Joint Formulary & PAD

Naltrexone - Opioid dependence

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Status 1

Red
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Associated Icons :
R
SPC
Restrictions / Comments :
Important

To prevent relapse in former opioid-dependant patients.

Restricted to Drugs & Alcohol Service only.

Documentation

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PAD Profile

ChemicalSubstance :
Naltrexone
Indication :
Opioid dependence
Group Name :
Keywords :
substance misuse
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Committee Recommendations (1)

The group agreed that, despite being licensed for this indication, the prescribing of naltrexone for opioid dependence should remain with the specialist and that shared care was not appropriate.
This discussion follows a number of requests received by GPs to prescribe

Other Indications

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Other Drugs

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