Respiratory system
Reduction in low-density lipoprotein cholesterol Dose (mg/day) 5 10 20 40 80 Atorvastatin – 37%1 43%2 49%2 55%2 Fluvastatin – – 21%3 27%3 33%1 Pravastatin – 20%3 24%3 29%3 –…
Musculoskeletal and joint diseases
Injection, ascorbic acid 100 mg/mL. Net price 5-mL amp = £4.39 Available from UCB Pharma 9.6.4 Vitamin D Note The term Vitamin D is used for a range of compounds which possess…
Gastro-intestinal system
Transdermal preparations of fentanyl and buprenorphine are available (section 4.7.2 ); they are not suitable for acute pain or in patients whose analgesic requirements are changing rapidly because the long time…
Endocrine system
Tablets, diloxanide furoate 500 mg, net price 30-tab pack = £93.50. Label: 9 METRONIDAZOLE Indications see under Dose below; anaerobic infections, section 5.1.11 Cautions section 5.1.11 Hepatic impairment section 5.1.11…
Infections
Tablets, f/c, varenicline (as tartrate) 500 micrograms (white), net price 56-tab pack = £54.60; 1 mg (blue) 28-tab pack = £27.30, 56-tab pack = £54.60; starter pack of 11 × 500-microgram tabs…
