Formulary Chapter 9: Nutrition and blood - Full Chapter
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Ascorbic Acid (200 mg, 500mg, 1g effervescent strengths only)
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Formulary

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This has been re-categorised as "red" for Scurvy only as per DMAG November 2017. 200mg twice a day is the most cost-effective dose.
Approved as Red at RBCH:
- Acute Corneal conditions 500mg twice a day for 6 week course (Eye Consultant only)
- Palliative Care consultant only: Tongue "descaling" where other options insufficient (1/4 x 1g tablet per dose)
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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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Traffic Light Status Information
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