| Therapeutic Area | Formulary Choices | Cost for 28 (unless otherwise stated) | Rationale for decision / comments |
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| Mucolytics | Not for long term use, only to be used when required as symptoms arise. Do not routinely use to prevent exacerbations. Erdocysteine is non-formulary. |
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| Carbocisteine | 375mg capsules: £2.30 (120) | For the adjunctive therapy of respiratory tract disorders characterised by excessive, viscous mucus, including chronic obstructive airways disease. Adult: 2.25g daily in divided doses, then 1.5g daily in divided doses as condition improves. Sachets are licenced for adults and children over 15 years of age with same dose. |
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| 750mg/10ml oral solution 10ml sachets sugar free: £4.16 (15) | |||
| 250mg/5ml oral solution sugar free: £8.39 (300ml) | This medicine is not recommended for use in children and adolescents under the age of 18 years due to the alcohol content. | ||
| Acetylcysteine as Acepiro® | 600mg effervescent tablet: £4.40 (30) | For the treatment of respiratory tract diseases in which a reduction in bronchial secretion viscosity is required to facilitate expectoration. Adult: One daily. |
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