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Indication
Hyperphosphatemia in adult patients with chronic kidney disease
RAG rating
Amber initiation
Document type
Decision document
Place
Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB
Output type
Pharmacy / Prescribing

Calcium acetate

Phosex® and Osvaren® have been discontinued.

Calcium acetate is available as Renacet® 475mg and 950mg SPC link

Please contact Renal Team for advice on switching treatment from Phosex or Osvaren to Renacet.

[SPC Phosex link, SPC Osvaren Dm+d]

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