Formulary Chapter 1: Gastro-intestinal system - Full Chapter
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Compound haemorrhoidal preparations with corticosteroids |
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Proctofoam HC

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Non Formulary
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Foam in aerosol pack, hydrocortisone acetate 1%, pramocaine hydrochloride 1%. |
Scheriproct® (Ointment, Suppositories)

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Non Formulary
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- Cinchocaine and prednisolone.
- See also Xyloproct® if ointment required.
- Scheriproct Ointment discontinued by manufacturer January 2019.
- See also BNF section on haemorrhoids via link below.
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Cytotoxic Drug
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Controlled Drug
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High Cost Medicine
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Cancer Drugs Fund
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NHS England |
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Homecare |
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CCG |
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Traffic Light Status Information
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Available Over the Counter. Consider Self Care |

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Formulary - Can be prescribed in both secondary and primary care. |

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Formulary - Specialist Advice, secondary care advice provided for primary care initiation. |

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Formulary - Specialist initiation without shared care guidance. |

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Formulary - Specialist initiation with shared care guidance. |

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Restricted - Prescribing (and monitoring where applicable) to remain with the hospital or specialist service. Not to be prescribed in Primary Care |

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Not recommended for prescribing. Switch to alternative cost-effective option. |

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Not recommended for prescribing in primary or secondary care. |

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Not recommended as no formal application made for addition to the formulary. Contact relevant pharmacy team for further information.
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Non-Formulary (category under review). |
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