North East and North Cumbria
ICS Formulary
7 Obstetrics, Gynaecology, and urinary-tract disorders
07-01-01 Prostaglandins and oxytocics
Carboprost 250microgram in 1ml
Formulary
Dinoprostone
Formulary
The following formulations are approved:
0.75mg in 0.75ml injections;
3mg vaginal tablets;
10mg pessaries.
Ergometrine Maleate
Formulary
Injection: 500 micrograms in 1ml
Ergometrine Maleate and Oxytocin
Syntometrine
®
Formulary
Injection: ergometrine maleate 500micrograms and oxytocin 5 units
Gemeprost 1mg pessaries
Formulary
Misoprostol
Formulary
Tablets: 200 micrograms
Oxytocin
Formulary
The following formulations are approved for use:
10 units in 1ml injection
5 units in 50ml syringes
unlicensed.
Links
County Durham and Darlington Adult Bladder and Bowel formulary First Line Prescribing Guide 2023
NICE CG190: Intrapartum care for healthy women and babies
NICE NG118: Renal and ureteric stones: assessment and management
NICE NG123: Urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse in women: management
NICE NG126: Ectopic pregnancy and miscarriage: diagnosis and initial management
NICE NG192: Caesarean birth
NICE NG207: Inducing labour
North of Tyne, Gateshead and North Cumbria Urinary Continence Enablement Products and Devices Formulary Guideline (October 2024)
Tees Urinary Continence Formulary February 2020
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