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
7.1. Drugs used in obstetrics

7.1.1. Prostaglandins and oxytocics

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Specialist and GP
CARBOPROST

Restrictions:

Restricted to specialist initiation.

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Specialist and GP
DINOPROSTONE

Restrictions:

Restricted to specialist initiation.

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ERGOMETRINE

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Specialist and GP
GEMEPROST

Restrictions:

Restricted to specialist intiation.

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Specialist Only
MISOPROSTOL

Restrictions:

Restricted to specialist use in accordance with local protocol.

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Specialist and GP
OXYTOCIN

Restrictions:

Restricted to specialist initiation.

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ERGOMETRINE, OXYTOCIN (SYNTOMETRINE) (SYNTOMETRINE)

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7.1.1.1. Drugs affecting the ductus arteriosus

Total Formulary
Specialist and GP
ALPROSTADIL

Restrictions:

Restricted to specialist initiation.

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Specialist Only
IBUPROFEN (INJECTION)

Restrictions:

Restricted to specialist use only.

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Specialist Only
INDOMETACIN

Restrictions:

Restricted to specialist use only.

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