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PAD Profile : Acamprosate calcium - Alcohol dependence

Keywords :
alcohol abstinence, abstinence from alcohol, alcohol dependency, alcohol abuse
Brand Names Include :
Campral EC

Traffic Light Status

Status 1 of 1.

Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Not Specified
Trust Alignment :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
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Comments :
No comments returned.
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Guidelines

No guidelines returned.

Other Drugs

No drugs returned.

Other Indications

Additional Documents

Type
Document
Review Date

Committee Recommendations

Date
Committee Name
Narrative
01 September 2021
Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care System Area Prescribing Committee (APC)

The Surrey Heartlands integrated care system Area Prescribing Committee (APC) agreed the use of naltrexone and acamprosate for reducing alcohol consumption in people with alcohol dependence.

Naltrexone and acamprosate will be given a RED traffic light status, for prescribing by Drug and Alcohol teams only.

Any prescribing established in primary care prior to this decision may continue.

Associated BNF Codes

04. Central Nervous System
04.10.01. Alcohol dependence
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