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        • 3.1.2 Corticosteroids
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        • 3.1.7 Xanthines
      • 3.2 Allergic conditions
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      • 3.6 Respiratory depression, respiratory distress syndrome and apnoea
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Drug Status Key

  • On Formulary
  • Specialist Initiation

    On formulary but requires initiation by a specialist. 
    GPs may then take on maintenance prescribing - 
    Using the Formulary (eastkentformulary.nhs.uk)

  • Shared Care
  • Hospital Only
  • Not Recommended

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3.1.7 Xanthines

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Aminophylline

NICE EMC

Aminophylline 225mg modified-release tablets

Prescribe by brand due to bioavailability issues

Pack Price
56 tablet
60 tablet

Aminophylline hydrate 350mg modified-release tablets

Pack Price
56 tablet

Theophylline

NICE EMC

Theophylline 60mg modified-release capsules

Pack Price
56 capsule

Theophylline 125mg modified-release capsules

Pack Price
56 capsule

Theophylline 175mg modified-release tablets

Pack Price
60 tablet

Theophylline 200mg modified-release tablets

Pack Price
100 tablet
56 tablet £29.80

Theophylline 250mg modified-release capsules

Pack Price
100 capsule
56 capsule

Theophylline 250mg modified-release tablets

Pack Price
60 tablet

Theophylline 300mg modified-release tablets

Pack Price
100 tablet
56 tablet £29.80

Theophylline 400mg modified-release tablets

Pack Price
56 tablet £29.80

Theophylline + Ephedrine

NICE EMC

Theophylline 120mg / Ephedrine hydrochloride 11mg tablets

Pack Price
90 tablet

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