Azathioprine - Respiratory disease indications

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Status 1

Amber

Formulations :

Oral suspension
Tablets

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Associated Icons :

Off Label

SPC

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Documentation

Shared Care

Azathioprine and 6MP for non-transplant indications -National shared care - update February 2026.docx

PAD Profile

ChemicalSubstance :

Azathioprine

Indication :

Respiratory disease indications

Group Name :

Keywords :

RMOC, national shared care, Interstitial Lung Disease

Brand Names Include :

Imuran, Jayempi

Important Information :

Click on drug name for specific shared care document.

General principles for shared care found here: https://surrey.res.services/PAD/Profile/NonClinicalProfile/9136

https://www.gov.uk/drug-safety-update/thiopurines-and-intrahepatic-cholestasis-of-pregnancy

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Committee Recommendations (1)

05 Oct 22 - Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care System Area Prescribing Committee (APC)

The Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care System Area Prescribing Committee (APC) has agreed the National Shared Care Protocol for azathioprine and mercaptopurine for patients in adult services (non- transplant indications)

Other Indications

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

Other Drugs

Below are listed other drugs that are used to treat Respiratory disease indications.