Achieving value and sustainability in prescribing medication: consultation

• prescribe only if for an exception or indication named in this guidance
• consider deprescribing in individuals currently prescribed this item where appropriate
• prescribe only if no other item or intervention is clinically appropriate
• prescribe only if no other item or intervention is available

Exceptions:

• Treatment of scurvy.
• Medically diagnosed deficiency, including for those individuals who may have a lifelong or chronic condition or have undergone surgery that results in malabsorption. Continuing need should however be reviewed on a regular basis.