Fluoride toothpaste – head and neck cancer patients
Indication
Treatment of head and neck cancer patients who have had surgery, radiotherapy and/or chemotherapy
Green (Restricted)
Brand:
Duraphat
Nice TA:
Commissioning responsibility:
CCG (HRG included)
PbR excluded:
No
BNF chapter:
Blood and Nutrition
Background
Restriction: to be prescribed on advice from a secondary care specialist, who have had surgery, radiotherapy and/or chemotherapy, who are unable to access a primary care dentist.
For general prophylaxis of dental caries, please see https://www.lancsmmg.nhs.uk/medicines-library/fluorides/
Recommendation
LSCMMG Recommendation:
Green (Restricted)
Reason for decision:
Suitable for initiation in primary care in line with restrictions
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