Joint Formulary & PAD

Gliclazide - Diabetes Mellitus

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Status 1

Green
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Associated Icons :
Restrictions / Comments :
Preferred
 

Status 2

Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
  • Modified release
Associated Icons :
Restrictions / Comments :
Important
Immediate release tablets are preferred

PAD Profile

ChemicalSubstance :
Gliclazide
Indication :
Diabetes Mellitus
Group Name :
Keywords :
sulphonylureas, Blood Glucose Lowering drug, Type II
Brand Names Include :
Diamicron, Zicron, Glydex, Edicil, Lamzarin, Exywin, Ziclaseg
Important Information :
Latest Additions Date From :
Latest Additions Date To :
Guidelines :
Supporting Documents :
4
Traffic Light Entries :
2

Other Indications

Below are listed other indications that Gliclazide is used to treat.

  • No records returned.

Other Drugs

Below are listed other drugs that are used to treat Diabetes Mellitus.

Committee Recommendations (1)

THE PREFERRED SULFONYLUREA:
Appropriate for initiation in primary care and/or continued in primary care following a recommendation from specialists in other health care sectors.

PRESCRIBE GENERICALLY - NOTE - the branded product, Diamicron, was considered BLACK at the PCN in May 2017.