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Search Results : Pre-operative bowel cleansing (adults) (Citric acid with magnesium carbonate - Pre-operative bowel cleansing (adults))
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NFD1
Non formulary
NFD2
Not assessed for formulary status. Apply to APC / DTC before use.
CD
Controlled drug. Prescribing and/or storage requirements may apply
R
Restrictions apply

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Unlicensed - no UK marketing license in place
Un
Off-label use. Not licensed for this indication.
NHSE
Treatment commissioned by NHS England
CDF
Cancer Drugs Fund
ICB
Treatment commissioned by the ICB
Link to the NICE website

Low carbon device
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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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Red
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- Sachets (powder)
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Red
Formulations :
- Sachets (powder)
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MOVIPREP. MHRA warning: aspiration risk when mixed with starch-based thickeners.
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Red
Formulations :
- Sachets (powder)
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Important
PLENVU. SASH / RSFT = 1st line option. MHRA warning: aspiration risk when mixed with starch-based thickeners.
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Red
Formulations :
- Oral solution
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Important
ASPH use for colon capsule endoscopy only
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Red
Formulations :
- Sachets (powder)
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Important
Picolax sachets. SASH / RSFT = Plenvu (polyethylene glycol) is 1st line.
ASPH = paediatrics only
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Red
Formulations :
- Sachets (powder)
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Important
Citrafleet sachets.
RSFT 2nd line if Picolax is unsuitable / unavailable.
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