MCA stability tool

Check whether tablets and capsules are suitable for a multi-compartment compliance aid (MCA), and build a list to print.

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Medicines beginning with B

Busulfan

Busulfan 2mg tablets

Incompatible

Stability notes for Busulfan 2mg tablets

Cytotoxic medicine. Not recommended due to handler risk.

Suppliers

Busulfan 2mg tablets (A A H Pharmaceuticals Ltd)
Busulfan 2mg tablets (Alliance Healthcare (Distribution) Ltd)
Busulfan 2mg tablets (Aspen Pharma Trading Ltd)

Busulfan 25mg capsules

Incompatible

Stability notes for Busulfan 25mg capsules

Cytotoxic medicine. Not recommended due to handler risk.

Supplier

Busulfan 25mg capsules (Special Order)

What the ratings mean

Compatible
Suitable for use. Keep in MCA for shortest possible time: no more than 5 weeks for non-airtight; 8 weeks for airtight. Use likely to be off-label.
Use with caution
Suitable with mitigations. Keep in MCA for shortest possible time: no more than 5 weeks for non-airtight; 8 weeks for airtight. Use likely to be off-label and supported by limited data.
Incompatible
Medicines under this category are not suitable for use in MCAs.
No stability information
These medicines have not been reviewed by SPS.