Bariatric surgery: The surgery provider will supply 4 weeks supply of vitamins and minerals post op. Vitamin and mineral supplementation is not offered on the NHS in primary care for bariatric surgery patients. However, B12 injections should be supplied and administered by the GP practice alongside associated blood tests and correction of any deficiencies found subsequently. Please see the following patient information:
Vitamins and minerals for life after bariatric surgery
Bariatric Surgery guidance from the 1st of October 2017
PURPLE for Refeeding Syndrome: Use as per 10-day refeeding protocol (see Refeeding syndrome | Items agreed for prescribing to prevent or manage refeeding syndrome) as per NICE CG32
GREEN for all other indications
Adcal is the preferred option for prescribing
| Pack |
|---|
| 60 tablet |
To be prescribed under Renal recommendation for hyperphosphataemia
Calcichew is the preferred option for prescribing
| Pack |
|---|
| 20 tablet |
| 60 tablet |
| 90 tablet |
| 100 tablet |
| 120 tablet |
for Refeeding Syndrome ONLY: Use as per 10-day refeeding protocol (see Refeeding syndrome | Items agreed for prescribing to prevent or manage refeeding syndrome) as per NICE CG32
Formerly known as Cacit (Calcium carbonate 1.25g effervescent = 500mg Calcium)
| Pack |
|---|
| 60 tablet |
| 76 tablet |
| 80 tablet |
Min-I-jet is a branded option commissioned for prescribing.
| Pack |
|---|
| 1 pre-filled disposable injection |
Effervescent tablets:
For use in children and those with swallowing difficulties or specific clinical need.
Solution for injections:
For Refeeding Syndrome: Use as per 10-day refeeding protocol (see Refeeding syndrome | Items agreed for prescribing to prevent or manage refeeding syndrome) as per NICE CG32
For use in children and those with swallowing difficulties or specific clinical need
| Pack |
|---|
| 28 tablet |
| Pack |
|---|
| 10 ampoule |
| 20 ampoule |
| Pack |
|---|
| 10 vial |
| 1 vial |
| Pack |
|---|
| 1 vial |
| 10 vial |
Calvive (formerly Sandocal) is the preferred option for prescribing
| Pack |
|---|
| 30 tablet |