Formulary Chapter 2: Cardiovascular system - Full Chapter
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Parenteral anticoagulants |
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Heparin unfractionated flushes
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Formulary

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Heparin sodium 50 units/5ml patency solution ampoules Heparin sodium 50 units/5ml i.v flush solution ampoules
Heparin sodium 200 units/2ml patency solution ampoules Heparin sodium 200 units/2ml i.v flush solution ampoules
These are flushes for maintaining patency of peripheral venous catheters- note there are two strengths, so confirm with original specialist which is needed.
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Low molecular weight heparins |
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Epoprostenol (Flolan®)
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Formulary


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500mcg powder for solution for infusion vials 1.5mg powder for solution for infusion vials
Restriction: Consultant use only
Restriction: In accordance with NHS England prescribing policy
MHRA advice: Veletri (epoprostenol) powder for solution for infusion: incompatibilities with some models of administration devices (December 2014)
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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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High Cost Drug Approval System |
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Traffic Light Status Information
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