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Buprenorphine - Opioid dependence

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Status 1

Red
Formulations :
  • Oral lyophilisates
  • Sublingual tablets
Formulary Status :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Associated Icons :
CD
R
SPC
Restrictions / Comments :
Important

Restricted to Drugs & Alcohol Service only

 

Status 2

Red
Formulations :
  • Subcutaneous injection (sc)
Formulary Status :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Associated Icons :
CD
R
SPC
Restrictions / Comments :
Important

Prolonged-release solution for injection.

Restricted to Drugs & Alcohol Service only.

 

Status 3

Non Formulary
Formulations :
  • Implant
Formulary Status :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Associated Icons :
NFD1
SPC
Restrictions / Comments :

Documentation

  • No records returned.

PAD Profile

ChemicalSubstance :
Buprenorphine
Indication :
Opioid dependence
Group Name :
Keywords :
Brand Names Include :
Sixmo, Temgesic, Subutex, Tephine, Espranor, Buvidal
Important Information :
Latest Additions Date From :
Latest Additions Date To :
Guidelines :
Supporting Documents :
0
Traffic Light Entries :
3

Committee Recommendations (1)

02 Mar 22 - Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care System Area Prescribing Committee (APC)

Buprenorphine prolonged-release subcutaneous implant has not yet been assessed for formulary status and is not currently on the APC work-plan.

This has not yet been evaluated by the Surrey Heartlands Area Prescribing Committee (APC). As such, advice regarding safety, effectiveness (including cost-effectiveness) and its place in therapy is yet to be determined. It is recommended that clinicians contact their medicines management team for further information and advice before prescribing this drug / device.
The APC will consider recommending prescribing of this treatment upon submission of a formal request with its associated evidence. Clinicans can contact syheartlandsccg.APC@nhs.net  if they wish to make a submission.
 

Other Indications

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

Other Drugs

Below are listed other drugs that are used to treat Opioid dependence.