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Apomorphine subcutaneous infusion treatment in patients admitted to hospital (Monograph for maintaining pre-existing) (035)

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Monograph for maintaining pre-existing apomorphine subcutaneous infusion treatment in
patients admitted to hospital

This monograph describes how to continue pre-existing apomorphine treatment during
hospital admission. It does not discuss initiation of apomorphine in new patients. Initiation of
apomorphine should only be done under the guidance of a movement disorder specialist.

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Editorial Information

Last reviewed: 10/10/2025

Next review date: 31/03/2028

Author(s): Romana Bissland, Kate Morgan.

Version: 7

Author email(s): romana.bissland@nhs.net, Kate.Morgan@nhs.scot.

Approved By: Medicines Utilisation Subcommittee of ADTC

Document Id: 035