Oxytocin Use in Labour

Please note: The Oxytocin use outlined in this document is standard practice across the UK and this guideline has been approved for use in NHS Lanarkshire by the ADTC.

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Last reviewed: 20/05/2026

Next review date: 20/05/2029

Author(s): NHSL.

Version: 7

Approved By: ADTC; Clinical Effectiveness Maternity Sub Group

Reviewer name(s): C Willocks, J Rooney, G Buchanan.

Document Id: May 2026

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