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Glycopyrronium bromide - Hyperhidrosis

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Status 1

Blue
Formulations :
  • Oral solution
Formulary Status :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Associated Icons :
Off Label
SPC
Restrictions / Comments :
Important

1mg/5ml oral solution sugar free.

Off-label use and much more expensive than other treatment options in primary care.
DO NOT prescribe 400mcg/ml due to high cost

 

Status 2

Blue
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Formulary Status :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Associated Icons :
Off Label
SPC
Restrictions / Comments :
Important

Oral solution 1mg/5ml is the more cost-effective oral glycopyrronium.  Tablets should be reserved for patients requiring high doses.

Documentation

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PAD Profile

ChemicalSubstance :
Glycopyrronium bromide
Indication :
Hyperhidrosis
Group Name :
Keywords :
excess sweating, antiperspirants, glycopyrrolate
Brand Names Include :
Important Information :

Glycopyrronium is a treatment choice after oxybutynin and propantheline if they have not been tolerated or have not been effective.

Initiation, a minimum of 1 month supply, and a review by the specialist team before transfer to primary care can be requested.

Latest Additions Date From :
Latest Additions Date To :
Guidelines :
Supporting Documents :
0
Traffic Light Entries :
2

Committee Recommendations (1)

05 Nov 25 - Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care System Area Prescribing Committee (APC)

The Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care System Area Prescribing Committee has agreed BLUE traffic light status for glycopyrronium tablets (1mg & 2mg) and oral solution 1mg/5ml.

Initiation and stabilisation should be carried out by the specilaist team before an transfer of prescribing to primary care. Specialist team to supply at least 1 month of teatment and review to ensure efficacy prior to transfer.

Other Indications

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Other Drugs

Below are listed other drugs that are used to treat Hyperhidrosis.