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recommended for  treatment of influenza in adults and children meeting the criteria set out in NICE TA 168 and for prophylaxis of influenza in adults and children meeting the criteria set out in NICE TA 158

Restricted antimicrobial - to be used on advice of microbiologist

Zinc inhibits copper absorption so should be taken at different times (including copper containing multivitamin and mineral supplements)

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  

4mg infusion.
Hypercalcaemia of malignancy. Bone metastases. Prevention of skeletal events.

5mg annual infusion

5mg infusion.

Orodispersible tablets have not been agreed for addition to formulary. Please contact pharmacy for advice.

Initiation by a SABP specialist and stabilisation for a minimum of 3 months before any request to transfer prescribing responsibility.

Zuclopenthixol decanoate - under the LCS agreement once being prescribed in Primary Care.

In-patient administration only (SABP).

Zuclopenthixol acetate is an intermediate-acting antipsychotic formulation which should only be used on in-patient units for the short-term management of acute psychotic episodes and mania. When prescribing intramuscular zuclopenthixol, check that the prescription is clear and unambiguous in order to ensure the intended treatment is dispensed and administered.