East Sussex
Health Economy Formulary
Therapeutic Sections
1 Gastro-intestinal system (revised Nov 19)
2 Cardiovascular system (revised Nov 19)
3 Respiratory system
4 Central nervous system
5 Infections
6 Endocrine system
7 Obstetrics, gynaecology, and urinary-tract disorders
8 Malignant disease and immunosuppression
9 Nutrition and blood
10 Musculoskeletal and joint diseases
11 Eye
12 Ear, nose, and oropharynx
13 Skin
Palliative Care
Woundcare
Bladder and Bowel Formulary
Stoma Formulary
Drug Index
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Therapeutic Sections
1 Gastro-intestinal system (revised Nov 19)
Chronic bowel disorders
Coeliac disease
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Constipation and bowel cleansing
Bowel cleansing
Constipation
Diarrhoea
Anti-motility drugs
Disorders of gastric acid and ulceration
Dyspepsia
Gastric and duodenal ulceration
GORD
H pylori diagnosis
Gastro-intestinal smooth muscle spasm
Drugs altering gut motility
Liver disorders and related conditions
Biliary disorders
Oesophageal varices
Hepatic encephalopathy
Treatment of hepatitis B and C
Obesity
Anti-obesity drugs acting on the gastro-intestinal tract
Rectal and anal disorders
Anal fissures
Haemorrhoids
Reduced exocrine secretions
Pancreatin
Stoma Care
2 Cardiovascular system (revised Nov 19)
Arrhythmias
Diagnostic agents
Beta-blockers
Calcium channel blockers
Cardiac glycosides
Other anti-arrhythmic drugs
Bleeding disorders
Antifibrinolytic drugs and haemostatics
Subarachnoid haemorrhage
Blood clots
Blocked catheters and lines
Thromboembolism and stroke
Blood pressure conditions
Hypotension
Hypertension
Hypertension in pregnancy
Heart Failure
ACE inhibitors/ Angiotensin II receptor antagonists
Beta-blockers
Loop diuretics
Potassium sparing diuretics and aldosterone antagonists
Thiazides & related diuretics
Other treatments for heart failure
Hyperlipidaemia
Lipid regulating drugs
Myocardial ischaemia
Fibrinolytic drugs
Antiplatelet drugs
Oral anticoagulants
ACE inhibitors/ Angiotensin II receptor antagonists
Beta-blockers
Calcium channel blockers
Nitrates
Other anti-anginal drugs
Oedema
Diuretics
Vascular disease
Peripheral vasodilators
Antiplatelet drugs
Oral anticoagulants
3 Respiratory system
3.1 Asthma
Asthma Inhaler chart
BTS / SIGN Guideline for the treatment of Asthma (2019)
Inhaled corticosteroid dose categorisation chart
Guidance for when to give a steroid card
Asthma - Stepping up and Stepping down Treatment
Asthma - Management of Exacerbations
Other treatments for asthma
3.2 COPD
3.3 Mucolytics
3.3.1 Oral Mucolytics
3.3.2 Nebulised Mucolytics
3.4 Croup
3.5 Specialist Conditions
3.5.1 Cystic Fibrosis
3.5.2 Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
3.6 Respiratory Stimulants
3.7 Oxygen
Long Term Oxygen therapy
Immediate Oxygen in Primary Care
Oxygen in Secondary Care
Oxygen for Palliative Patients
Removal of Oxygen
3.8 Allergic Emergencies
4 Central nervous system
4.1 Hypnotics and anxiolytics
4.1.1 Hypnotics
4.1.2 Anxiolytics
4.2 Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders
4.2.1 Antipsychotic drugs
4.2.2 Antipsychotic depot injections
4.2.3 Drugs used for mania and hypomania
4.3 Antidepressant drugs
4.3.1 Tricyclic and related antidepressant drugs
4.3.2 Monoamine-oxidase inhibitors
4.3.3 Selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors
4.3.4 Other antidepressant drugs
4.4 CNS stimulants and drugs used for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
4.4.1 ADHD
4.4.2 Narcolepsy
4.5 Obesity
4.5.1 Anti-obesity drugs acting on the gastro-intestinal tract
4.6 Drugs used in nausea and vertigo
4.7 Analgesics
4.7.1 Non-opioid analgesics and compound analgesic preparations
4.7.2 Opioid analgesics
4.7.3 Neuropathic pain
4.7.4 Treatment of Other Pain Syndromes
4.8 Antiepileptic drugs
4.8.1 Control of the epilepsies
4.8.2 Drugs used in status epilepticus
4.9 Drugs used in parkinsonism and related disorders
4.9.1 Dopaminergic drugs used in Parkinson's disease
4.9.2 Antimuscarinic drugs used in parkinsonism
4.9.3 Drugs used in essential tremor, chorea, tics, and related disorders
4.10 Drugs used in substance dependence
4.10.1 Alcohol dependence
4.10.2 Nicotine dependence
4.11 Dementia
5 Infections
East Sussex Guidelines for the Management of Infections in Primary Care
ESHT antimicrobial prescribing guidelines and policy for adults and children
6 Endocrine system
6.1 Drugs used in diabetes
Type 1 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes
Treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis
Treatment of hypoglycaemia
Treatment of diabetic neuropathy
Blood glucose lowering therapies
Insulins
Test Strips, Lancets and Needles
6.2 Thyroid and antithyroid drugs
6.2.1 Thyroid hormones
6.2.2 Antithyroid drugs
6.3 Corticosteroids
6.3.1 Mineralocorticoid replacement therapy
6.3.2 Glucocorticoid therapy
6.4 Sex hormones
6.4.1 Female sex hormones and their modulators
6.4.2 Male sex hormones and antagonists
6.5 Hypothalamic and pituitary hormones and anti-oestrogens
6.5.1 Hypothalamic and anterior pituitary hormones and anti-oestrogens
6.5.2 Posterior pituitary hormones and antagonists
6.6 Drugs affecting bone metabolism
Osteoporosis
6.6.1 Calcitonin and parathyroid hormone
6.6.2 Bisphosphonates and other drugs affecting bone metabolism
6.7 Other endocrine drugs
6.7.1 Bromocriptine and other dopaminergic drugs
6.7.2 Drugs affecting gonadotrophins
6.7.3 Cushing's Syndrome
7 Obstetrics, gynaecology, and urinary-tract disorders
7.1 Drugs used in obstetrics
7.1.1 Prostaglandins and oxytocics
7.1.2 Mifepristone
7.1.3 Myometrial relaxants
7.1.4 Steroids
7.2 Treatment of vaginal and vulval conditions
7.2.1 Preparations for vaginal and vulval changes
7.2.2 Vaginal and vulval infections
7.3 Contraceptives
7.3.1 Combined hormonal contraceptives
7.3.2 Progestogen-only contraceptives
7.3.3 Spermicidal contraceptives
7.3.4 Contraceptive devices
7.3.5 Emergency contraception
7.4 Drugs for genito-urinary disorders
7.4.1 Drugs for urinary retention
7.4.2 Drugs for urinary frequency, enuresis, and incontinence
7.4.3 Drugs used in urological pain
7.4.4 Bladder instillations and urological surgery
7.4.5 Drugs for erectile dysfunction
8 Malignant disease and immunosuppression
8.3 Hormone responsive malignancy
8.3.1 Hormone responsive prostate cancer
8.3.2 Hormone responsive breast cancer
8.3.3 Neuroendocrine tumours
8.4 Immune system
8.4.1 Immune system disorders and transplantation
9 Nutrition and blood
9.1 Anaemias and some other blood disorders
9.1.1 Iron-deficiency anaemias
9.1.2 Drugs used in megaloblastic anaemias
9.1.3 Drugs used in hypoplastic, haemolytic, and renal anaemias
9.1.4 Drugs used in platelet disorders
9.1.6 Drugs used in neutropenia
9.2 Fluids and electrolytes
9.2.1 Oral preparations for fluid and electrolyte imbalance
9.3 Intravenous nutrition
9.4 Oral nutrition
9.4.1 Foods for special diets
9.4.2 Enteral nutrition
9.4.3 Oral Nutritional Supplements
9.4.4 Infant Feeds
9.4.5 Thickeners for people with swallowing difficulties
9.5 Minerals
9.5.1 Calcium and magnesium
9.5.2 Phosphorus
9.5.3 Fluoride
9.5.4 Zinc
9.6 Vitamins
9.6.1 Vitamin A
9.6.2 Vitamin B
9.6.3 Vitamin C
9.6.4 Vitamin D
9.6.5 Vitamin E
9.6.6 Vitamin K
9.6.7 Multivitamin preparations
10 Musculoskeletal and joint diseases
10.1 Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout
10.1.1 Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
10.1.2 Corticosteroids
10.1.3 Drugs that suppress the rheumatic disease process
10.1.4 Gout and cytotoxic-induced hyperuricaemia
10.1.5 Other drugs for rheumatic diseases
10.2 Drugs used in neuromuscular disorders
10.2.1 Drugs that enhance neuromuscular transmission
10.2.2 Skeletal muscle relaxants
10.2.3 Nocturnal leg cramps
10.3 Drugs for the treatment of soft-tissue disorders and topical pain relief
10.3.1 Enzymes
10.3.2 Rubefacients, and other topical antirheumatics
11 Eye
11.1 Administration of drugs to the eye
11.2 Control of microbial contamination
11.3 Anti-infective eye preparations
11.3.1 Antibacterials
11.3.2 Antifungals
11.3.3 Antivirals
11.4 Corticosteroids and other anti-inflammatory preparations
11.4.1 Corticosteroids
11.4.2 Other anti-inflammatory preparations
11.5 Mydriatics and cycloplegics
11.5.1. Antimuscarinics
11.5.2. Sympathomimetics
11.6 Treatment of glaucoma
11.6.1 Prostaglandin analogues
11.6.2 Beta-blockers
11.6.3 Sympathomimetics
11.6.4 Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors and systemic drugs
11.6.5 Miotics
11.7 Local anaesthetics
11.8 Miscellaneous ophthalmic preparations
11.8.1 Tear deficiency, ocular lubricants, and astringents
11.8.2 Ocular diagnostic and peri-operative preparations and photodynamic treatment
12 Ear, nose, and oropharynx
12.1 Drugs acting on the ear
12.1.1 Otitis externa
12.1.2 Otitis media
12.1.3 Removal of earwax
12.2 Drugs acting on the nose
12.2.1 Drugs used in nasal allergy
12.2.2 Nasal decongestants
12.2.3 Nasal preparations for infection
12.3 Drugs acting on the oropharynx
12.3.1 Drugs for oral ulceration and inflammation
12.3.2 Oropharyngeal anti-infective drugs
12.3.4 Mouthwashes, gargles, and dentifrices
12.3.5 Treatment of dry mouth
12.3.6 Treat of Hypersalivation and Sialorrhoea
13 Skin
13.1 Management of skin conditions
13.1.1 Barrier creams
13.1.2 Emollients
13.1.3 Emollients plus antimicrobial
13.1.4 Emollients containing urea
13.1.5 Emollient wash, shower and bath additives
13.1.6 Antimicrobial / emollient combination products
13.2 Infections of the skin
13.2.1 Bacterial skin infections
13.2.2 Fungal skin infections
13.2.3 Parasitic infections
13.2.4 Viral skin infections
13.3 Inflammatory skin conditions
13.3.1 Corticosteroids for eczema and psoriasis
13.3.2 Corticosteroid and Antimicrobial preparations for eczema and psoriasis
13.3.3 Treatment of eczema
13.3.4 Treatment of psoriasis
13.4 Antiperspirants
13.5 Photodamage
13.5.1 Sunscreen preparations
13.5.2 Photodamage
13.6 Pruritis
13.7 Rosacea and Acne
13.7.1 Acne
13.7.2 Preparations for Rosacea
13.8 Scalp and Hair Conditions
13.8.1 Removal of thick skin
13.8.2 Shampoos
13.9 Skin cleansers, antiseptics, and desloughing agents
13.9.1 Alcohols and saline
13.9.2 Chlorhexidine salts
13.9.3 Iodine
13.9.4 Oxidisers and dyes
13.9.5 Surgical Tissue adhesive
13.10 Skin Disfigurement
13.10.1 Camouflagers
13.10.2 Other
13.11 Superficial soft tissue injuries and superficial thrombophlebitis
13.12 Warts and Calluses
Palliative Care
Pain and shortness of breath
Agitation, confusion and restlessness
Respiratory Secretions
Nausea and vomiting
Colic
Convulsions
Anxiety, panic and dyspnoea
Neuropathic pain
Steroids for raised intracranial pressure, liver capsule pain, bowel obstruction and all other indications
Diluents
Information for patients
Woundcare
Formulary for Practice & District Nurses
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ADHD (Atomoxetine, dexamfetamine, lisdexamfetamine, methylphenidate) - Shared Care Guidelines
Apomorphine - Shared Care Guidelines
Azathioprine - Shared Care Guidelines
Ciclosporin - Shared Care Guidelines
Hydroxychloroquine - Shared Care Guidelines
Leflunomide - Shared Care Guidelines
Liothyronine - Shared Care Guidelines
Lithium - Shared Care Guidelines
Mercaptopurine - Shared Care Guidelines
Methotrexate - Shared Care Guidelines
Mexiletine - Shared Care Guidelines
Mycophenolate Mofetil - Shared Care Guidelines
Rifaximin - Shared Care Guidelines
Riluzole - Shared Care Guidelines
Sodium Oxybate - Shared Care Guidelines
Sulfasalazine - Shared Care Guidelines
Sustanon - Shared Care Guidelines
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Injectable Medicines Guide - Medusa
Using Standardised Strengths of Unlicensed Liquid Medicines in Children
East Sussex Guidelines for the Management of Infections in Primary Care
Summary of antimicrobial prescribing guidance – managing common infections
Breakdown of antimicrobial prescribing guidance - managing common infections
Upper Respiratory tract infections
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Urinary tract infections
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