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11.4 Corticosteroid and other anti-inflammatory preparations

Last edited: 20-02-2024

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  • 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

11.4.1 Corticosteroids

Prednisolone 1% eye drops (brands include Pred Forte®) (TLS Amber)

Alternatives:

Fluorometholone 0.1% eye drops (TLS Amber)

Loteprednol 0.5% eye drops (TLS Amber 1 month) (SCP click here)

Specific indication:

Betamethasone 0.1% eye drops (TLS Amber Specialist Recommended)

Dexamethasone 0.1% eye drops (brands include Maxidex®) (TLS Amber Specialist Recommended)

Prednisolone 0.5% eye drops (brands include Predsol®) (TLS Amber Specialist Recommended)

Hydrocortisone sodium phosphate 3.35mg/mL eye drops (Softacort®) (TLS Red)

  • For short-term treatment of mild non-infectious allergic or inflammatory conjunctival diseases for patients who are at increased risk of raised intraocular pressure and who require a preservative-free option.

 

11.4.2 Other anti-inflammatory preparations

Olopatadine 1mg/mL eye drops (TLS Green)

Sodium cromoglicate 2% eye drops (TLS Green)