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Admission and Discharge Processes
BNF Therapeutic
Chapters 1-5
Chapter 1 – Gastro-intestinal system
Chapter 2 – Cardiovascular system
Chapter 3 – Respiratory system
Chapter 4 – Nervous system
Chapter 5 – Infection
Chapters 6-10
Chapter 6 – Endocrine system
Chapter 7 – Genito-urinary system
Chapter 8 – Immune system and malignant disease
Chapter 9 – Blood and nutrition
Chapter 10 – Musculoskeletal system
Chapters 11-15
Chapter 11 – Eye
Chapter 12 – Ear, nose and oropharynx
Chapter 13 – Skin
Chapter 15 – Anaesthesia
Appendix 2
Publications
NHS Somerset website
Useful Links
Chapter 9.5 – Minerals
Therapeutic Area
Formulary Choices
Cost for 28
(unless otherwise stated)
Rationale for decision / comments
9.5 Minerals
Calcium supplements should be considered self-care unless exceptional circumstances
Calcium supplements
Calcium carbonate
as
Adcal®
1.5g Chewable tablets: £8.70 (100)
Evidence for efficacy of Calcium supplements is in combination with Vitamin D, there should be few situations where Calcium alone is indicated.
Magnesium supplements
Magnesium glycerophosphate 4mmol
as
Neomag®
Chewable tablets
£22.77 (50 tablets)