3.3.1 Cromoglicate and related therapy

General guidance
 

• A recent meta-analysis has shown that cromoglycates are not useful in the control of chronic asthma in children.
• Cromoglicate may be useful in some teenagers with exercise induced asthma.

Recommended drugs

Sodium Cromoglicate

Drug Traffic Light Key:

Green – On Formulary

Amber – Restricted use, see local guidelines      

Purple – Specialist use/initiation

Red – Non Formulary

Relative Costs Key (where indicated):

£££££ - high

£££ - moderate

£ - low