Joint Formulary & PAD

Quetiapine - Depression

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Status 1

Blue
Formulations :
  • Immediate release tablets
Associated Icons :
Restrictions / Comments :
Important
Preferred

Initiation and stabilisation by a SABP specialist for a minimum of 3 months before any request for transfer of prescribing responsibility.

 

Status 2

Red
Formulations :
  • Modified release tablets
Associated Icons :
Restrictions / Comments :
Important

Modified release tablets are reserved for use when immediate release tablets are not suitable.

Modified release quetiapine MAY be continued in Primary Care (after a 3-month period of stabilisation by SABP) where the use of immediate release tablets would risk destabilising the patient.

Documentation

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PAD Profile

ChemicalSubstance :
Quetiapine
Indication :
Depression
Group Name :
Keywords :
major depression
Brand Names Include :
Important Information :

Adjunctive treatment of major depression.

 

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Supporting Documents :
0
Traffic Light Entries :
2

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Committee Recommendations (0)

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