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PAD Profile : Ursodeoxycholic acid - Gallstones Important

Brand Names Include :
Destolit, Urdox, Ursofalk, Ursogal, Cholerso
Important Information :
Transfer of care to primary care may be appropriate after initiation by the specialist.

Traffic Light Status

Status 1 of 1.

Status :
Blue
Important
Formulations :
  • Capsules
  • Oral suspension
  • Tablets
Important Information :
Prescribe generically
Trust Alignment :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Links :
Comments :
No comments returned.
Documents :

Guidelines

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Other Drugs

No drugs returned.

Other Indications

Additional Documents

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Committee Recommendations

Date
Committee Name
Narrative
19 November 2008
Surrey Medicines Commissioners Group
Local acute Trusts requested that ursodeoxycholic acid, used in the treatment of gall stones, is changed from Amber* to green. It was agreed that it should remain Amber* as initiation would still need to be carried out by the hospital Prescribe generically. Note - the branded product Ursofalk 250mg capsules were considered BLACK at the May 2017 PCN

Associated BNF Codes

01. Gastro-Intestinal System
01.09.01. Drugs affecting biliary composition and flow
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