North East and North Cumbria
ICS Formulary
ICS Formulary
10 Musculoskeletal and joint diseases
10-01-04 Long-term control of gout
| Allopurinol |
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First Choice
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unlicensed) is also approved for use. 
| Febuxostat Adenuric® |
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Formulary
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 MHRA: Febuxostat: updated advice for the treatment of patients with a history of major cardiovascular disease (May 2023) NICE NG219: Gout: diagnosis and management |
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Links
Guidelines for the Management of Adults with Asymptomatic Liver Blood Test Abnormalities- MHRA: Febuxostat: updated advice for the treatment of patients with a history of major cardiovascular disease (May 2023)
- NICE NG100: Rheumatoid arthritis in adults: management
- NICE NG219: Gout: diagnosis and management
- NICE NG226: Osteoarthritis in over 16s: diagnosis and management
- NICE TA397: Belimumab for treating active autoantibody-positive systemic lupus erythematosus
- NTAG: Transanal irrigation (TAI) systems (Peristeen Plus®, Aquaflush®, and QuFora®) for neurogenic bowel dysfunction, chronic constipation and chronic faecal incontinence