NHS NEL
Demonstration Formulary
 
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1 Gastro-intestinal system
01-05-02 Corticosteroids

Hydrocortisone
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Prednisolone (oral)
Formulary

Tablets 5mg, EC2.5mg, 5mg, Soluble 25mg

Plain tablets are first line option

EC tablets are more expensive than plain tablets without any substantial evidence that they confer any GI benefits

25mg tablets are more expensive per mg than 5mg tablets

Soluble tablets are significantly more expensive than normal tablets which can be crushed and dispersed (unlicensed)

For short term use in acute exacerbation or "flare-ups" of relevant conditions

 


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Budesonide Budenofalk®
Formulary
  • Rectal foam Enema
  • Gastro-resistant Capsules
  • Granules

 


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Budesonide Cortiment®
Formulary

Amber Initiation View adult BNF  View SPC online  View childrens BNF
Budesonide Entocort®
Formulary
  • Enema
  • CR/MR Capsules

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Budesonide Jorveza®
Formulary

In line with NICE

Link  NICE TA708: Budesonide orodispersible tablet for inducing remission of eosinophilic oesophagitis

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Hydrocortisone foam enema Colifoam®
Formulary

For specialist initiation

Foam enema 125mg /metered application

 


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