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Search Results : Premedication (Temazepam - Premedication / sedation)

Records returned : 7 (on 26 Jan 2026 at 09:47:48). Return to search results for ' Premedication '.

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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

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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. Temazepam

Drug:

Temazepam

Indication :

Premedication / sedation

Status :

Red

Formulations :

Oral solution
Tablets

Restrictions / Comments:

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

2. Dexmedetomidine

Drug:

Dexmedetomidine

Indication :

Premedication / sedation

Status :

Red

Formulations :

Intranasal administration
Solution for injection

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Off-label use intranasally.

SASH:

Premedication prior to induction of general anaesthesia in patients aged 1 to 18 years of age.
Conscious sedation of paediatric patients aged 1 to 18 years of age undergoing neuro-imaging or painless procedure.

RSFT: Conscious sedation of paediatric patients aged 1 to 18 years of age undergoing painful or painless procedures.

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

Off Label

SPC

3. Diazepam

Drug:

Diazepam

Indication :

Premedication / sedation

Status :

Red

Formulations :

Injection
Tablets

Restrictions / Comments:

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

4. Lorazepam

Drug:

Lorazepam

Indication :

Premedication / sedation

Status :

Red

Formulations :

Injection
Tablets

Restrictions / Comments:

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

5. Midazolam

Drug:

Midazolam

Indication :

Premedication / sedation

Status :

Red

Formulations :

Injection

Restrictions / Comments:

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

6. Midazolam

Drug:

Midazolam

Indication :

Premedication / sedation

Status :

Red

Formulations :

Oral solution

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

ASPH - Paediatrics (using an unlicensed liquid preparation)

SASH - Children aged from 6 months to 14 years for:
- Sedation and anxiolysis prior to diagnostic, surgical, therapeutic or endoscopic procedures.
- premedication before induction of general anaesthesia.
SASH - in adults for:
-premedication before induction of general anaesthesia
- adult dental procedures

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

7. Midazolam with lidocaine

Drug:

Midazolam with lidocaine

Indication :

Premedication / sedation

Status :

Red

Formulations :

Intranasal administration

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Unlicensed.

SASH - restricted to Adults Special Care Dentistry. Refer to dental protocol - sedation for patients with special needs. [Specials order from Guy's and St Thomas']

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :