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Treatments for ED on the NHS require an SLS endorsement.
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- Vaginal insert
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Prescribing in primary care on recommendation from the specialist NHS Pelvic Health Physiotherapy Team only.
DIVEEN - 3rd line - consider if other devices are unsuitable. Efemia is the preferred device.
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Prescribing in primary care on recommendation from the specialist NHS Pelvic Health Physiotherapy Team only.
EFEMIA - 1st line. Reusable product. Preferred choice for daily or intermittent use
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Prescribing in primary care on recommendation from the specialist NHS Pelvic Health Physiotherapy Team only.
CONTIFORM - 2nd line choice for daily or intermittent use.
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Prescribing in primary care on recommendation from the specialist NHS Pelvic Health Physiotherapy Team only.
CONTRELLE ACTIVGARD - not a preferred device. Single-use and more costly than alternatives.
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Follow local guidelines on the use of antimicrobials
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Restricted antimicrobial to be used under advice of Microbiology consultant
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MHRA alert: Hydrochlorothiazide risk of non-melanoma skin cancer
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- Infusion
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Restricted Use - for use when indicated by local trust antimicrobial guidelines or specialist microbiology recommendation. This drug requires therapeutic monitoring.
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- Eye drops (preservative free)
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5% preservative free eye drops (unlicensed). Under microbiology guidance. Ophthalmology only.
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Restricted Use - for use when indicated by local trust antimicrobial guidelines, NICE condensed summary table of antimicrobial guidance or specialist microbiology recommendation. The APC notes that although current NICE guidelines recommend vancomycin first line for treatment of C diff, it is recognised that this was based on cost and in exceptional cases when a liquid is required, fidaxomicin granules are appropriate to prescribe as a licensed preparation that supports timely treatment.
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Ophthalmology specialists only.
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- Injection
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Off-label use in Intensive Care for septic shock and other severe hypotensive emergencies.
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- Intravenous infusion
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Only after steroids and infliximab (1st-line) have been ineffective
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Not 1st line.
Only in patients where steroids and/or TNF inhibitor not effective / appropriate
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This drug, for this indication, has not yet been assessed for formulary status. Contact your pharmacy team for advice on making an application to APC.
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- Modified release tablets
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Off-label use.
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- Modified release capsules
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Mirabegron is the preferred option where an antimuscarinic is not suitable. Vibegron should have a very limited place in therapy.
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Specialist initiation before transfer of prescribing to primary care
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- Tablets
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Existing patients would not be expected to change therapy unless appropriate to do so.
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- Intravenous infusion
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https://www.toxbase.org/ . Unlicensed. Store in the fridge. Can be ordered from Public Health England (PHE) by email vaccinesupply@phe.gov.uk
https://www.toxbase.org/
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- Liquid
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Enteral feeds should NOT be prescribed in primary care in Guildford and Waverley or North West Surrey. In Surrey Downs and East Surrey prescribe on request from specialist dietitian
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Prescribe on advice from specialist e.g. dietitian
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- Solution for injection
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Prevention of Wenicke's encephalopathy
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- Solution for injection
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NICE no longer recomennd Vitamin B compound for the prevention of Wernicke's encephalopathy
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NHSE do not recommend the routine prescription of vitamins and mineral preparations, with the exceptions of patients with medically diagnosed deficiency, including those with lifelong or chronic conditions, or post surgery resulting in malabsorption (e.g. Whipple’s procedure and some other GI surgeries), calcium and vitamin D for osteoporosis, prescription-only vitamin D analogues or malnutrition. Continuing need should be reviewed on a regular basis. Not for use for prevention of deficiency
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NHS England - specialist centres only
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