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Bisoprolol fumarate - 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 :
Important
Preferred
Step 4 of the hypertension pathway. Bisoprolol / atenolol are the preferred, cardio-selective beta blockers for hypertension.

Documentation

Webpage
NICE NG136 - Hypertension in adults: diagnosis and management

PAD Profile

ChemicalSubstance :
Bisoprolol fumarate
Indication :
Hypertension
Group Name :
Keywords :
Brand Names Include :
Cardicor, Emcor
Important Information :
Latest Additions Date From :
Latest Additions Date To :
Guidelines :
Hypertension
Supporting Documents :
1

Committee Recommendations (1)

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

NOTE - the branded product, Cardicor / Congescor, was considered BLACK at the PCN in May 2017.

Other Indications

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Other Drugs

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