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APC 003 Insulin Degludec (Tresiba)
APC 004 Octasa MR for inflammatory bowel disease
APC 014 Glycopyronium for the treatment of hyperhidrosis
APC 015 Dymista Nasal Spray for allergic rhinitis
APC 016 Leuprorelin acetate (Prostap) for prostate cancer
APC 028 Dapoxetine for managing premature ejaculation
APC 030 Lubiprostone for chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC)
APC 031 Melatonin for paediatric sleep disorders
APC 032 Ocriplasmin (Jetrea) for the treatment of vitreomacular traction
APC 034 Fluocinolone acetonide intravitreal implant for treating chronic diabetic macular oedema
APC 041 Rivaroxaban- use when there is no access to scans or tests within 24 hours
APC 044 Vesomni - For the treatment of OAB
APC 045 Apo-go® for Parkinson's Disease
APC 046 Transdermal oxybutynin (Kentera®) for urge incontinence and/or increased urinary frequency
APC 048 Silk garments for the treatment of dermatological conditions
APC 049 Aliskiren (Rasilez®) for essential hypertension
APC 050 Ginkgo Biloba for the treatment of dementia, intermittent claudication and other conditions
APC 051 Lycopene Ateronon - lipid modification
APC 054 Naltrexone for multiple sclerosis
APC 061 Silicone Plasters - scar reduction
APC 062 Capsaisin Patch Qutenza
APC 063 Quetiapine XL for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder
APC 064 Purepotions Skin Salvation cream for eczema, psoriasis and sore skin conditions
APC 065 Vimovo® (naproxen with eomeprazole) for rheumatoid arthritis, AS and OA
APC 066 Lodotra® (modified release prednisone) for rheumatoid arthritis
APC 069 Pelvic toner device for incontinence
APC 070 Heel balms containing urea
APC 072 Ketoprofen with omeprazole (Axorid®) for rheumatoid arthritis, AS and OA
APC 074 Dutasteride plus Tamsulosin for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
APC 076 Menthol and aqueous cream
APC 077 Eosin for wound healing
APC 081 Once Daily Tadalafil (Cialis®)
APC 083 Aripiprazole (Abilify Maintena®) long acting injection for schizophrenia
APC 084 generic sildenafil conversions in ED
APC 085 New Drugs - Policy for managing the entry of new drugs in primary care
APC 087 Eslicarbazepine (Zebinix®) for epilepsy
APC 088 Ticagrelor or Prasugrel in combination with low dose aspirin for treating ACS
APC 089 Nalmefene for the reduction of alcohol consumption
APC 091 Gluten Free products for gluten enteropathy
APC 092 Lomitapide for homozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia
APC 096 Elastolabo for perineal massage
APC 097 NuvaRing for contraception
APC 101 Eflornithine cream (Vaniqa) for facial hirsutism
APC 102 Managing the boundaries of NHS and privately-funded healthcare
APC 105 Hydrocortisone 2.5 for treating skin conditions
APC 106 Perampanel for epilepsy
APC 107 modified release doxycycline for facial acne rosacea
APC 109 Antifungal treatments for fungal nail infections
APC 110 Immediate release fentanyl products
APC 111 Apremilast for PsA and psoriasis
APC 112 Pentosan for interstitial cystitis
APC 113 Omega 3 fatty acids for various indications
APC 114 Molludab for molluscum contagiosum (MC)
APC 117 Armour Thyroid and thyroid extract products for hypothyroidism
APC 119 Spatone for iron deficiency
APC 122 VSL for GI symptoms including pouchitis
APC 128 Insulin glargine (Toujeo)
APC 130 Levosert for contraception
APC 131 Ferracru for iron deficiency in IBD
APC 132 Guanfacine (Intuniv) for ADHD
APC 133 Secukinumab for the treatment of AS
APC 134 idarucizumab (Praxbind) for reversing dabigatran
APC 135 Aflibercept (Eylea) for myopic CNV
APC 136 prescribing quantity guidance for adrenaline autoinjectors
APC 139 Paliperidone 3 monthly injection
APC 142 Lacosamide for epilepsy
APC 145 Rubefacients for soft tissue disorders and topical pain relief
APC 149 Opicapone for the treatment of adults with Parkinson Disease
APC 150 Dosulepin for treating depression anxiety insomnia and neuropathic pain
APC 151 sucroferric oxyhydroxide
APC 152 Preparations for managing Blepharitis
APC 153 Treatment of fatigue in Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
APC 164 Naltrexone and bupropion (Mysimba) for the management of obesity
APC 165 Liraglutide (Saxenda) for the management of obesity
APC 166 Desmopressin for nocturia
APC 168 Lutein and vitamins for AMD
APC 170 Camouflage cosmetics Prescribing Policy
APC 171 Prescribing of Medicines that are available over the counter (OTC)
APC 175 Prolonged release doxazosin
APC 178 Paracetamol and tramadol combination products
APC 183 Fluticasone furoate_umeclidinium_vilanterol (Trelegy® Ellipta)
APC 184 Co-enzyme Q10 - Treatment of mitochondrial disorders
APC 186 Pitolisant for narcolepsy
APC 187 Perna for joint and muscle pain
APC 188 - Electromagnetic pulse therapy patched (ActiPatch)