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Search Results : Breast cancer (Leuprorelin acetate - Breast cancer)

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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

Low carbon device

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. Leuprorelin acetate

Drug:

Leuprorelin acetate

Indication :

Breast cancer

Status :

Blue

Formulations :

Injection

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

The specialist team should initiate treatment and administer the 1st injection prior to transfer of care.

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

2. Anastrozole

Drug:

Anastrozole

Indication :

Breast cancer

Status :

Blue

Formulations :

Tablets

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

1st month supply from specialist team before request for primary care prescribing

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

3. Exemestane

Drug:

Exemestane

Indication :

Breast cancer

Status :

Blue

Formulations :

Tablets

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

1st month supply from specialist team before request for primary care prescribing

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

4. Goserelin acetate

Drug:

Goserelin acetate

Indication :

Breast cancer

Status :

Blue

Formulations :

Implant
Pre-filled syringe

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

The specialist team should initiate treatment and administer the 1st injection prior to transfer of care.

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

5. Letrozole

Drug:

Letrozole

Indication :

Breast cancer

Status :

Blue

Formulations :

Tablets

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

1st month supply from specialist team before request for primary care prescribing.

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

6. Medroxyprogesterone acetate

Drug:

Medroxyprogesterone acetate

Indication :

Breast cancer

Status :

Blue

Formulations :

Tablets

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

1st month supply from specialist team before request for primary care prescribing

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

7. Megestrol acetate

Drug:

Megestrol acetate

Indication :

Breast cancer

Status :

Blue

Formulations :

Tablets

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

1st month supply from specialist team before request for primary care prescribing

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

8. Tamoxifen citrate

Drug:

Tamoxifen citrate

Indication :

Breast cancer

Status :

Blue

Formulations :

Not Specified

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

1st month supply from specialist team before request for primary care prescribing

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

NICE

SPC

9. Triptorelin

Drug:

Triptorelin

Indication :

Breast cancer

Status :

Blue

Formulations :

Injection

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

The specialist team should initiate treatment and administer the 1st injection prior to transfer of care.

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC