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Search Results : Social anxiety disorder (Fluvoxamine maleate - Social anxiety disorder)

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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. Fluvoxamine maleate

Drug:

Fluvoxamine maleate

Indication :

Social anxiety disorder

Status :

Green

Formulations :

Tablets

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Off-label use.

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

2. Escitalopram

Drug:

Escitalopram

Indication :

Social anxiety disorder

Status :

Green

Formulations :

Tablets

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Off-label use.

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

7. Escitalopram

Drug:

Escitalopram

Indication :

Social anxiety disorder

Status :

Green (see narrative)

Formulations :

Oral drops
Oro-dispersible tablets

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Off-label use.

For use where ordinary tablets are not suitable.

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

3. Paroxetine hydrochloride

Drug:

Paroxetine hydrochloride

Indication :

Social anxiety disorder

Status :

Green

Formulations :

Tablets

Restrictions / Comments:

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

4. Sertraline

Drug:

Sertraline

Indication :

Social anxiety disorder

Status :

Green

Formulations :

Tablets

Restrictions / Comments:

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

8. Sertraline

Drug:

Sertraline

Indication :

Social anxiety disorder

Status :

Green (see narrative)

Formulations :

Oral suspension

Restrictions / Comments:

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

9. Sertraline

Drug:

Sertraline

Indication :

Social anxiety disorder

Status :

Green (see narrative)

Formulations :

Oral solution

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

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