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Search Results : Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) (Citalopram - Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD))

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NFD1

Non formulary

NFD2

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

CDF

Cancer Drugs Fund

ICB

Treatment commissioned by the ICB

BlueTeq form to be completed

NICE

Link to the NICE website

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SPC

View the treatment summary for {padindicationname} on https://www.medicines.org.uk

Status Key

Red

Specialist ONLY drugs - treatment initiated and continued by specialist clinicians

Amber

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.

Non Formulary

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

Blue

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

See narrative - may be applied in instances where a traffic light status has not yet been agreed but an entry to the formulary has been made to clarify interim arrangements.

Drug

Indication

Status

Restrictions/Comments

Formulary Status

Links

1. Citalopram

Drug:

Citalopram

Indication :

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Status :

Blue

Formulations :

Oral drops
Tablets

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

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

Dose adjustment required for liquid (10mg tablet = 8mg Oral Drops (4 drops) - see SPC for dose equivalence)

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

Off Label

SPC

2. Escitalopram

Drug:

Escitalopram

Indication :

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Status :

Blue

Formulations :

Tablets

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

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

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

Off Label

SPC

3. Escitalopram

Drug:

Escitalopram

Indication :

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Status :

Blue

Formulations :

Oral drops
Oro-dispersible tablets

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

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

For use where ordinary tablets are not suitable.

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

Off Label

SPC

4. Fluoxetine hydrochloride

Drug:

Fluoxetine hydrochloride

Indication :

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Status :

Blue

Formulations :

Capsules

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

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

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

Off Label

SPC

5. Fluoxetine hydrochloride

Drug:

Fluoxetine hydrochloride

Indication :

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Status :

Blue

Formulations :

Dispersible tablets
Oral solution

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

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

Fluoxetine dispersible tablets are the more cost effective option in patents without dysphagia.

Fluoxetine oral solution and dispersible tablets are clinically interchangable for oral use.

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

Off Label

SPC

10. Fluoxetine hydrochloride

Drug:

Fluoxetine hydrochloride

Indication :

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Status :

Non Formulary

Formulations :

Tablets

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

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

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

NFD1

SPC

6. Paroxetine hydrochloride

Drug:

Paroxetine hydrochloride

Indication :

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Status :

Blue

Formulations :

Tablets

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

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

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

7. Sertraline

Drug:

Sertraline

Indication :

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Status :

Blue

Formulations :

Tablets

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

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

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

8. Sertraline

Drug:

Sertraline

Indication :

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

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 request to transfer prescribing responsibility.

100mg/5ml concentrate for oral solution - REQUIRES DILUTION

Reserve for patients who require a liquid formulation where an alternative SSRI liquid (citalopram drops, escitalopram drops or fluoxetine liquid) are not suitable.
Note – Dose must be diluted with 120mL of water, ginger ale, lemon/lime soda, lemonade or orange juice.

Dilution instructions are provided in the patient information leaflet: Sertraline 100mg/5ml concentrate for oral solution PIL

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

9. Sertraline

Drug:

Sertraline

Indication :

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Status :

Blue

Formulations :

Oral suspension

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

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

50mg/5ml oral suspension

Reserve for patients who require a liquid formulation only where:
- an alternative SSRI liquid (citalopram drops, escitalopram drops or fluoxetine liquid) are not suitable
- the patients is unable to manage the dilution of sertraline 100mg/5ml concentrate oral solution

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC