Cannulation

Topical anaesthetics for venepuncture
Tetracaine
Ametop 4% gel
Lidocaine + Prilocaine
Emla 5% cream

Prescribing Notes:

  • Tetracaine 4% gel should be avoided in skin biopsies of suspected mastocytoses.

History Notes

27/05/2026

Regional formulary chapter launched.

Topical anaesthetics for venepuncture
Tetracaine
Ametop 4% gel
Lidocaine + Prilocaine
Emla 5% cream

Prescribing Notes:

  • Tetracaine 4% gel should be avoided in skin biopsies of suspected mastocytoses.

History Notes

27/05/2026

Regional formulary chapter launched.