Parenteral preparations for intravenous fluids

Drug Safety Update

May 2023: Glucose solutions: recommendations to minimise the risks associated with the accidental use of glucose solutions instead of saline solutions in arterial lines

NICE Guidance

 CG174: Intravenous fluid therapy in adults in hospital, May 2017

Each Trust will stock a selection of intravenous solutions of varying strengths and sizes. Please contact your Trust pharmacy department for further information.

Potassium containing fluids stocked in the Trust

Potassium containing fluids stocked in the Trust

  • On Formulary Preferred
  • On Formulary Second Line
  • On Formulary Third Line
  • Specialist Initiation
  • Secondary Care Only
  • Not Approved for Formulary