Prescribing guidance
Prescribing guidance and pathways for healthcare professionals across NHS Central East ICB.
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Riluzole
Riluzole is a medicine used in the treatment of motor neurone disease (MND), including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). This page provides information on the safe use, monitoring and ongoing management of riluzole treatment.
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Scabies
Scabies is a skin infestation caused by tiny mites that can spread through close physical contact. This page provides information on the management of scabies in community, residential and care settings, including treatment options and measures to help prevent further spread.
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Sevelamer carbonate
Sevelamer carbonate is a medicine used to help lower phosphate levels in people with chronic kidney disease. This page provides information on the use and management of sevelamer carbonate as part of the treatment of phosphate imbalance associated with kidney disease.
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Shared Care Governance
Shared care arrangements support the safe transfer of prescribing and monitoring responsibilities between specialist and primary care services. This page provides information on the principles, governance and operational processes that underpin shared care.
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Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate
Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate is a medicine used to treat high potassium levels in people with chronic kidney disease, heart failure and certain other conditions. This page provides information on the safe use and monitoring of sodium zirconium cyclosilicate treatment
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Sucroferric oxyhydroxide
Sucroferric oxyhydroxide is a medicine used to help lower phosphate levels in people with advanced chronic kidney disease who require dialysis. This page provides information on the use and management of sucroferric oxyhydroxide as part of the treatment of phosphate imbalance associated with kidney disease.
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Tolvaptan
Tolvaptan is a medicine used to help slow the progression of autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD), an inherited condition that causes fluid-filled cysts to develop in the kidneys. This page provides information on the safe use, monitoring and ongoing management of tolvaptan treatment.
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Triptorelin (Precocious Puberty)
Precocious puberty is a condition in which puberty starts earlier than expected. This page provides information on the use and management of triptorelin treatment to help delay the progression of puberty where clinically appropriate.
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Valproate
Valproate is used in the treatment of epilepsy and certain mental health conditions but is associated with significant risks during pregnancy and following exposure at conception. This page provides information to support the safe use of valproate, including compliance with national safety requirements, pregnancy prevention measures and prescribing considerations for patients of childbearing potential.
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