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 Formulary Chapter 9: Nutrition and blood - Full Chapter
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09.06.03  Expand sub section  Vitamin C
Ascorbic Acid (200 mg, 500mg, 1g effervescent strengths only)
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Red

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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Section Title Section Title (top level)
Section Title Section Title (sub level)
First Choice Item First Choice item
Non Formulary Item Non Formulary section
Restricted Drug
Restricted Drug
Unlicensed Drug
Unlicensed
Track Changes
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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
CCG
 CCG

Traffic Light Status Information

Status Description

Green

 May be initiated, stabilised and maintained in primary, secondary or tertiary care  

Amber

 Amber drug - without shared care  

Amber SCG

 Amber drug - with shared care guideline  

Red

 For secondary or tertiary care initiation and long-term maintenance of prescribing  

Black

 Not recommended  

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