Lancashire and South Cumbria
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10 Musculoskeletal and joint diseases
10-01-04 Gout and cytotoxic-induced hyperuricaemia

Colchicine
Formulary

Tablets 500 micrograms

Amber 0  Pericarditis pain (unlicensed indication)
GP will only be asked to prescribe when the patient has received a diagnosis of pericarditis made by a consultant cardiologist. The initial supply will be made by the initiating consultant. The consultant will also communicate the duration of therapy to the GP.
Link  MHRA: Colchicine: extremely toxic in overdose

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