Joint Formulary & PAD

Apomorphine hydrochloride - Parkinson's disease

I agree that in using this database I understand that this platform only provides guidance on local prescribing policy and that all prescribing decisions are ultimately the responsibility of the clinician.

Status 1

Amber
Formulations :
  • Pre-filled syringe
  • Subcutaneous infusion
  • Subcutaneous injection (sc)
Associated Icons :
Restrictions / Comments :
Important

Principles for shared care found here: https://surrey.res.services/PAD/Profile/NonClinicalProfile/9136

 

Status 2

See narrative
Formulations :
  • Sublingual tablets
Associated Icons :
NFD2
SPC
Restrictions / Comments :
Important

Sublingual apomorphine has not yet been assessed for inclusion on the joint formulary.

 

PAD Profile

ChemicalSubstance :
Apomorphine hydrochloride
Indication :
Parkinson's disease
Group Name :
Keywords :
PD, shared care
Brand Names Include :
Apo-go, Dacepton, Apo-Go POD
Important Information :
Latest Additions Date From :
Latest Additions Date To :
Guidelines :
Supporting Documents :
1
Traffic Light Entries :
2

Committee Recommendations (2)

03 Dec 25 - Not Set

Sublingual apomorphine has not yet been assessed for formulary status and is not currently on the APC work-plan.

This drug has not yet been evaluated by the Surrey Heartlands ICS Area Prescribing Committee (APC).  As such, advice regarding safety, effectiveness (including cost-effectiveness) and its place in therapy is yet to be determined.

Before prescribing, it is recommended that clinicians contact their Medicines Optimisation team to discuss possible alternatives/options.

The APC will consider recommending the prescribing of this treatment upon submission of a formal request with its associated evidence. Clinicians can contact syheartlandsicb.APC@nhs.net  if they wish to make a submission.

The Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care System Area Prescribing Committee (APC) have reviewed and agreed the updated apomorphine AMBER shared care document.