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Records returned : 114 (on 16 Jul 2025 at 21:02:16).

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Drug
Indication
Status
Restrictions/Comments
Formulary Status
Links
Status :
Non Formulary
Formulations :
  • Capsules
Restrictions / Comments:

 
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CD
NFD1
SPC
Status :
Non Formulary
Restrictions / Comments:

 
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NFD1
SPC
Indication :
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Nasal spray
Restrictions / Comments:

 
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NFD1
SPC
Status :
Amber
Formulations :
  • Nasal spray
Restrictions / Comments:

 
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Guidelines
Off Label
SPC
Status :
Amber
Formulations :
  • Nasal spray
Restrictions / Comments:

Important

EXISTING patients only. Do not initiate in new patients.

 
Links :
Guidelines
Off Label
SPC
Status :
Green
Formulations :
  • Capsules
Restrictions / Comments:

 
Links :
Indication :
Status :
Green
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Opioid-induced constipation. Only after other laxatives have been unsuccessful.
 
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Indication :
Status :
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Opioid-induced constipation. Only after other laxatives have been unsuccessful.
 
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Indication :
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Intravenous injection (IV)
Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Please check TOXBASE for further information. https://www.toxbase.org/ . Intramuscular and intranasal preparations are available for use in non-medical settings

 
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SPC
Indication :
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Nasal spray
Restrictions / Comments:

Important

May be given intranasally in non-medical settings. See Healthy Surrey website for details on accessing naloxone nasal spray in the community https://www.healthysurrey.org.uk/drugs-and-alcohol/naloxone

 
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SPC
Indication :
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Intramuscular injection (IM)
Restrictions / Comments:

Important

https://www.toxbase.org/ . May be given by intramuscular injection in non-medical settings.

 
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SPC
Indication :
Status :
Non Formulary
Formulations :
  • Not Specified
Restrictions / Comments:

 
Links :
NFD1
Off Label
SPC
Status :
Non Formulary
Formulations :
  • Not Specified
Restrictions / Comments:

 
Links :
NFD1
NICE
SPC
Indication :
Status :
Green
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

 
Links :
SPC
Status :
Green
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

Preferred
 
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SPC
Status :
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
  • Effervescent tablets
  • Oral suspension
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Effervescent tablets and oral suspension are much more expensive and should be reserved for patients in whom ibuprofen suspension is not suitable. Reserve oral suspension for patients with sodium restriction or for children.
 
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R
SPC
Status :
Non Formulary
Formulations :
  • Gastro-resistant tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

Important

More expensive than standard tablets and offer no additional gastro-protection.

 
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NFD1
SPC
Status :
Non Formulary
Formulations :
  • Not Specified
Restrictions / Comments:

 
Links :
NFD1
SPC
Indication :
Status :
Green
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Preferred
Prescribe generically
 
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SPC
Indication :
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Intravenous infusion
Restrictions / Comments:

 
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NHSE
NICE
SPC
Indication :
Status :
Blue
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Prescribing in primary care on specialist recommendation.
 
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Indication :
Status :
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Step 4 of the hypertension pathway. Bisoprolol / atenolol are the preferred, cardio-selective beta blockers for hypertension.
 
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Indication :
Status :
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Reserve for when alternatives are contraindicated or ineffective. At RSFT - initiation by pain team only.
 
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24. Neocate Junior
Drug:
Neocate Junior
(Multiple allergy)
Status :
Blue
Formulations :
  • Powder
Restrictions / Comments:

Important

In primary care prescribe for infants over 1 year of age only on advice from specialist dietitian

 
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25. Neocate Junior
Drug:
Neocate Junior
(Multiple allergy)
Status :
Blue
Formulations :
  • Powder
Restrictions / Comments:

Important

In primary care prescribe for infants over 1 year of age only on advice from specialist dietitian

 
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26. Neocate LCP
Drug:
Neocate LCP
(Cow's milk allergy)
Status :
Green
Formulations :
  • Powder
Restrictions / Comments:

 
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27. Neocate LCP
Drug:
Neocate LCP
(Multiple allergy)
Status :
Green
Formulations :
  • Powder
Restrictions / Comments:

 
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28. Neocate Syneo
Drug:
Neocate Syneo
(Multiple allergy)
Status :
Green
Formulations :
  • Powder
Restrictions / Comments:

 
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29. Neocate Syneo
Drug:
Neocate Syneo
(Multiple allergy)
Status :
Green
Formulations :
  • Powder
Restrictions / Comments:

 
Links :
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Solution
Restrictions / Comments:

 
Links :
SPC
Indication :
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Injection
Restrictions / Comments:

 
Links :
SPC
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Eye drops
Restrictions / Comments:

 
Links :
SPC
33. Nepro HP
Drug:
Nepro HP
(Condition specific ONS )
Status :
Blue
Formulations :
  • Liquid
Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Prescribe on advice from specialist e.g. dietitian 

 
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34. Nepro HP
Drug:
Nepro HP
(Adult enteral feeds)
Status :
Blue
Formulations :
  • Liquid
Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Enteral feeds should NOT be prescribed in primary care in Guildford and Waverley or North West Surrey. In Surrey Downs and East Surrey prescribe on request from specialist dietitian 

 
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Indication :
Status :
See narrative
Formulations :
  • Not Specified
Restrictions / Comments:

Important

This product has not been assessed for inclusion on the formulary. Please contact pharmacy for advice.

 
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NFD2
SPC
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Oral solution
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Restricted use - prevention of vertical transmission in babies born to HIV-positive mothers. Use as recommended in BHIVA guidelines
 
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NHSE
R
SPC
Indication :
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Injection
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Specialist only
 
Links :
Indication :
Status :
Green
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

 
Links :
SPC
Status :
Non Formulary
Formulations :
  • Not Specified
Restrictions / Comments:

 
Links :
NFD1
SPC
Indication :
Status :
Green
Formulations :
  • Modified release tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Prescribe by BRAND.
Tensipine MR (Twice daily) and Adipine XL (once daily) are the preferred tablet brands.
 
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SPC
Indication :
Status :
Green
Formulations :
  • Modified release capsules
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Prescribe by BRAND.
Coracten SR (Twice daily) and Coracten XL (once daily) are the preferred capsule brands.
 
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SPC
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Capsules
Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Use by palliative care teams.

 
Links :
SPC
Indication :
Status :
Green
Formulations :
  • Modified release tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Prescribe by BRAND
Tensipine MR (Twice daily) and Adipine XL (once daily) are the preferred tablet brands.
 
Links :
Indication :
Status :
Green
Formulations :
  • Modified release capsules
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Prescribe by BRAND
Coracten SR (Twice daily) and Coracten XL (once daily) are the preferred capsule brands.
 
Links :
Indication :
Status :
Green
Formulations :
  • Capsules
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Prescribe by BRAND
 
Links :
Indication :
Status :
Green
Formulations :
  • Capsules
Restrictions / Comments:

 
Links :
SPC
Indication :
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Capsules
Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Use by palliative care teams.

 
Links :
Off Label
SPC
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Intravenous infusion
  • Tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

 
Links :
SPC
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Capsules
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
NHSE Specialist Commissioned Services only
 
Links :
NHSE
NICE
SPC
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Capsules
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
NHSE Specialist Commissioned Services only
 
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NHSE
NICE
SPC
Indication :
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Primary care and outpatient prescribing of antivirals for COVID 19 treatment is through the CMDU service.

Hospital inpatients - as per local hospital guidelines.

 
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Indication :
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Not Specified
Restrictions / Comments:

 
Links :
NHSE
SPC
Status :
Non Formulary
Formulations :
  • Not Specified
Restrictions / Comments:

Important

NHSE commissioned services only. No Surrey Heartlands Trusts are commissioned to provide this.

 
Links :
NFD1
NHSE
SPC
Indication :
Status :
Green
Formulations :
  • Not Specified
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Follow local guidelines on the use of antimicrobials.
 
Links :
SPC
Indication :
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Inhalation
Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Palliative care teams. In-patient use only.

Nitrous oxide 50% and oxygen 50%

 
Links :
SPC
Status :
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
  • Capsules
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Preferred
For use where a PPI is not suitable and an H2RA is indicated. For doses of 300mg, please prescribe 2x150mg as this is considerably more cost effective.
 
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Indication :
Status :
Non Formulary
Formulations :
  • Not Specified
Restrictions / Comments:

 
Links :
Indication :
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Not Specified
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
NHS England - specialist centres only
 
Links :
NHSE
SPC
Indication :
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Not Specified
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
NHS England - specialist centres only
 
Links :
NHSE
SPC
Indication :
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Injection
Restrictions / Comments:

 
Links :
SPC
Indication :
Status :
Green
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

Important

NOTE - Trusts are unlikely to initiate oral contraceptives but will obtain supplies for the continuation of treatment during in-patient episodes.

3 hour missed pill window

 
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Indication :
Status :
Non Formulary
Formulations :
  • Injection
Restrictions / Comments:

Important

NOTE - Trusts are unlikely to initiate oral contraceptives but will obtain supplies for the continuation of treatment during in-patient episodes.

Noristerat 200mg/1ml solution for injection

 

 
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Indication :
Status :
Green
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

 
Links :
SPC
Indication :
Status :
Green
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

 
Links :
SPC
Indication :
Status :
Non Formulary
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Not recommended for new initiations. Exisitng patients may remain on this brand.

 
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Indication :
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Restricted Use - for use when indicated by local trust antimicrobial guidelines or specialist microbiology recommendation.
 
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R
SPC
Indication :
Status :
Non Formulary
Formulations :
  • Not Specified
Restrictions / Comments:

 
Links :
NFD1
SPC
Indication :
Status :
Green
Formulations :
  • Powder
Restrictions / Comments:

Preferred
 
Links :
Indication :
Status :
Blue
Formulations :
  • Semi-Solid
Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Prescribe on advice from specialist e.g. dietitian 

 
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Indication :
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Semi-Solid
Restrictions / Comments:

 
Links :
Status :
Green
Formulations :
  • Powder
Restrictions / Comments:

 
Links :
Status :
Green
Formulations :
  • Powder
Restrictions / Comments:

 
Links :
Status :
Green
Formulations :
  • Powder
Restrictions / Comments:

Important

In primary care prescribe for infants over 1 year of age only on advice from specialist dietitian

 
Links :
Status :
Green
Formulations :
  • Powder
Restrictions / Comments:

 
Links :
Status :
Green
Formulations :
  • Powder
Restrictions / Comments:

 
Links :
76. Nutricia PreOp
Drug:
Nutricia PreOp
(Condition specific ONS )
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Powder
Restrictions / Comments:

 
Links :
77. Nutricrem
Drug:
Nutricrem
(Semi-solid ONS)
Indication :
Status :
Blue
Formulations :
  • Semi-Solid
Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Prescribe on advice from specialist e.g. dietitian 

 
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78. Nutrini
Drug:
Nutrini
(Paediatric enteral feeds)
Status :
Blue
Formulations :
  • Liquid
Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Enteral feeds should NOT be prescribed in primary care in Guildford and Waverley or North West Surrey. In Surrey Downs and East Surrey prescribe on request from specialist dietitian 

 
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79. Nutrini Energy
Drug:
Nutrini Energy
(Paediatric enteral feeds)
Status :
Blue
Formulations :
  • Liquid
Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Enteral feeds should NOT be prescribed in primary care in Guildford and Waverley or North West Surrey. In Surrey Downs and East Surrey prescribe on request from specialist dietitian 

 
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Status :
Blue
Formulations :
  • Liquid
Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Enteral feeds should NOT be prescribed in primary care in Guildford and Waverley or North West Surrey. In Surrey Downs and East Surrey prescribe on request from specialist dietitian 

 
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Status :
Blue
Formulations :
  • Liquid
Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Enteral feeds should NOT be prescribed in primary care in Guildford and Waverley or North West Surrey. In Surrey Downs and East Surrey prescribe on request from specialist dietitian 

 
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82. Nutrini Multifibre
Drug:
Nutrini Multifibre
(Paediatric enteral feeds)
Status :
Blue
Formulations :
  • Liquid
Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Enteral feeds should NOT be prescribed in primary care in Guildford and Waverley or North West Surrey. In Surrey Downs and East Surrey prescribe on request from specialist dietitian 

 
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83. Nutrini Peptisorb
Drug:
Nutrini Peptisorb
(Paediatric enteral feeds)
Status :
Blue
Formulations :
  • Liquid
Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Enteral feeds should NOT be prescribed in primary care in Guildford and Waverley or North West Surrey. In Surrey Downs and East Surrey prescribe on request from specialist dietitian 

 
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Status :
Blue
Formulations :
  • Liquid
Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Enteral feeds should NOT be prescribed in primary care in Guildford and Waverley or North West Surrey. In Surrey Downs and East Surrey prescribe on request from specialist dietitian 

 
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Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Liquid
Restrictions / Comments:

 
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Indication :
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Liquid
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Only in exceptional clinical circumstances as communicated by the specialist, with an expectation to transition to powder) NOT parental convenience. Prescribe as 200ml and review need at each prescription with consideration for transition to powder
 
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Indication :
Status :
Blue
Formulations :
  • Powder
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Prescribe 800g tin
 
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Status :
Blue
Formulations :
  • Powder
Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Prescribe on advice from specialist e.g. dietitian up to  6 months corrected age 

 
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Indication :
Status :
Blue
Formulations :
  • Powder
Restrictions / Comments:

Preferred
 
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Status :
Blue
Formulations :
  • Powder
Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Prescribe on advice from specialist e.g. dietitian 

 
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91. Nutrison
Drug:
Nutrison
(Adult enteral feeds)
Status :
Blue
Formulations :
  • Liquid
Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Enteral feeds should NOT be prescribed in primary care in Guildford and Waverley or North West Surrey. In Surrey Downs and East Surrey prescribe on request from specialist dietitian 

 
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Status :
Blue
Formulations :
  • Liquid
Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Enteral feeds should NOT be prescribed in primary care in Guildford and Waverley or North West Surrey. In Surrey Downs and East Surrey prescribe on request from specialist dietitian 

 
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Status :
Blue
Formulations :
  • Liquid
Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Enteral feeds should NOT be prescribed in primary care in Guildford and Waverley or North West Surrey. In Surrey Downs and East Surrey prescribe on request from specialist dietitian 

 
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Status :
Blue
Formulations :
  • Liquid
Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Enteral feeds should NOT be prescribed in primary care in Guildford and Waverley or North West Surrey. In Surrey Downs and East Surrey prescribe on request from specialist dietitian 

 
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Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Liquid
Restrictions / Comments:

 
Links :
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Liquid
Restrictions / Comments:

Important

For Acute use only 

 
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97. Nutrison Energy
Drug:
Nutrison Energy
(Adult enteral feeds)
Status :
Blue
Formulations :
  • Liquid
Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Enteral feeds should NOT be prescribed in primary care in Guildford and Waverley or North West Surrey. In Surrey Downs and East Surrey prescribe on request from specialist dietitian 

 
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Status :
Blue
Formulations :
  • Liquid
Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Enteral feeds should NOT be prescribed in primary care in Guildford and Waverley or North West Surrey. In Surrey Downs and East Surrey prescribe on request from specialist dietitian 

 
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Status :
Blue
Formulations :
  • Liquid
Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Enteral feeds should NOT be prescribed in primary care in Guildford and Waverley or North West Surrey. In Surrey Downs and East Surrey prescribe on request from specialist dietitian 

 
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Status :
Blue
Formulations :
  • Liquid
Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Enteral feeds should NOT be prescribed in primary care in Guildford and Waverley or North West Surrey. In Surrey Downs and East Surrey prescribe on request from specailist dietitian 

 
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Status :
Blue
Formulations :
  • Liquid
Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Enteral feeds should NOT be prescribed in primary care in Guildford and Waverley or North West Surrey. In Surrey Downs and East Surrey prescribe on request from specialist dietitian 

 
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Status :
Blue
Formulations :
  • Liquid
Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Enteral feeds should NOT be prescribed in primary care in Guildford and Waverley or North West Surrey. In Surrey Downs and East Surrey prescribe on request from specialist dietitian 

 
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Status :
Blue
Formulations :
  • Liquid
Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Enteral feeds should NOT be prescribed in primary care in Guildford and Waverley or North West Surrey. In Surrey Downs and East Surrey prescribe on request from specialist dietitian 

 
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Status :
Blue
Formulations :
  • Liquid
Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Enteral feeds should NOT be prescribed in primary care in Guildford and Waverley or North West Surrey. In Surrey Downs and East Surrey prescribe on request from specialist dietitian 

 
Links :
Status :
Blue
Formulations :
  • Liquid
Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Enteral feeds should NOT be prescribed in primary care in Guildford and Waverley or North West Surrey. In Surrey Downs and East Surrey prescribe on request from specialist dietitian 

 
Links :
Status :
Blue
Formulations :
  • Liquid
Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Enteral feeds should NOT be prescribed in primary care in Guildford and Waverley or North West Surrey. In Surrey Downs and East Surrey prescribe on request from specialist dietitian 

 
Links :
Status :
Blue
Formulations :
  • Liquid
Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Enteral feeds should NOT be prescribed in primary care in Guildford and Waverley or North West Surrey. In Surrey Downs and East Surrey prescribe on request from specialist dietitian 

 
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Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Liquid
Restrictions / Comments:

Important

For Acute use only 

 
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Status :
Blue
Formulations :
  • Liquid
Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Enteral feeds should NOT be prescribed in primary care in Guildford and Waverley or North West Surrey. In Surrey Downs and East Surrey prescribe on request from specialist dietitian 

 
Links :
Status :
Blue
Formulations :
  • Liquid
Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Enteral feeds should NOT be prescribed in primary care in Guildford and Waverley or North West Surrey. In Surrey Downs and East Surrey prescribe on request from specialist dietitian 

 
Links :
Status :
Blue
Formulations :
  • Liquid
Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Enteral feeds should NOT be prescribed in primary care in Guildford and Waverley or North West Surrey. In Surrey Downs and East Surrey prescribe on request from specialist dietitian 

 
Links :
Status :
Blue
Formulations :
  • Liquid
Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Enteral feeds should NOT be prescribed in primary care in Guildford and Waverley or North West Surrey. In Surrey Downs and East Surrey prescribe on request from specialist dietitian 

 
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Indication :
Status :
Non Formulary
Formulations :
  • Pessaries
  • Vaginal cream
Restrictions / Comments:

 
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NFD1
SPC
Indication :
Status :
Green
Formulations :
  • Oral suspension
Restrictions / Comments:

 
Links :
SPC