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Search Results : Anxiety (Trazodone hydrochloride - Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD))

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NFD1

Non formulary

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Not assessed for formulary status. Apply to APC / DTC before use.

Controlled drug. Prescribing and/or storage requirements may apply

Restrictions apply

Safety Alert

Unlicensed - no UK marketing license in place

Off Label

Not licensed for this indication.

NHSE

Treatment commissioned by NHS England

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Cancer Drugs Fund

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BlueTeq form to be completed

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Red

Specialist ONLY drugs - treatment initiated and continued by specialist clinicians

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Prescribing initiated and stabilised by specialist but has potential to transfer to primary care under a formal shared care agreement

Green

GPs (or non-medical prescribers in primary care) are able to take full responsibility for initiation and continuation of prescribing.

Green (see narrative)

GPs (or non-medical prescribers in primary care) are able to take full responsibility for initiation and continuation of prescribing. Please refer to the narrative on the Drug Profile page where additional information may be conveyed as to the place in therapy or restrictions for use that have been locally agreed.

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Not recommended for use in any health setting across the Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care System

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Prescribing initiated and stabilised by specialist but has potential to transfer to primary care WITHOUT a formal shared care agreement. Please note that in some circumstances a specialist may recommend that prescribing can be started in primary care.

See narrative

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1. Trazodone hydrochloride

Drug:

Trazodone hydrochloride

Indication :

Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

Status :

Blue

Formulations :

Capsules

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Initiation and stabilisation by the Mental Health specialist team for a minimum of 3 months before any transfer of prescribing.

Not for routine initiation in new patients - risks of toxicity in overdose.

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

2. Trazodone hydrochloride

Drug:

Trazodone hydrochloride

Indication :

Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

Status :

Blue

Formulations :

Oral solution

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Initiation and stabilisation by the Mental Health specialist team for a minimum of 3 months before any transfer of prescribing.

Not for routine initiation in new patients - risks of toxicity in overdose.

To prescribe as 50mg/5ml oral solution sugar free.

Note - the 100mg/5ml is very expensive and should not be prescribed.

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

3. Trazodone hydrochloride

Drug:

Trazodone hydrochloride

Indication :

Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

Status :

Blue

Formulations :

Tablets

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Initiation and stabilisation by the Mental Health specialist team for a minimum of 3 months before any transfer of prescribing.

Not for routine initiation in new patients - risks of toxicity in overdose.

Use capsules where possible. Trazodone 50mg and 100mg tablets are disproportionately expensive and should not be prescribed if a capsule could be used.

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

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