North East and North Cumbria
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1 Gastro-intestinal system
01-03-05 Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs)

Lansoprazole
Formulary

  • 15mg and 30mg capsules

  • Orodispersible tablets should only be used in patients who cannot swallow capsules or tablets and for NG/PEG/PEJ use. Omeprazole capsules are currently cheaper than lansoprazole capsules in primary care.

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Omeprazole
Formulary
  •  10mg, 20mg & 40m capsules
  •  Dispersible tablets (Losec® MUPS) should only be used in patients who cannot swallow capsules or tablets and where lansoprazole orodispersible tablets are unsuitable.
  • 10mg in 5ml oral suspension can be obtained for use in very small children and where a suspension has to be given down a very fine NG tube (below French Size 8) . Green plus Green plus
  • For acute Gastrointestinal bleeding see local guidelines

 

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Esomeprazole
Formulary

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Omeprazole IV
Formulary
  • 40mg IV Infusion
  • 40mg Injection (powder for reconstitution)

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Pantoprazole IV
Formulary

  • 40 mg injection

  • Switich to lansoprazole or omeprazole when an oral preparation is needed

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