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 Formulary Chapter 1: Gastro-intestinal system - Full Chapter
01.03  Expand sub section  Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants
 link Link    NICE CG184: Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease and dyspepsia in adults: investigation and management
 link Link    PHE: Helicbacter pylori in dyspepsia: test and treat (diagnosis and treatment guide for primary care)
01.03  Expand sub section  Helicobacter pylori infection
Helicobacter Urea Breath Test
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Green

In line with NICE / PHE guidance

 
 
Helicobacter Stool Antigen Test
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Green

In line with NICE / PHE guidance 

Check availability of test in local laboratory

 
 
01.03  Expand sub section  NSAID-associated ulcers
01.03.01  Expand sub section  H2-receptor antagonists
01.03.02  Expand sub section  Selective antimuscarinics to top
01.03.03  Expand sub section  Chelates and complexes
01.03.04  Expand sub section  Prostaglandin analogues
01.03.05  Expand sub section  Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs)
 link Link    NICE CG 184: Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease and dyspepsia in adults: investigation and management
 link Link    NICE CG141: Acute upper gastro-intestinal bleeding in over 16s: management
 link Link    UKMI Q&A: Can proton pump inhibitors be used during pregnancy?
 link Link    UKMI Q&A: Is there an interaction between bisphosphonates and proton pump inhibitors?
01.03.06  Expand sub section  Other ulcer-healing drugs
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 Non Formulary Items
diabact UBT

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Helicobacter Test Hp-Olus

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Helicobacter Test INFAI

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Pylobactell

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Key
Restricted Drug Restricted Drug
Unlicensed Drug Unlicensed
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Cytotoxic Drug
 Cytotoxic Drug
CD
 Controlled Drug
High Cost Medicine
 High Cost Medicine
Cancer Drugs Fund
 Cancer Drugs Fund
NHSE
 NHS England
Homecare
 Homecare
ICB
 ICB
Green Low Carbon

Low carbon footprint
Amber Medium Carbon

Medium carbon footprint
Red High carbon footprint

High carbon footprint
Status Description

Green

 Medicines which are suitable for initiation and maintenance prescribing by primary and secondary care clinicians. These medicines should be initiated and prescribed within their licensed indications  

Amber Initiation

 Amber Specialist Initiation: Initiation and maintenance of prescribing by Specialists and transfer to Primary Care prescribing when appropriate. This may be supported by a RICaD, annotated within the formulary entry.  

Amber SC

 Amber Shared Care: Initiation and maintenance of prescribing by Specialists and transfer to Primary Care prescribing, in accordance with an ESCA, annotated within the formulary entry.  

Amber Recommended

 Amber Specialist Recommendation: Initiation and maintenance of prescribing in Primary Care following recommendation from a specialist.  

Red

 Medicines for initiation and maintenance prescribing by Specialists (hospital or GPs with Special Interest) only  

Grey

 Positive NICE TA and /or awaiting local clarification on place in therapy; Please contact your Medicines Optimisation team for more information.  

Black

 Non-formulary Medicines which APC/Trust DTC has actively reviewed and do not recommend for use.  

Multiple

 Check Notes as varies across the area  

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