Lancashire and South Cumbria
Formulary
Formulary
1 Gastro-intestinal system
01-06-02 Stimulant laxatives
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Formulary
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Tablets 7.5mg, Liquid 7.5mg/5mL First line Consider OTC purchase for some conditions |
 LSCMMG: Over the Counter Items that Should not be Routinely Prescribed in Primary Care Policy |
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Links
- LSCMMG: Gastroenterology Biologics Pathway
- LSCMMG: Over the Counter Items that Should not be Routinely Prescribed in Primary Care Policy
- LSCMMG: Primary Care Constipation Guidelines
- MHRA Drug Safety Update Aug 2020: Stimulant laxatives (bisacodyl, senna and sennosides, sodium picosulfate) available over-the-counter: new measures to support safe use
- NICE CG147: Diverticular disease: diagnosis and management
- NICE CG184 Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease and dyspepsia in adults: investigation and management
- NICE CG61: Irritable bowel syndrome in adults: diagnosis and management
- NICE NG1: Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease: recognition, diagnosis and management in children and young people