PLASMA-LYTE 148 & 5% GLUCOSE solution for infusion

Clinical Indication

Source of water, electrolyte and calories or as a alkalinising agent

Date of classification

May 2018

Red

Medicines which should be prescribed only in a specialist setting usually within a secondary or tertiary care service. NB: Some highly specialised RED medicines e.g. injectable treatments for cancer are not included on the LLR APC website list.