Formulary

10.1.2 Corticosteroids

First Line
Second Line
Specialist
Hospital Only

10.1.2.1 Systemic corticosteroids

Systemic corticosteroids see 6.3 Corticosteroids.

10.1.2.2. Local corticosteroid injections

Drugs used not listed here:

Depo-Medrone

(Methylprednisolone acetate)

  • Suspension for injection vials 40mg/1ml (£3.44 = 1ml vial)
Depo-Medrone with Lidocaine

(Methylprednisolone acetate with lidocaine hydrochloride)

  • Suspension for injection vials 40mg with lidocaine 10mg /1ml (£3.94 = 1ml vial)
Triamcinolone acetonide
  • Intra-articular / Intradermal suspension for injection vials 50mg/5ml (£3.63 = 5ml vial)
  • Intra-articular / Intramuscular suspension for injection vials 40mg/1ml (£1.49 = 1ml vial)