Greater Glasgow and Clyde Medicines
Key to symbols 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
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
11.4. Corticosteroids and other anti-inflammatory preparations

11.4.2. Other anti-inflammatory preparations

Preferred List
Preferred List First Line
SODIUM CROMOGLICATE (2%) (EYE DROPS)

Prescribing Notes:

The 2% eye drops are the first-line anti-inflammatory preparation.

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OLOPATADINE (EYE DROPS)
Total Formulary
EMEDASTINE
LEVOFLOXACIN, DEXAMETHASONE eye (eye drops)

Prescribing Notes:

Prevention and treatment of inflammation, and prevention of infection associated with cataract surgery in adults.
Consideration should be given to official guidance on the appropriate use of antibacterial agents.

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