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Docusate

Indication

Constipation

Opioid-induced constipation

Palliative Use Only
Green (Restricted)

Brand:

Nice TA:

Commissioning responsibility:

CCG

Palliative Use Only:

Yes

PbR excluded:

No

BNF chapter:
Gastro-intestinal system

Background

To be used in line with the LSC Palliative Care Clinical Practice Summary.

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Recommendation

LSCMMG Recommendation:

Green (Restricted)

Reason for decision:

Suitable for initiation in primary care in line with restrictions

Decisions of Lancashire local decision making groups

Green
Green
Green
Green
Green
Green
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Green
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Last Updated: 31 - Mar - 2022