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Initiation and stabilisation (for a minimum of 1 month) by a specialist with experience in managing BPSD before any request to transfer prescribing responsibility.

Off-label use.

Initiation and stabilisation (for a minimum of 1 month) by a specialist with experience in managing BPSD before any request to transfer prescribing responsibility.

Capsules are an unlicensed product.

Initiation by a mental health specialist and stabilisation for at least 1 month before any request to transfer prescribing responsibility.

Off-label use.

Initiation by a mental health specialist and stabilisation for at least 1 month before any request to transfer prescribing responsibility.

Capsules are an unlicensed product.

Off-label use.

Initiation by a Mental Health specialist and stabilisation for at least 1 month before any request to transfer prescribing responsibility.

Capsules are an unlicensed product.

Initiation by a Mental Health specialist and stabilisation for at least 1 month before any request to transfer prescribing responsibility.

Haloperidol decanoate - administration under the shared-care LCS when prescribed in Primary Care.

Principles for shared care found here: https://surrey.res.services/PAD/Profile/NonClinicalProfile/9136

Haloperidol decanoate - where there is no LCS in place, the prescribing responsibility remains with the Mental Health specialist.

Secondary Care may prescribe for in-patients (on the instruction of a Mental Health specialist) and prescribing continued by the Mental Health specialist after discharge.

On advice from specialist

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  

This product has not been assessed for inclusion on the formulary. Contact your pharmacy team for advice on making a formulary application.

This product has not been assessed for inclusion on the formulary. Contact your pharmacy team for advice on making a formulary application.

Acarizax - RSFT Immunology and specialist paediatricians only. Approved in over 18s only. Licensed in children over 12 years.

Acaroid - RSFT Immunology only

Lais sublingual tablets - RSFT Immunology only

As per NICE TA - for treating moderate to severe house dust mite allergic rhinitis in people 12 to 65 years

To be initiated at specialist allergy clinics only (locally at ASPH & RSFT) with at least 3 months prescribing before transfer to primary care.

Aged 5 to 12 years. Paediatric specialist only

Hydrocortisone sodium phosphate by intramuscular injection

Hydrocortisone sodium succinate by intramuscular injection.

Hydrocortisone sodium phosphate by intravenous injection

Hydrocortisone sodium succinate by intravenous injection.

Initial supply from the initiating Trust. Primary Care may prescribe replacement supplies for patients who have clear, written instructions and a management plan has been provided to the GP.

Hydrocortisone sodium phosphate by intramuscular injection - does NOT require reconstitution.

Initial supply from the initiating Trust. Primary Care may prescribe replacement supplies for patients who have clear, written instructions and a management plan has been provided to the GP.

Hydrocortisone sodium succinate by intramuscular injection. Comes in a powder that requires reconstitution (may be less suitable for rescue kits)

(MHRA drug safety update December 2018) https://www.gov.uk/drug-safety-update/hydrocortisone-muco-adhesive-buccal-tablets-should-not-be-used-off-label-for-adrenal-insufficiency-in-children-due-to-serious-risks

Recommended in NICE NG191 if dexamethasone is unsuitable

1% - mild potency

0.5% ointment is non-formulary

2.5% cream and ointment are non-formulary

0.1% moderate potency

Cream, Lipocream, ointment, scalp lotion.

0.1% moderate potency

Locoid Crelo topical emulsion

Mild potency.  Compound preparation - usually for short term treatment - up to one week.

Timodine cream.

Mild potency.  Compound preparation - usually for short term treatment - up to one week.

• Nystaform-HC cream
• Nystaform-HC ointment

Mild potency.  Compound preparation - usually for short term up to one week

Mild potency.  Available to purchase over the counter for self-care.

Hydrocortisone 0.025% with crotamiton 10%

Mild potency.  Compound preparation - usually for short term treatment - up to one week.

• Hydrocortisone acetate 1% / Fusidic acid 2% cream

Mild potency.  Compound preparation - usually for short term treatment - up to one week

• Hydrocortisone 1% / Miconazole 2% cream

Hydrogen peroxide 1% cream - for primary care initiation for impetigo only. Other indications on advice from specialist

Use only if 1st and 2nd line light creams have failed.

Consider if self-care appropriate.

Use only if 1st and 2nd line have failed.

Consider if self-care appropriate.

2nd line - Epimax ointment is preferred.

Consider if self care is appropriate.

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