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Thyroid hormones |
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Liothyronine
(tablets)
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 for use in thyroid cancer, radioiodine ablation, iodine scanning or stimulated thyroglobulin test.
 for thyroid deficiency. Specialist initiation.  Not routinely commissioned in Hampshire - IFR application required. Ongoing prescribing in primary care in exceptional circumstances only (refer to SHIP Priorities Committee statement and DPC Shared Care guidance).
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Liothyronine
(tablets - mental health indications)
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Non Formulary
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 Not approved locally for off label use in mental health indications
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Key |
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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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Description |
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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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Unlicensed
