North East and North Cumbria
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9 Nutrition and blood
09-01-02 Drugs used in megaloblastic anaemias

Folic Acid
Formulary
  • 400 microgram and 5mg tablets
  • 2.5mg in 5ml sugar-free syrup
  • 15mg in 1ml injection unlicensedunlicensed
  • 30mg in 2ml injection

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Hydroxocobalamin 1mg in 1ml injection
Formulary
Link  MHRA Drug Safety Update (December 2023): Vitamin B12 (hydroxocobalamin, cyanocobalamin): advise patients with known cobalt allergy to be vigilant for sensitivity reactions
Link  NICE NG239: Vitamin B12 deficiency in over 16s: diagnosis and management

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