Network Chemotherapy Prescription Proformas/Protocols (NHS Staff use)

All patients should be tested for DPD deficiency before starting 5-fluorouracil (intravenous), capecitabine and tegafur. All relevant protocols will be updated with this requirement at their next review.

Full guidance below:

https://www.gov.uk/drug-safety-update/5-fluorouracil-intravenous-capecitabine-tegafur-dpd-testing-recommended-before-initiation-to-identify-patients-at-increased-risk-of-severe-and-fatal-toxicity

KMCC chemotherapy virology screening