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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
7.5. Drugs used in Chronic Kidney Disease
7.5.4. Selective kappa opioid receptor agonist
Total Formulary
DIFELIKEFALIN (KAPRUVIA) (Injection)
Restrictions:
Treatment of moderate-to-severe pruritus associated with chronic kidney disease in adult patients on haemodialysis. Restricted to in-centre haemodialysis use only, in patients with an inadequate response to best supportive care for reducing itch.