Lancashire and South Cumbria
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10 Musculoskeletal and joint diseases

This chapter of the formulary is under continual development, please let the team know if you have any comments about the contents: mlcsu.lscformulary@nhs.net

For more information about the formulary development process, please see: https://www.lancsmmg.nhs.uk/lancashire-and-south-cumbria-icb-formulary-development/

10-01-04 Long-term control of gout

Allopurinol
First Choice
Tablets 100mg, 300mg
Link  LSCMMG: Gout Management Summary Guidelines

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Febuxostat Adenuric®
Second Choice
Tablets f/c 80mg, 120mg

For patients who are intolerant of allopurinol or for whom allopurinol is contraindicated
Link  LSCMMG: Gout Management Summary Guidelines
Link  MHRA: Febuxostat (Adenuric): increased risk of cardiovascular death and all-cause mortality in clinical trial in patients with a history of major cardiovascular disease

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