Achieving value and sustainability in prescribing medication: consultation
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.