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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 - 
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  • Shared Care
  • Hospital Only
  • Not Recommended

Preferences

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  • Third Line
  • No Preference

7.1.4.1 Alkalising drugs

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Potassium citrate

NICE EMC

Potassium citrate 1.5g / Citric acid 250mg effervescent tablets sugar free

Pack Price
12 tablet £3.98

Potassium citrate 3g granules sachets sugar free

Pack Price
6 sachet £4.90

Potassium citrate mixture

Pack Price
200 ml £1.84
500 ml

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