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11. Eye
| First line drugs | Second line drugs | Specialist drugs | Secondary care drugs |
| Recommended in both primary and secondary care | Alternatives (often in specific conditions) in both primary and secondary care | Where a specialist input is needed (see introduction for definition) | Prescribing principally within secondary care only |
- A preservative free option (or single unit dose drops) may be prescribed if available for all formulary products listed if clinically necessary, as an alternative option
- Please ensure that all prescriptions for eye drops clearly state the number of drops, into which eye(s), and the frequency of administration
Unlicensed Specials
- 5 Fluorouracil eye drops Eye Hospital use only (TLS Red)
- Mitomycin C eye drops Eye Hospital use only (TLS Red)
- 11.1 Administration of drugs to the eye
- 11.2 Control of microbial contamination
- 11.3 Anti–infective eye preparations
- 11.4 Corticosteroids and other anti–inflammatory preparations
- 11.5 Mydriatics and cycloplegics
- 11.6 Treatment of glaucoma
- 11.7 Local anaesthetics
- 11.8 Miscellaneous ophthalmic preparations
- 11.9 Contact lenses