Sucralfate (suspension and tablets)
Indication
Bile acid gastritis
Amber level 0
Brand:
Nice TA:
Commissioning responsibility:
CCG
PbR excluded:
No
BNF chapter:
Gastro-intestinal system
Background
LSCMMG members agreed an Amber 0 RAG rating for sucralfate suspension and tablets, with the following conditions:
- Specialist initiation only, by GI consultants or GI surgeons
- Recommended for bile acid gastritis
- Use for general chronic gastritis should only be as a result of endoscopic findings, following an appropriate trial of PPI or H2 antagonist
- Not recommended for the treatment of GORD
- Course length should be stipulated prior to primary care taking over prescribing responsibility
Recommendation
LSCMMG Recommendation:
Amber level 0
Reason for decision:
Suitable for GP prescribing following recommendation/initiation by specialist
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