Hay Fever Formulary 2023

Hay Fever Formulary 2023

Whilst patients are encouraged to self-medicate, many dispensing patients do not have easy access to over-the-counter medications and thus rely on prescriptions from their doctors. In addition, some of the patients who have self-medicated may be looking for more effective medication, which is often only available as a POM (Prescription Only Medication).

Ocular Anti-histamines

There are a number of ocular preparations available, but you may notice that the price of generic Sodium Cromoglycate is now very low. The generic can only be prescribed in a pack size of 13.5ml. All Sodium Cromoglycate 10ml pack size prescriptions MUST be prescribed by brand, or the script will be returned.

The Brand Comparisons on the Dispex website show the difference in profitability for all the above products.

Nasal Steroids

For some products it is best to prescribe generically and for others it may be best to look for Parallel Imports to offset any losses. Note that if Fluticasone is prescribed in a pack size of 120 doses, then you MUST dispense Avamys.

The list below gives an overview of prices. Members can check the impact of the discounts on the Brand Comparisons page on the Dispex website.

Systemic Antihistamines

Most prescriptions for non-sedating antihistamines will be for generic cetirizine, loratadine or fexofenadine. Some generic antihistamines will make a loss after clawback. Second or third line use of Ilaxten from A.Menarini may be a good option when other products do not work.

The list below gives an overview of prices. Check you generic prices as profit can still be made.

Information supplied by Hexagon6 Ltd