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Changes

Version 1.4, revision planned in 2011.

Last revised in April 2007

December 2009 — minor update. Xerotin®, an artificial saliva spray, is now listed in the Appliances section of the Drug Tariff, so can be prescribed on from FP10. Prescription added. Issued in December 2009.

August 2009 — minor update. Triamcinolone in an adhesive paste (Adcortyl in Orabase®) is no longer available in either the 5 gram or the 10 gram pack size. Prescription removed. Issued in August 2009.

April 2009 — minor update. Triamcinolone in an adhesive paste (Adcortyl in Orabase®) is no longer available in the 10 gram pack size. The 5 gram over-the-counter pack size is still available. Issued in May 2009.

October 2008 — minor update. Quench Pharma Ltd. are now distributing BioXtra® gel. Text and prescriptions reinstated. Issued in October 2008.

January to April 2007 — converted from PRODIGY guidance to CKS topic structure. The evidence-base has been reviewed in detail, and recommendations are more clearly justified and transparently linked to the supporting evidence.

There have been no major changes to the recommendations. The primary care management of oral problems has been described in detail.

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