Achieving value and sustainability in prescribing medication: consultation

Closes 8 Sep 2024

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Immediate release Fentanyl

Recommendations

  • 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:

  • Individuals undergoing palliative care, where the recommendation to use immediate-release fentanyl in line with the Scottish Palliative Care guideline has been made by a multidisciplinary team and/or other palliative care specialist.
25a. Do you agree or disagree with the recommendation that immediate release fentanyl should only be prescribed for an exception or indication named in this guidance?
25b. Do you agree or disagree with the recommendation to deprescribe immediate release fentanyl in individuals where appropriate?
25c. Do you agree or disagree with the recommendation to only prescribe immediate release fentanyl if no other item or intervention is clinically appropriate or available?
25d. Please provide any further comments on the recommendations for immediate release fentanyl.