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Systemic absorption may occur from any nasal steroid particularly if the doses are high and prolonged.
The CSM recommends that on the rare occasion that children are receiving prolonged treatment with nasal corticosteroids the height of the child should be monitored. If growth is slowed, then paediatric referral should be considered.
NHS England (NHSE) has published new prescribing guidance for various common conditions for which over the counter (OTC) items should not be routinely prescribed in primary care (quick reference guide). These conditions include mild to moderate hay fever/seasonal allergic rhinitis.
Many of these products are cheap to buy and are readily available OTC along with advice from pharmacies. Some self-care medicines are available from shops and supermarkets. Please click here for further information, exceptions, and a patient leaflet.
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The routine commissioning of Azelastine hydrochloride and fluticasone propionate (Dymista) is not accepted in Devon for allergic rhinitis (see Commissioning Policy for more details). The policy indicates that in exceptional circumstances the Trust-Managed Individual Patient Treatments process can be used for this indication.