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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
11.3. Anti-infective eye preparations
11.3.1. Antibacterials
Preferred List
CHLORAMPHENICOL
Prescribing Notes:
Available as 0.5% drops (which must be stored in a fridge), and 1% eye ointment.
Total Formulary
OFLOXACIN
Restrictions:
Restricted to specialist initiation.
Prescribing Notes:
Due to the risk of severe, disabling and potentially permanent adverse events, new restrictions apply to the prescribing of fluoroquinolones. Please see the MHRA advice (November 2018) and additional MHRA advice (March 2019) for more details.
PROPAMADINE ISETIONATE (BROLENE)
Restrictions:
Restricted to specialist initiation for use only in the treatment of acanthanamoeba keratitis.