Cyanocobalamin Orobalin® |
Formulary
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1mg Tablets for treatment of non-dietary vitamin B12 deficiency when hydroxocobalamin injection is inappropriate or cannot be administered, and in dietary related deficiency only until B12 levels are replete, at which point patients are encouraged to self-care with 50-150mcg tablets daily purchased over the counter. for maintenance therapy of dietary related insufficiency cyanocobalamin remains designated 'Do not prescribe' and patients are advised to self-care by purchase of 50mcg tablets over the counter. |
LSCMMG: Over the Counter Items that Should not be Routinely Prescribed in Primary Care Policy NICE NG239: Vitamin B12 deficiency in over 16s: diagnosis and management |
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Folic Acid |
Formulary
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Tablets 5mg, 400 microgram Liquid 2.5mg/5mL |
UK Chief Medical Officers Chief Nursing Officers and Chief Midwifery Officers - Folic Acid |
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