Palliative Care Formulary and On-Demand Specialist Drugs Service
The Palliative Care Formulary for pain and symptom management in adults is intended as a guide for prescribers in hospital and community. Special care should be taken when prescribing strong opioids, particularly in opioid naïve patients, because of the risk of respiratory depression. The dose and frequency should be carefully stated on the prescription. For further guidance see BNF.
Many drugs listed are unlicensed in their use or route and as such the clinician takes personal responsibility for prescribing. If symptoms are not controlled, please contact Specialist Palliative Care for advice. Advice should be sought early to avoid symptom crisis.
When prescribing for Barnsley patients out of hours this formulary should be adhered to.
On Demand Specialist Drugs Service
Additional resources:-
Dexamethasone Formulations in Palliative Care (APC approved)
End of Life Mouth Care /Oral Hygiene
Last Days of Life Symptom Management Guidance
Last Days of Life Prescribing Anticipatory Subcutaneous Medications
Last Days of Life Prescribing Anticipatory Subcutaneous Medications - examples of FP10s
Management of Seizures/Epilepsy
Patient Information Leaflet: Unlicensed and Off-Label Medicines
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Clinical support group
- Brain and mental health
- Cancer, Palliative Care, Pain and Older People
- Respiratory and Smoking
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