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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
7.4. Drugs for genito-urinary disorders
7.4.3. Drugs used in urological pain
Total Formulary
PENTOSAN POLYSULFATE SODIUM (ELMIRON) (capsules)
Restrictions:
Restricted to specialist initiation for the treatment of bladder pain syndrome characterised by either glomerulations or Hunner's lesions in adults with moderate to severe pain, urgency and frequency of micturition where other treatment options have failed, are not tolerated or are not appropriate.