Forceval ®
Indication
Following an adjustable gastric band or sleeve gastrectomy
Black
Brand:
Nice TA:
Commissioning responsibility:
CCG
PbR excluded:
No
BNF chapter:
Blood and Nutrition
Background
NHS patients should be directed to purchase nutritional supplements over the counter (OTC) postbariatric surgery if they have had an adjustable gastric band fitted or sleeve gastrectomy (postoperative risk of impaired absorption is low)
Recommendation
LSCMMG Recommendation:
Black
Reason for decision:
Not recommended for prescribing on the NHS in Lancashire & South Cumbria
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