Diltiazem hydrochloride - Angina
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Status 1
Green
Formulations :
- Modified release tablets
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Important
Tildiem Retard (TWICE daily) are the lowest cost brand in Primary Care for patients requiring a tablet formulation.
Documentation
PAD Profile
ChemicalSubstance :
Diltiazem hydrochloride
Indication :
Angina
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Keywords :
Branded prescribing, prescribing by brand, branded generics
Brand Names Include :
Adizem SR, Adizem XL, Angitil SR, Angitil XL, Dilcardia SR, Calcicard CR, Dilzem SR, Dilzem XL, Slozem, Tildiem LA, Tildiem retard, Tildiem SR, Viazem XL, Zemtard, Kenzem SR
Important Information :
Prescribe by BRAND
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2
Committee Recommendations (1)
02 Sep 15 -
Surrey Medicines Commissioners Group
It is recommended that slow-release and longer-acting diltiazem products are prescribed by brand.
Following consideration of product price and current prescribing levels, the following were agreed as cost-effective preferred diltiazem brands for primary care:
- Twice daily – Angitil SR capsules (available in all three strengths)
- OR Tildiem Retard for patients preferring a tablet (although not available as 180mg strength)
- Once daily – Zemtard XL
Other Indications
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Other Drugs
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