Recommendations
RED GUSELKUMAB solution for injection (Tremfya®▼) for Plaque Psoriasis
The Pan Mersey Area Prescribing Committee recommends the prescribing of GUSELKUMAB solution for injection (Tremfya®▼) in specialist settings only, for treating plaque psoriasis in accordance with NICE TA521.
AMBER INITIATED TAPENTADOL prolonged release tablets (Palexia® SR)
The Pan Mersey Area Prescribing Committee recommends TAPENTADOL prolonged release tablets (Palexia® SR) for severe chronic pain in adults only when initiated by chronic pain specialists or palliative care specialists.
AMBER RECOMMENDED Elasticated Viscose Stockinette (‘Viscose’) Garments (CliniFast®, Comfifast Easywrap®, Skinnies Viscose®, Tubifast 2-way stretch®)
The Pan Mersey Area Prescribing Committee recommends the prescribing of Elasticated Viscose Stockinette (‘Viscose’) Garments following specialist recommendation for skin conditions.
GREY EVOLOCUMAB solution for injection (Repatha®▼) for the reduction of cardiovascular risk in patients with established atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease
The Pan Mersey Area Prescribing Committee does not currently recommend the prescribing EVOLOCUMAB solution for injection (Repatha®▼) for the reduction of cardiovascular risk in patients with established atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
GREY FERRIC MALTOL hard capsules (Feraccru®▼) for iron deficiency in adults
The Pan Mersey Area Prescribing Committee does not currently recommend the prescribing of FERRIC MALTOL hard capsules (Feraccru®).
GREY LOXAPINE inhalation powder (Adasuve®▼)
The Pan Mersey Area Prescribing Committee does not currently recommend the prescribing of LOXAPINE inhalation powder (Adasuve®▼) for mild-to-moderate agitation in adult patients with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder.
GREY OSPEMIFENE film-coated tablets (Senshio®▼)
The Pan Mersey Area Prescribing Committee does not currently recommend the prescribing of OSPEMIFENE film-coated tablets (Senshio®▼) for the treatment of vulvar and vaginal atrophy in post-menopausal women.
Guidelines
COPD inhaled therapy
Sequential use of biological agents in the management of Psoriasis in adults
Antimicrobials
Ear, Nose and Throat infections
Eye infections
Safety
Methotrexate, Safe Prescribing and Dispensing
The Pan Mersey Area Prescribing Committee recommends:
- All specialities, including haematology, should prescribe the methotrexate dose in multiples of 2.5mg tablets and the total dose in milligrams must also be included. For example, “Three 2.5mg tablets (7.5 milligrams)”
- Methotrexate 10mg tablets MUST NOT be prescribed or supplied.
- Prescription and the dispensing label must clearly show the dose in milligram and the number of tablets to be taken and the frequency as “ONCE a week on the same day each week”.
- Prescribing of methotrexate with co-trimoxazole or trimethoprim is an ABSOLUTE CONTRAINDICATION and MUST NOT occur under any circumstances*. This contraindication applies to people that have recently taken methotrexate.
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