Paravit-CF®
Indication
Dietary management of patients with cystic fibrosis
Amber level 0
Brand:
Paravit-CF®
Nice TA:
Commissioning responsibility:
CCG
PbR excluded:
No
BNF chapter:
Blood and Nutrition
Background
Paravit-CF is a ‘Food for Special Medical Purposes’ for the dietary management of patients with cystic fibrosis and is reimbursable on FP10.
Paravit CF Capsules contain:
• Vitamin A 1.5 mg (=5,000IU)
• Vitamin D3 37.5 µg (=1,500IU)
• Vitamin E 100 µg (=150IU)
• Vitamin K 5 mg
Paravit CF capsules provide an alternative vitamin supplementation option for Cystic Fibrosis patients, which offers patients a decreased oral medication load whilst also being a cost-effective option.
Paravit CF liquid is only available as an option for patients with swallowing difficulties or young children.
Recommendation
LSCMMG Recommendation:
Amber level 0
Reason for decision:
Suitable for GP prescribing following recommendation/initiation by specialist
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