Lancashire and South Cumbria
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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/

11-04-02 Other anti-inflammatory preparations

Sodium Cromoglicate
First Choice

Eye drops 2%

Can be sold to the public (maximum pack size 10mL) for the treatment of acute seasonal and perennial allergic conjunctivitis
Link  LSCMMG: Over the Counter Items that Should not be Routinely Prescribed in Primary Care Policy

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Olopatadine Opatanol®
Second Choice

Eye drops 1mg/mL (0.1%)

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Ketotifen Ketofall®
Formulary

Eye drops (preservative free) 250micrograms/mL

Should only be prescribed when:

  • a patient has tried at least 2 alternative eye preparations for seasonal allergic conjunctivitis
  • and/or the patient is sensitive to preservatives

*under review*

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Sodium cromoglicate preservative free
Formulary

Preservative free eyedrops 2%  - Only for patients with a document allergy to preservatives.

*under review*

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