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Lisinopril - 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 :
 

Status 2

Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
  • Oral solution
Formulary Status :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Associated Icons :
Guidelines
NICE
SPC
Restrictions / Comments :
Important
Liquid is very expensive (>£200 for 150ml - Drug Tariff Sep 2024).

Documentation

Webpage
NICE NG136 - Hypertension in adults: diagnosis and management

PAD Profile

ChemicalSubstance :
Lisinopril
Indication :
Hypertension
Group Name :
Keywords :
ACE inhibitors, high blood pressure, raised blood pressure
Brand Names Include :
Zestril
Important Information :
Use an ARB where possible. If an ACEi is required (patient with heart failure or post MI), ramipril is the preferred option.
Latest Additions Date From :
Latest Additions Date To :
Guidelines :
Hypertension
Supporting Documents :
1
Traffic Light Entries :
2

Committee Recommendations (1)

03 May 17 - Surrey & North West Sussex Area Prescribing Committee (formerly Prescribing Clinical Network)
GENERIC lisinopril has been considered by the PCN and has been assigned a GREEN traffic light status.

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

Other Indications

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Other Drugs

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