Lancashire and South Cumbria
Formulary
 
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3 Respiratory system

When prescribing inhalers the drug, device (e.g. MDI, Easibreathe, Autohaler, Accuhaler), strength (micrograms per inhalation), number of puffs per dose and frequency MUST be specified

03-04-03 Anaphylaxis

Adrenaline
Formulary

Emerade® 150mg, solution for injection in pre-filled pen, 300mcg solution for injection in pre-filled pen, 500mcg soultion for injection in pre-filled pen. Epipen®,0.15mg auto-injector, 0.3mg auto-injector.

Jext®150mcg soultion for injection in pre-filled pen, 300mcgsolution for injection in pre-filled pen

When prescribing for a patient 'just in case' then the prescription should be based on weight. Any child over 30kg should be prescribed  the 300mcg strength pen. It is recommended that 2 adrenaline auto-injectors are prescribed, which patients should carry at all times.

Link  MHRA: Adrenaline auto-injectors (AAIs): new guidance and resources for safe use
Link  NICE NG134: Anaphylaxis: assessment and referral after emergency treatment

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