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This section contains a list of the policy recommendations of the Pan Mersey Area Prescribing Committee.

Reviews of the new medicines have been conducted by our pharmacists using a number of resources including National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) which is a Special health Authority (SHA) set up in 1999. It is used to give advice to the NHS on best clinical practice including the clinical and cost effectiveness of drugs and other treatments.

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DAPAGLIFLOZIN tablets (Forxiga®) WITH INSULIN for the treatment of type 1 diabetes

Date Posted: 24 - Oct - 2019

Body System: Endocrine System

The Pan Mersey Area Prescribing Committee recommends the prescribing of DAPAGLIFLOZIN tablets (Forxiga®) WITH INSULIN, for the treatment of type 1 diabetes mellitus in accordance with NICE TA597.

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DAPOXETINE tablets (Priligy®)

Date Posted: 24 - Apr - 2019

Body System: Genito-urinary system

The Pan Mersey Area Prescribing Committee recommends the prescribing of DAPOXETINE tablets (Priligy®) for the treatment of premature ejaculation when recommended by a psychosexual service or a specialist clinician with experience of treating psychosexual disorders. Treatment is restricted to three doses per month.

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DEGARELIX subcutaneous (SC) injection (Firmagon®)

Date Posted: 02 - Oct - 2018

Body System: Malignant disease

The Pan Mersey Area Prescribing Committee recommends the prescribing of DEGARELIX SC injection (Firmagon®) following specialist initiation for treating advanced hormone-dependent prostate cancer in people with spinal metastases in accordance with NICE TA404.

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DENOSUMAB solution for injection (Prolia®) for bone loss associated with long-term systemic glucocorticoid therapy

Date Posted: 02 - Oct - 2018

Body System: Endocrine System

The Pan Mersey Area Prescribing Committee does not currently recommend the prescribing of DENOSUMAB solution for injection (Prolia®) for the treatment of bone loss associated with long-term systemic glucocorticoid therapy.

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Deoxycholic acid injection (Belkyra®▼) for submental fat

Date Posted: 08 - Feb - 2019

Body System: Skin

The Pan Mersey Area Prescribing Committee does not currently recommend the prescribing of DEOXYCHOLIC ACID injection (Belkyra®▼) for submental (under chin) fat.

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Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) (previously known as NOACs) for the treatment and prevention of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and/or Pulmonary Embolism (PE)

Date Posted: 24 - Oct - 2019

Body System: Cardiovascular system

DOACs are recommended as an option for treating and/or preventing recurrent DVT and/or PE where an oral anticoagulant is indicated following specialist initiation.

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Direct Oral Anticoagulants (DOACs) (previously known as NOACs) in Non Valvular Atrial Fibrillation: a multiple prescribing statement for Apixaban, Dabigatran, Edoxaban and Rivaroxaban

Date Posted: 24 - Oct - 2019

Body System: Cardiovascular system

DOACs are recommended as treatment options for the prevention of stroke and systemic emboli in non-valvular atrial fibrillation where an oral anticoagulant is indicated.

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DOSULEPIN capsules and tablets

Date Posted: 24 - Apr - 2019

Body System: Nervous system

The Pan Mersey Area Prescribing Committee does not recommend the prescribing of DOSULEPIN capsules and tablets.

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DOXAZOSIN modified release (M/R) tablets (All Brands)

Date Posted: 31 - Jan - 2018

Body System: Cardiovascular system

The Pan Mersey Area Prescribing Committee does not recommend the prescribing of DOXAZOSIN modified release (M/R) tablets (All Brands).

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DOXYLAMINE/PYRIDOXINE tablets (Xonvea®▼) for Nausea and Vomiting in Pregnancy

Date Posted: 28 - Nov - 2019

Body System: Nervous system

The Pan Mersey Area Prescribing Committee recommends the prescribing of DOXYLAMINE/PYRIDOXINE gastro-resistant tablets (Xonvea®), as an option for the treatment of nausea and vomiting of pregnancy

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DUPILUMAB solution for injection (Dupixent®▼) for atopic dermatitis

Date Posted: 09 - Nov - 2018

Body System: Skin

The Pan Mersey Area Prescribing Committee recommends the prescribing of Dupilumab solution for injection (Dupixent®▼), by specialists only, for the treatment of moderate to severe atopic dermatitis in adults in accordance with NICE TA534.

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DUPILUMAB solution for injection (Dupixient®▼) for chronic rhinosinusitis

Date Posted: 28 - Nov - 2019

Body System: Oropharynx

The Pan Mersey Area Prescribing Committee does not currently recommend the prescribing of DUPILUMAB solution for injection (Dupixient®▼) for the treatment of chronic rhinosinusitis.

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