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The medicine should be initiated by, or on the advice of a specialist, but is suitable for continuation by a GP
The medicine should only be used and prescribed by a specialist
Indicates the preferred choice within a class or group of medicines
15. Anaesthesia
15.2. Local anaesthesia
Total Formulary
BUPIVICAINE AND FENTANYL (BUFYL) (epidural)
Restrictions:
Restricted to specialist use for epidural analgesia to relieve pain during labour and to control post operative pain.
CHLOROPROCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE (injection)
Restrictions:
Restricted to specialist use for spinal anaesthesia in day-case anaesthetic pathways.
COCAINE
Restrictions:
Restricted to specialist initiation.
Prescribing Notes:
Exludes spray formulations.
PRILOCAINE (PRILOTEKAL) (SOLUTION)
Restrictions:
Restricted to use in spinal anaesthesia in ambulatory surgery settings such as day surgery units.