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<p>Clinicians can prescribe any product on the National Health Service they consider
necessary for the treatment of their patient unless it is listed in Schedules 1 or
2 to the NHS (General Medical Services Contracts) (Prescription of Drugs etc.) Regulations
2004. Ferric Maltol is not listed in Schedules 1 or 2; however, NHS guidance is that
vitamins and minerals should not be routinely prescribed except for when a patient
has a medically diagnosed deficiency. This includes those patients who may have a
lifelong or chronic condition or have undergone surgery that results in malabsorption.
Ferric Maltol, which may be used to treat iron deficiency, may therefore be prescribed
to patients, including those in Chipping Barnet constituency, on that basis.</p><p>It
is for the general practitioner or other responsible clinician to work with their
patient and decide on the course of treatment, with the provision of the most clinically
appropriate care for the individual always being the primary consideration. Clinicians
are responsible for making prescribing decisions for their patients, considering best
prescribing practice and the local commissioning decisions of their respective integrated
care board.</p>
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