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
1.6. Laxatives

1.6.2. Stimulant laxatives

Preferred List
CO-DANTHRAMER

Restrictions:

Restricted to use in palliative care patients only

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DOCUSATE SODIUM
SENNA
Total Formulary
BISACODYL
CO-DANTHRUSATE

Restrictions:

Restricted to constipation in palliative care patients only

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GLYCEROL (SUPPOSITORIES)