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Search Results : Acid Suppression (Children) (Esomeprazole - Acid Suppression (Children))

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NFD1

Non formulary

NFD2

Not assessed for formulary status. Apply to APC / DTC before use.

Controlled drug. Prescribing and/or storage requirements may apply

Restrictions apply

Safety Alert

Unlicensed - no UK marketing license in place

Off-label use. Not licensed for this indication.

NHSE

Treatment commissioned by NHS England

CDF

Cancer Drugs Fund

ICB

Treatment commissioned by the ICB

BlueTeq form to be completed

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Red

Specialist ONLY drugs - treatment initiated and continued by specialist clinicians

Amber

Prescribing initiated and stabilised by specialist but has potential to transfer to primary care under a formal shared care agreement

Green

GPs (or non-medical prescribers in primary care) are able to take full responsibility for initiation and continuation of prescribing.

Green (see narrative)

GPs (or non-medical prescribers in primary care) are able to take full responsibility for initiation and continuation of prescribing. Please refer to the narrative on the Drug Profile page where additional information may be conveyed as to the place in therapy or restrictions for use that have been locally agreed.

Non Formulary

Not recommended for use in any health setting across the Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care System

Blue

Prescribing initiated and stabilised by specialist but has potential to transfer to primary care WITHOUT a formal shared care agreement. Please note that in some circumstances a specialist may recommend that prescribing can be started in primary care.

See narrative

See narrative - may be applied in instances where a traffic light status has not yet been agreed but an entry to the formulary has been made to clarify interim arrangements.

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Indication

Status

Restrictions/Comments

Formulary Status

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1. Esomeprazole

Drug:

Esomeprazole

Indication :

Acid Suppression (Children)

Status :

Green (see narrative)

Formulations :

Granules

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Branded Nexium granules for children/infants with enteral feeding tubes (6Fr or larger). Off-label use in infants under 1 year. Generic granules 3rd line in children/infants under 1 year without an NG tube. Refer to PPI algorithm for details.

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

Guidelines SPC

2. Omeprazole

Drug:

Omeprazole

Indication :

Acid Suppression (Children)

Status :

Green

Formulations :

Capsules

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Preferred

1st line option in children who are able to swallow capsules. Most capsules can also be opened and mixed with water or fruit juice (licensed).

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

Guidelines SPC

5. Omeprazole

Drug:

Omeprazole

Indication :

Acid Suppression (Children)

Status :

Green (see narrative)

Formulations :

Dispersible tablets

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Mezzopram is the preferred brand - smaller granule size. Omeprazole MUPS is an alternative. Disperse in water then mix with juice, apple sauce or yoghurt

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

Guidelines SPC

6. Omeprazole

Drug:

Omeprazole

Indication :

Acid Suppression (Children)

Status :

Blue

Formulations :

Oral suspension

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Only for children under 10kg and/or with a feeding tube less than 8Fr

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

Guidelines SPC

8. Omeprazole

Drug:

Omeprazole

Indication :

Acid Suppression (Children)

Status :

Red

Formulations :

Powder

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Aclomep powder - ASPH NICU only

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

Guidelines SPC

9. Omeprazole

Drug:

Omeprazole

Indication :

Acid Suppression (Children)

Status :

Non Formulary

Formulations :

Tablets

Restrictions / Comments:

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

Guidelines SPC

NFD1

3. Lansoprazole

Drug:

Lansoprazole

Indication :

Acid Suppression (Children)

Status :

Green (see narrative)

Formulations :

Capsules

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

2nd line treatment option in children who are able to swallow capsules. Some capsules are licensed to be opened and have their contents mixed with water, apple/tomato juice or sprinkled on soft food (e.g. yoghurt, apple puree)

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

Guidelines SPC

4. Lansoprazole

Drug:

Lansoprazole

Indication :

Acid Suppression (Children)

Status :

Green (see narrative)

Formulations :

Oro-dispersible

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

2nd line treatment option in children unable to swallow omeprazole or lansoprazole capsules. Oro-dispersible tablets disperse in the mouth to release gastro-resistant granules. Lansoprazole is NOT absorbed sublingually. The gastro-resistant granules must be swallowed for the medicine to be effective. The FasTabs® can also be administered in apple or orange juice.

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :