Joint Formulary & PAD

Apraclonidine - Glaucoma / ocular hypertension

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Status 1

Red
Formulations :
  • Eye drops
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PAD Profile

ChemicalSubstance :
Apraclonidine
Indication :
Glaucoma / ocular hypertension
Group Name :
Keywords :
chronic glaucoma
Brand Names Include :
Iopidine
Important Information :
0.5% drops for short-term adjunctive treatment of chronic glaucoma. In exceptional circumstances it may be necessary for an additional bottle to be prescribed by the GP e.g. where a patient has been unable to apply accurate doses and has run out prior to finishing the required duration of treatment.
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Committee Recommendations (1)

The Surrey Heartlands Area Prescribing Committee agreed the traffic light status of this drug and indication as part of the Joint Formulary review.