Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Area Prescribing Committee

Ref: APC Bulletin 233
Bulletin Date: 01/09/18
Review Date: October 2021


Growth Hormone Devices in Children (Somatropin) – Bulletin 233 (Updated Nov 18)

Formulary Status - RED

Hospital Only
To be prescribed by a specialist and supplied from secondary care ONLY throughout treatment.

APC Recommendations:

To support the East of England Prescribing Advisory Committee policy statement and recommendations (updated September 2018) – see attachment
Locally modified proformas are available for use on Blueteq.

 Somatropin for treatment of Growth Failure in Children – Initiation of therapy form

 Somatropin for treatment of Growth Failure in Children Continuation of therapy form

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