Lancashire and South Cumbria
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9 Nutrition and blood

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/

09-05-03 Fluoride

Sodium fluoride toothpaste 5000ppm Duraphat® (Toothpaste)
Formulary

For treatment of head and neck cancer patients who have had surgery, radiotherapy and/or chemotherapy and are often left with severely dry mouths, restricted mouth opening, and reduced access for toothbrushing or professional dental care.

Should be prescribed on the advice of a secondary care specialist

 Red Prophylaxis of dental caries

 


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