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Search Results : Dental conditions (Sodium fluoride - Dental conditions)

Records returned : 2 (on 04 Aug 2026 at 02:16:57). Return to search results for ' Dental conditions '.

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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

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

NICE

Link to the NICE website

Low carbon device

SPC

View the treatment summary for {padindicationname} on https://www.medicines.org.uk

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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.

Drug

Indication

Status

Restrictions/Comments

Formulary Status

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1. Sodium fluoride

Drug:

Sodium fluoride

Indication :

Dental conditions

Status :

Red

Formulations :

Toothpaste

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Over 10s Sodium Fluoride Toothpaste 2800ppm

Over 16s Sodium Fluoride toothpaste 5000ppm

(Please note further prescriptions in the community should come from dental practitioners (not GPs)

Note - exception for head / neck cancer and palliative care patients - see below.

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

Guidelines

2. Sodium fluoride

Drug:

Sodium fluoride

Indication :

Dental conditions

Status :

See narrative

Formulations :

Not Specified

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Routine prescribing of medicines or preparations for dental conditions (including toothpastes such as Duraphat®, ulcer healing preparations, antibiotics and analgesics) on GP FP10 prescriptions is not recommended except in the following circumstances:

After head and neck cancer treatment on the recommendation of a Head & Neck or Restorative Dental Consultant; OR
For patients receiving palliative care as part of ongoing symptom control.

Further information is available on the Guidelines page for Dental Conditions: Guideline Profile : Dental conditions - surrey.res.services

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

Guidelines