Surrey Heartlands

Joint Formulary & PAD

Propranolol hydrochloride - Anxiety

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Important

See PAD page (click on drug name) for information and advice relating ot the risks of prescribing propranolol for patients with anxiety.

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Safety Information
Propranolol Risks in anxiety poster - Jun 2025

Documentation

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PAD Profile

ChemicalSubstance :
Propranolol hydrochloride
Indication :
Anxiety
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Other Indications

Below are listed other indications that Propranolol hydrochloride is used to treat.

Other Drugs

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

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Committee Recommendations (1)

09 Jul 25 - Surrey Heartlands Medicines Safety Committee (MSC)

The Surrey Medicines Safety Committee have made recommendations in relation to the prescribing of propranolol in anxiety. See advice in the document: Propranolol Risks in Anxiety poster.

It is recommended that existing patients should be reviewed for suitability of continued treatment, appropriateness of prescribed quantities and a consideration of toxicity risks with concurrently prescribed medicines for patients at risk of overdose or self-harm.