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Levomepromazine - Nausea and vomiting

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Status 1

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Formulations :
  • Oral solution
  • Tablets
Formulary Status :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Associated Icons :
BNF SPC
NFD2
Restrictions / Comments :
Important

This drug (for this indication) has not been assessed for inclusion on the formulary. Contact your pharmacy team for advice on making an application to APC.

Documentation

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PAD Profile

ChemicalSubstance :
Levomepromazine
Indication :
Nausea and vomiting
Group Name :
Keywords :
Refractory nausea and vomiting
Brand Names Include :
Levorol
Important Information :
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Other Indications

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Other Drugs

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Committee Recommendations (1)

25 Jun 24 - Not Set

Excluding palliative care.

Tablets 6.25mg and Oral solution 5mg/ml

This drug has not yet been assessed for formulary status [for 2nd/3rd line refractory nausea and vomiting] and is not currently on the APC work-plan.

This drug has not yet been evaluated by the Surrey Heartlands ICS Area Prescribing Committee (APC).  As such, advice regarding safety, effectiveness (including cost-effectiveness) and its place in therapy is yet to be determined.

Before prescribing this drug/device it is recommended that clinicians contact their Medicines Optimisation team to discuss possible alternatives/options.

The APC will consider recommending the prescribing of this treatment upon submission of a formal request with its associated evidence. Clinicians can contact syheartlandsicb.APC@nhs.net  if they wish to make a submission.