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Sumatriptan - Cluster headaches

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Status 1

Green
Formulations :
  • Injection
  • Nasal spray
Formulary Status :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Associated Icons :
BNF SPC
Restrictions / Comments :

Documentation

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PAD Profile

ChemicalSubstance :
Sumatriptan
Indication :
Cluster headaches
Group Name :
Keywords :
Brand Names Include :
Imigran subject, imigran
Important Information :
Prescribe generically.
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Other Indications

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Other Drugs

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Committee Recommendations (2)

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

NOTE - the branded product, Imigran, was considered BLACK at the PCN in May 2017.
02 Mar 16 - Surrey & North West Sussex Area Prescribing Committee (formerly Prescribing Clinical Network)
For the acute treatment of cluster headaches offer generic subcutaneous injections or nasal sprays