Alprostadil and Prostin VR for infusion are used for the maintenance of patency of the ductus arteriosus until corrective or palliative surgery can be performed in infants who have congenital defects, they are not for erectile dysfunction (ED). Please exercise caution when selecting drug formulation for prescribing for ED.
Alprostadil cream (Viatros) for ED is only to be prescribed after trialling 8 doses of at least 2 oral PDE-5 inhibitors.
All prescriptions for alprostadil for ED must meet SLS criteria and prescription be endorsed SLS by the prescriber.
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4 applicator |
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4 applicator |
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1 vial |
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1 vial |
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1 vial |
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6 applicator |
1 applicator |
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6 applicator |
1 applicator |
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5 ampoule |
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5 ampoule |
Generic sildenafil is no longer listed on the SLS restrictions list and can now be prescribed to all men with erectile dysfunction. Viagra® brand remains on the SLS restrictions list.
Green - Erectile dysfunction.
Red - Pulmonary arterial hypertension.
Purple - Raynauld's - off label use.
Sildenafil for pulmonary arterial hypertension is commissioned by NHS England.
Oral suspension reserved for paediatric use and those with swallowing difficulties or specific clinical need.
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8 tablet |
4 tablet |
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4 tablet |
8 tablet |
2 tablet |
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8 tablet |
4 tablet |
12 tablet |
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90 tablet |
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112 ml |
122 ml |
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1 vial |
GREEN: SLS. Not recommended for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
RED: Tadalafil for pulmonary arterial hypertension is commissioned by NHS England.
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4 tablet |
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4 tablet |
8 tablet |
56 tablet |
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56 tablet (4 x 14 tablets) |
Vacuum pumps listed in the Drug Tariff are approved after specialist recommendation and initial training.
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1 device |
SLS
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4 tablet |
8 tablet |
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4 tablet |
8 tablet |
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4 tablet |
8 tablet |
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4 tablet |