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Search Results : Otitis externa (Ciprofloxacin - Otitis externa)

Records returned : 14 (on 29 May 2025 at 12:49:05). Return to search results for ' Otitis externa '.

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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

NICE

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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

Links

1. Ciprofloxacin

Drug:

Ciprofloxacin

Indication :

Otitis externa

Status :

Green

Formulations :

Ear drops

Restrictions / Comments:

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

2. Acetic acid

Drug:

Acetic acid

Indication :

Otitis externa

Status :

Green

Formulations :

Spray

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

2% spray. Available to purchase from a pharmacy.

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

3. Betamethasone

Drug:

Betamethasone

Indication :

Otitis externa

Status :

Green

Formulations :

Ear drops

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

0.1% eye / ear / nose drops

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

4. Betamethasone with neomycin

Drug:

Betamethasone with neomycin

Indication :

Otitis externa

Status :

Green

Formulations :

Ear drops

Restrictions / Comments:

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

5. Ciprofloxacin with dexamethasone

Drug:

Ciprofloxacin with dexamethasone

Indication :

Otitis externa

Status :

Green

Formulations :

Ear drops

Restrictions / Comments:

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

6. Clotrimazole

Drug:

Clotrimazole

Indication :

Otitis externa

Status :

Green

Formulations :

Solution

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

1% solution - fungal infection in otitis externa

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

7. Dexamethasone with framycetin sulfate and gramicidin

Drug:

Dexamethasone with framycetin sulfate and gramicidin

Indication :

Otitis externa

Status :

Green

Formulations :

Ear drops

Restrictions / Comments:

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

8. Dexamethasone with glacial acetic acid and neomycin

Drug:

Dexamethasone with glacial acetic acid and neomycin

Indication :

Otitis externa

Status :

Green

Formulations :

Spray

Restrictions / Comments:

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

9. Flumetasone pivalate

Drug:

Flumetasone pivalate

Indication :

Otitis externa

Status :

Green

Formulations :

Ear drops

Restrictions / Comments:

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

10. Gentamicin sulfate

Drug:

Gentamicin sulfate

Indication :

Otitis externa

Status :

Green

Formulations :

Ear drops

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Eye drops applied to the ear

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

11. Gentamicin with hydrocortisone

Drug:

Gentamicin with hydrocortisone

Indication :

Otitis externa

Status :

Green

Formulations :

Ear drops

Restrictions / Comments:

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

12. Hydrocortisone with neomycin and polymyxin B sulfate

Drug:

Hydrocortisone with neomycin and polymyxin B sulfate

Indication :

Otitis externa

Status :

Green

Formulations :

Ear drops

Restrictions / Comments:

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

13. Prednisolone

Drug:

Prednisolone

Indication :

Otitis externa

Status :

Green

Formulations :

Ear drops

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Prednisolone sodium phosphate 0.5% ear drops

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

14. Chloramphenicol

Drug:

Chloramphenicol

Indication :

Otitis externa

Status :

Non Formulary

Formulations :

Ear drops

Restrictions / Comments:

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC