Lancashire and South Cumbria
Formulary
 
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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/

09-06-04 Vitamin D

Alfacalcidol One-Alpha®
Formulary

Capsules 250 nanograms, 1 microgram
Oral drops 2 micrograms/mL (1 drop = 100 nanograms)

For severe renal impairment

Prescribers initiating treatment should indicate monitoring requirements.
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Calcitriol Rocaltrol®
Formulary

Capsules 250 nanograms

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Colecalciferol
Formulary

Follow local protocols

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Colecalciferol 40000 unit  Plenachol®
Formulary
Capsules 40000 units

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Colecalciferol and Calcium Carbonate
Formulary

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Ergocalciferol RPH Pharmaceuticals
Formulary

Injection 300,000 units

Consultant initiation only

Plastic syringes can be used 'off label' providing the injection is administered immediately after being drawn up into the syringe.

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