Formulary
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/
Topical corticosteroids should normally only be used under expert supervision
| Betamethasone 0.1% with Neomycin 0.5% eye drops |
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Formulary
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Eye/ear/nose drops betamethasone 0.1%/ neomycin 0.5% |
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in East Lancashire| Dexamethasone eye drops |
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Formulary
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Eye drops preservative free 0.1%
*under review*
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| Dexamethasone eye drops single use |
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Formulary
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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® |
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Formulary
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Intravitreal implant 700micrograms in disposable applicator |
 NICE TA460: Adalimumab and dexamethasone for treating non-infectious uveitis NICE TA824: Dexamethasone intravitreal implant for treating diabetic macular oedema |
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| Dexamethasone with Tobramycin Tobradex® |
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Eye drops - dexamethasone 1mg/ml, tobramycin 3mg/ml
Morecambe bay only |
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Restricted to post cataract surgery patients who are intolerant to Maxitrol| Fluocinolone intravitreal implant Iluvien® |
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Formulary
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Intravitreal implant 190micrograms in a disposable applicator |
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NICE TA590: Fluocinolone acetonide intravitreal implant for treating recurrent non-infectious uveitis NICE TA953: Fluocinolone acetonide intravitreal implant for treating chronic diabetic macular oedema |
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| Fluorometholone FML® |
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Formulary
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Eye drops fluoromethalone 0.1%, polyvinyl alcohol 1.4%
*under review* |
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| Hydrocortisone sodium phosphate 3.35 mg/ml eye drops Softacort |
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Formulary
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1 ml eye drops, solution contains 3.35 mg of hydrocortisone sodium phosphate. |
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Eye drop - 2 week course only| Loteprednol Lotemax® |
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Formulary
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Eye drops 0.5% (5mg/ml)
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| Prednisolone eye drops |
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Formulary
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Eye drops 0.5% Unit dose eye drops preservative free 0.5% - only for patients with a documented allergy to preservatives
*under review* |
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Links
LSCMMG: Gastroenterology Biologics Pathway- LSCMMG: Primary Care Constipation Guidelines
- 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
- NICE TA460: Adalimumab and dexamethasone for treating non-infectious uveitis
- NICE TA460: Adalimumab and dexamethasone for treating non-infectious uveitis
- NICE TA590: Fluocinolone acetonide intravitreal implant for treating recurrent non-infectious uveitis
- NICE TA590: Fluocinolone acetonide intravitreal implant for treating recurrent non-infectious uveitis
- NICE TA613:Fluocinolone acetonide intravitreal implant for treating chronic diabetic macular oedema in phakic eyes after an inadequate response to previous therapy
- NICE TA824: Dexamethasone intravitreal implant for treating diabetic macular oedema
- NICE TA824: Dexamethasone intravitreal implant for treating diabetic macular oedema. Replaces TA349
- NICE TA953: Fluocinolone acetonide intravitreal implant for treating chronic diabetic macular oedema