Formulary Chapter 10: Musculoskeletal and joint diseases - Full Chapter
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Gout and cytotoxic-induced hyperuricaemia |
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Acute attacks of gout |
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Long-term control of gout |
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Hyperuricaemia associated with cytotoxic drugs |
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Cytotoxic Drug
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Controlled Drug
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High Cost Medicine
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Traffic Light Status Information
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Suitable for prescribing by all in both primary and secondary care. |

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Specialist recommended but suitable for continuation in primary care. |

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Specialist initiated but suitable for continuation in primary care. |

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Specialist initiated and for continuation in primary care under a locally approved shared care guideline. |

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Suitable for prescribing in specialist settings (secondary care) only. |

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Secondary care medicines to be used under specialised commissioning arrangements only. |

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For primary care, either via FP10 or supplied through specialist services. These products may be stocked by hospital
pharmacies only for supply to primary care units/wards or for continuing supplies for patients admitted on therapy. |

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Not recommended for use. |
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