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    • 1. Gastro-intestinal system
    • 2. Cardiovascular system
    • 3. Respiratory
    • 4. Nervous system
    • 5. Infection
    • 6. Endocrine system
    • 7. Genito-urinary system
    • 8. Immune System
    • 8. Malignant disease
    • 9. Blood and blood-forming organs
    • 9. Nutrition and metabolic disorders
    • 10. Musculoskeletal system
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      • 11.1 Allergic and inflammatory eye conditions
        • 11.1.1 Inflammatory eye conditions
          • 11.1.1.1 Corticosteroids
          • 11.1.1.2 Immunosuppressants
          • 11.1.1.3 Mydriatics and cycloplegics
      • 11.2 Dry eye conditions
      • 11.3 Eye infections
      • 11.4 Eye procedures
      • 11.5 Glaucoma and ocular hypertension
      • 11.6 Retinal disorders
      • Local recommendations (Eye)
    • 12. Ear
    • 12. Nose
    • 12. Oropharynx
    • 13. Skin
    • 14. Vaccines
    • 15. Anaesthesia
    • 16. Emergency Treatment of Poisoning
    • Palliative Care
    • Wound management products
    • Stoma products
    • Continence products
    • Borderline substances
    • General recommendations and information
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Drug Status Key

  • On Formulary
  • Specialist Initiation

    On formulary but requires initiation by a specialist. 
    GPs may then take on maintenance prescribing - 
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  • Shared Care
  • Hospital Only
  • Not Recommended

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11.1.1.1 Corticosteroids

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Betamethasone

NICE EMC

Betamethasone 0.1% ear/eye/nose drops

Pack Price
10 ml £2.32
5 ml

Dexamethasone

NICE EMC

Multi-dose bottles are the 1st line preservative-free option, while unit-dose formulations are the 2nd line preservative-free option if the prescriber feels multi-dose is not suitable for any particular patient e.g. silver hypersensitivity, difficulty using the multi-dose bottle or any specific indication-related concern.

Dexamethasone 0.1% eye drops

Pack Price
1 ml
10 ml
5 ml £1.42

Dexamethasone (Puradex/Eythalm) 0.1% eye drops multi-dose preservative free (First Line)

Dexamethasone 0.1% eye drops unit dose preservative free (Second Line)

Dexamethasone 700microgram intravitreal implant with device

Pack Price
1 device

Triamcinolone acetonide (For use in vitreous visualisation during intraocular surgery and unlicensed (off label) use where necessary in macular oedema and non-infectious ocular inflammation)

NICE EMC

Triamcinolone (Intracinol©) 40mg/ml ophthalmic suspension 1ml bottles preservative free

Pack Price
1 bottle

Triamcinolone (Intracinol©) 40mg/ml ophthalmic suspension 1.1ml bottles preservative free

Pack Price
1 bottle

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