescribe by brand: Octasa, Salofalk, Pentasa
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- Modified release tablets
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Ulcerative colitis only. GP may initiate following diagnosis or advice from specialist. Refer to the Ulcerative Colitis pathway.
Mezevant XL - Reserve for patients with a high pill burden.
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- Granules (slow release)
- Modified release tablets
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Ulcerative colitis only. GP may initiate following diagnosis or advice from specialist. Refer to the Ulcerative Colitis pathway.
Prescribe by brand: Salofalk granules are a 1st-line option for new patients.
Pentasa modified-release tablets and granules for patients who require upper GI release.
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- Enema
- Foam enema
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Ulcerative colitis only. GP may initiate following diagnosis or advice from specialist. Refer to the Ulcerative Colitis pathway.
Prescribe by brand: Pentasa / Salofalk enema
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- Gastro-resistant tablets
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Ulcerative colitis only. GP may initiate following diagnosis or advice from specialist. Refer to the Ulcerative Colitis pathway.
Asacol 400mg gastro resitsant tablets have been discontinued. The 800mg tablets are non-formulary.
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- Tablets
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Off-label use in combination with azathioprine and mercaptopurine
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- Oral suspension
- Tablets
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Click on drug name for specific shared care document.
General principles for shared care found here: https://surrey.res.services/PAD/Profile/NonClinicalProfile/9136
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- Oral suspension
- Tablets
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Tablets and oral suspension are NOT bioequivalent. Do not confuse with mercaptamine (similar name).
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General principles for shared care found here: https://surrey.res.services/PAD/Profile/NonClinicalProfile/9136
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- Injection
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DO NOT prescribe or supply 10mg tablets. WEEKLY dose frequency. Advise patients to carry the patient alert card / book
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General principles for shared care found here: https://surrey.res.services/PAD/Profile/NonClinicalProfile/9136
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- Oral suspension
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Click on drug name for specific shared care document.
General principles for shared care found here: https://surrey.res.services/PAD/Profile/NonClinicalProfile/9136
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- Gastro-resistant tablets
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General principles for shared care found here: https://surrey.res.services/PAD/Profile/NonClinicalProfile/9136
Enteric coated tablets are significantly more expensive. Reserve for patients unable to tolerate plain tablets.
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- Suppositories
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Click on drug name for specific shared care document.
General principles for shared care found here: https://surrey.res.services/PAD/Profile/NonClinicalProfile/9136
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- Subcutaneous injection (sc)
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For UC & CD. Adults only.
Prescribe by brand.
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- Capsules
- Intravenous infusion
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Ulcerative colitis only. Prescribe by brand
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- Oral solution
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Ulcerative colitis only. Prescribe by brand
Ulcerative colitis only
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- Tablets
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Ulcerative colitis only
NICE guidance applies to Ulcerative Colitis patients only
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- Tablets
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Ulcerative colitis - adults only
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- Subcutaneous injection (sc)
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Ulcerative Colitis in Adults only. Prescribe by brand.
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- Subcutaneous injection (sc)
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Preferred
For UC & CD. Prescribe by brand
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- Intravenous injection (IV)
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For UC & CD. Prescribe by brand
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- Intravenous infusion
- Subcutaneous injection (sc)
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For UC & CD. Prescribe by brand
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- Intravenous infusion
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For UC & CD. Adults only.
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- Capsules
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Ulcerative Colitis - adults only.
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- Intravenous infusion
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For UC & CD. Adults only
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- Tablets
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Ulcerative colitis - adults only
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- Modified release tablets
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- Infusion
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Not 1st line.
Only in patients where steroids and/or TNF inhibitor not effective / appropriate
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- Not Specified
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- Capsules
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Licensed in mild ulcerative colitis
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