Octreotide
Indication
Bowel obstruction - GI secretions associated with bowel obstruction.
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. Click here for the bowel obstruction section.
Recommendation
LSCMMG Recommendation:
Green (Restricted)
Reason for decision:
Suitable for initiation in primary care in line with restrictions
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