Amlodipine - Hypertension

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Status 1

Green

Formulations :

Tablets

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Associated Icons :

Guidelines

NICE

SPC

Restrictions / Comments :

Preferred

Status 2

Green (see narrative)

Formulations :

Oral solution
Oro-dispersible tablets

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Associated Icons :

Guidelines

SPC

Restrictions / Comments :

Important

Orodispersible amlodipine tablets are a cost-effective alternative to oral solution / oral suspension.

Reserve for patients who are unable to swallow solid dose forms.

Documentation

Webpage

NICE NG136 - Hypertension in adults: diagnosis and management

PAD Profile

ChemicalSubstance :

Amlodipine

Indication :

Hypertension

Group Name :

Keywords :

Brand Names Include :

Istin

Important Information :

Latest Additions Date From :

Latest Additions Date To :

Guidelines :

Hypertension

Supporting Documents :

Traffic Light Entries :

Committee Recommendations (2)

04 Aug 26 - Surrey & Sussex Area Prescribing Committee (APC)

Orodispersible amlodipine tablets were agreed by the APC as a lower-cost alternative to amlodipine oral solution / suspension.

Orodispersible tablets and oral solution should be reserved for use in patients who cannot swallow a tablet.

03 May 17 - Surrey & North West Sussex Area Prescribing Committee (formerly Prescribing Clinical Network)

GENERIC amlodipine has been considered by the PCN and has been assigned a GREEN traffic light status.

NOTE - the branded product, Istin, was considered BLACK at the PCN in May 2017.

Other Indications

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Other Drugs

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