12.5.3 Corticosteroids

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2nd line after mometasone (generic) or fluticasone furoate

Pack Price
100 dose
180 dose
200 dose £3.46

3rd line choice after mometasone generic and beclomethasone generic

Pack Price
120 dose £6.44

For 2nd line use after mometasone or fluticasone furoate only. Prescribe as 150 dose.

Pack Price
120 dose
150 dose £11.01
60 dose

Where combination of oral antihistamine and intranasal corticosteroid has failed (after 8-12 weeks). Step down treatment once symptoms are controlled.

Pack Price
120 dose £14.80
Pack Price
28 unit dose
30 unit dose £15.99

Only for over 12 years of age. Moderate to severe seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis, if monotherapy with antihistamine or corticosteroid is inadequate

Pack Price
120 dose £14.80
Pack Price
120 dose
140 dose £3.29

Beclometasone,rhinacort or mometasone are first choice options on formulary. Triamcinolone is not on formulary.

Pack Price
120 dose £7.39
30 dose