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Calcium and colecalciferol (vitamin D3)
(chewable tablet/effervescent tablet/film-coated tablet)
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Formulary
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Chewable tablets first-line. Effervescent and film-coated tablets reserved to aid administration in those unable to take chewable tablets.
Note that different formulations have different amounts of colecalciferol and calcium.
Choose brand with lowest acquisition cost and prescribe by brand name to avoid confusion.
Preferred brands in primary care: Accrete D3 or TheiCal D3
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Colecalciferol (Vitamin D3)
(injection)
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Non Formulary
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 Unlicensed
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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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Products that are UK licensed medicines should be prescribed and supplied wherever possible
