Lancashire and South Cumbria
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11 Eye

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/

11-04-01 Corticosteroids
Topical corticosteroids should normally only be used under expert supervision
Betamethasone 0.1% with Neomycin 0.5% eye drops
Formulary

Eye/ear/nose drops betamethasone 0.1%/ neomycin 0.5%


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Betamethasone eye drops
Formulary

Eye/ear/nose drops 0.1%

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*under review*


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Dexamethasone eye drops
Formulary

Eye drops preservative free 0.1%

Green in East Lancashire

*under review*

 


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Dexamethasone eye drops Maxidex®
Formulary

Eye drops 0.1%

Green in East Lancashire

*under review*


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Dexamethasone eye drops single use
Formulary

Single dose - preservative free drops 0.1% - for use in theatre or clinic before a procedure if a single dose is needed.


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Dexamethasone intravitreal implant Ozurdex®
Formulary

Intravitreal implant 700micrograms in disposable applicator

REQUIRES BLUETEQ APPROVAL

Link  NICE TA460: Adalimumab and dexamethasone for treating non-infectious uveitis
Link  NICE TA824: Dexamethasone intravitreal implant for treating diabetic macular oedema

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Dexamethasone with Neomycin and Polymyxin B sulphate Maxitrol®
Formulary

Eye drops dexamethasone 0.1%, neomycin 3500u/g, polymixin B sulfate 6000units/g

Eye ointment dexamethasone 0.1%, neomycin 3500u/g, polymixin B sulfate 6000units/g

Green in East Lancashire

*under review*


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Dexamethasone with Tobramycin Tobradex®
Formulary

Eye drops -  dexamethasone 1mg/ml, tobramycin 3mg/ml

Restricted Item Restricted to post cataract surgery patients who are intolerant to Maxitrol

Morecambe bay only


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Fluocinolone intravitreal implant Iluvien®
Formulary

Intravitreal implant 190micrograms in a disposable applicator

Link  NICE TA590: Fluocinolone acetonide intravitreal implant for treating recurrent non-infectious uveitis
Link  NICE TA953: Fluocinolone acetonide intravitreal implant for treating chronic diabetic macular oedema

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Fluorometholone FML®
Formulary

Eye drops fluoromethalone 0.1%, polyvinyl alcohol 1.4%

Green in East Lancashire

*under review*


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Hydrocortisone sodium phosphate 3.35 mg/ml eye drops Softacort
Formulary

Red Eye drop - 2 week course only

1 ml eye drops, solution contains 3.35 mg of hydrocortisone sodium phosphate.


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Intravitreal triamcinolone acetonide Intracinol®
Formulary

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Loteprednol Lotemax®
Formulary

Eye drops 0.5% (5mg/ml)

Restricted Item Restricted to second line use or if clinical condition warrants.


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Prednisolone Pred Forte®
Formulary

Eye drops 1%


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Prednisolone eye drops
Formulary

Eye drops 0.5%

Unit dose eye drops preservative free 0.5% - only for patients with a documented allergy to preservatives

Green in East Lancashire

*under review*


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