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Search Results : Arrhythmias (Amiodarone hydrochloride - Arrhythmias)

Records returned : 22 (on 29 May 2025 at 11:12:39). Return to search results for ' Arrhythmias '.

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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 use. 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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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. Amiodarone hydrochloride

Drug:

Amiodarone hydrochloride

Indication :

Arrhythmias

Status :

Amber

Formulations :

Tablets

Restrictions / Comments:

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

2. Amiodarone hydrochloride

Drug:

Amiodarone hydrochloride

Indication :

Arrhythmias

Status :

Red

Formulations :

Injection

Restrictions / Comments:

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

3. Atenolol

Drug:

Atenolol

Indication :

Arrhythmias

Status :

Green

Formulations :

Oral solution
Tablets

Restrictions / Comments:

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

14. Atenolol

Drug:

Atenolol

Indication :

Arrhythmias

Status :

Red

Formulations :

Intravenous infusion
Intravenous injection (IV)

Restrictions / Comments:

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

4. Bisoprolol fumarate

Drug:

Bisoprolol fumarate

Indication :

Arrhythmias

Status :

Green

Formulations :

Tablets

Restrictions / Comments:

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

5. Digoxin

Drug:

Digoxin

Indication :

Arrhythmias

Status :

Green

Formulations :

Elixir
Tablets

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

ONE 62.5mcg tablet is equivalent to 50mcg (1ml) of elixir

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

15. Digoxin

Drug:

Digoxin

Indication :

Arrhythmias

Status :

Red

Formulations :

Injection

Restrictions / Comments:

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

6. Metoprolol tartrate

Drug:

Metoprolol tartrate

Indication :

Arrhythmias

Status :

Green

Formulations :

Tablets

Restrictions / Comments:

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

19. Metoprolol tartrate

Drug:

Metoprolol tartrate

Indication :

Arrhythmias

Status :

Red

Formulations :

Injection

Restrictions / Comments:

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

7. Propranolol hydrochloride

Drug:

Propranolol hydrochloride

Indication :

Arrhythmias

Status :

Green

Formulations :

Modified release capsules
Oral solution
Tablets

Restrictions / Comments:

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

8. Sotalol hydrochloride

Drug:

Sotalol hydrochloride

Indication :

Arrhythmias

Status :

Green

Formulations :

Tablets

Restrictions / Comments:

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

9. Verapamil hydrochloride

Drug:

Verapamil hydrochloride

Indication :

Arrhythmias

Status :

Green

Formulations :

Tablets

Restrictions / Comments:

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

22. Verapamil hydrochloride

Drug:

Verapamil hydrochloride

Indication :

Arrhythmias

Status :

Red

Formulations :

Injection

Restrictions / Comments:

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

10. Disopyramide

Drug:

Disopyramide

Indication :

Arrhythmias

Status :

Blue

Formulations :

Capsules

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Specialist initiation and at least one month supply before transfer to primary care

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

11. Disopyramide

Drug:

Disopyramide

Indication :

Arrhythmias

Status :

Blue

Formulations :

Modified release tablets

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Specialist initiation and at least one month supply before transfer to primary care

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

12. Flecainide acetate

Drug:

Flecainide acetate

Indication :

Arrhythmias

Status :

Blue

Formulations :

Tablets

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Specialist initiation and at least one month supply before transfer to primary care

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

17. Flecainide acetate

Drug:

Flecainide acetate

Indication :

Arrhythmias

Status :

Red

Formulations :

Injection

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Unlicensed. For use or advice by cardiology consultants only.

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

13. Propafenone hydrochloride

Drug:

Propafenone hydrochloride

Indication :

Arrhythmias

Status :

Blue

Formulations :

Tablets

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Specialist initiation and at least one month supply before transfer to primary care

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

16. Esmolol hydrochloride

Drug:

Esmolol hydrochloride

Indication :

Arrhythmias

Status :

Red

Formulations :

Injection
Intravenous infusion

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Restricted to cardiology / Theatres / ITU / Resus

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

18. Lidocaine

Drug:

Lidocaine

Indication :

Arrhythmias

Status :

Red

Formulations :

Infusion
Injection

Restrictions / Comments:

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

20. Mexiletine hydrochloride

Drug:

Mexiletine hydrochloride

Indication :

Arrhythmias

Status :

Red

Formulations :

Capsules

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Cardiology specialists only.

Namuscla brand is non-preferred for this indication

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

21. Procainamide hydrochloride

Drug:

Procainamide hydrochloride

Indication :

Arrhythmias

Status :

Red

Formulations :

Injection

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Unlicensed

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC