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Search Results : Glaucoma / ocular hypertension (Latanoprost - Glaucoma / ocular hypertension)
Records returned : 27 (on 29 May 2025 at 11:50:58).
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NFD1
Non formulary
NFD2
Not assessed for formulary status. Apply to APC / DTC before use.
CD
Controlled drug. Prescribing and/or storage requirements may apply
R
Restrictions apply

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Unlicensed - no UK marketing license in place
Un
Off-label use. Not licensed for this indication.
NHSE
Treatment commissioned by NHS England
CDF
Cancer Drugs Fund
ICB
Treatment commissioned by the ICB
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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.
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Blue
Formulations :
- Eye drops
- Eye drops (preservative free
- unit dose)
Restrictions / Comments:
Important
Prescribe generically.
Initiation by specialist team before transfer of prescribing to primary care
Initiation by specialist team before transfer of prescribing to primary care
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Indication :
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Blue
Formulations :
- Tablets
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Important
Initiation and stabilisation by the specialist team before transfer of prescribing to primary care.
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Red
Formulations :
- Injection
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Blue
Formulations :
- Eye drops
Restrictions / Comments:
Important
Prescribe generically.
Initiation by specialist team before transfer of prescribing to primary care.
0.25% and 0.5% drops
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Indication :
Status :
Blue
Formulations :
- Eye drops (preservative free)
Restrictions / Comments:
Important
Prescribe generically.
Initiation by specialist team before transfer of prescribing to primary care.
0.25% preservative free drops
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Indication :
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Blue
Formulations :
- Eye drops
Restrictions / Comments:
Important
Prescribe generically.
Initiation by specialist team before transfer of prescribing to primary care
Note added January 2025 - this drug should be prescribed on recommendation from a specialist.
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Indication :
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Blue
Formulations :
- Eye drops
- Eye drops (preservative free
- unit dose)
Restrictions / Comments:
Important
Prescribe generically.
Initiation by specialist team before transfer of prescribing to primary care
Formulary Status :
Links :
Indication :
Status :
Blue
Formulations :
- Eye drops
Restrictions / Comments:
Important
Prescribe generically.
Initiation by specialist team before transfer of prescribing to primary care
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Links :
Indication :
Status :
Blue
Formulations :
- Eye drops
Restrictions / Comments:
Important
Prescribe generically.
Initiation by specialist team before transfer of prescribing to primary care
Links :
Indication :
Status :
Blue
Formulations :
- Eye drops
Restrictions / Comments:
Important
Prescribe generically.
Initiation by specialist team before transfer of prescribing to primary care
Formulary Status :
Links :
Indication :
Status :
Blue
Formulations :
- Eye drops
Restrictions / Comments:
Important
Prescribe generically.
Initiation by specialist team before transfer of prescribing to primary care
Links :
Indication :
Status :
Blue
Formulations :
- Eye drops
Restrictions / Comments:
Important
Prescribe generically.
Initiation by specialist team before transfer of prescribing to primary care
Formulary Status :
Links :
Indication :
Status :
Blue
Formulations :
- Eye drops
Restrictions / Comments:
Important
Prescribe generically.
Initiation by specialist team before transfer of prescribing to primary care
Formulary Status :
Links :
Indication :
Status :
Blue
Formulations :
- Eye drops
- Eye drops (preservative free
- unit dose)
Restrictions / Comments:
Important
Prescribe generically.
Initiation by specialist team before transfer of prescribing to primary care
Formulary Status :
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Indication :
Status :
Blue
Formulations :
- Eye drops
Restrictions / Comments:
Important
Treatment should be initiated by specialist clinicians and at least 1 month supply should be provided at initiation before transfer of care.
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Indication :
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Blue
Formulations :
- Eye drops (preservative free)
Restrictions / Comments:
Important
Prescribe generically.
Initiation by specialist team before transfer of prescribing to primary care
UPON SPECIALIST RECOMMENDATION ONLY
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Indication :
Status :
Blue
Formulations :
- Eye drops
Restrictions / Comments:
Important
Prescribe generically.
Initiation by specialist team before transfer of prescribing to primary care
Links :
Indication :
Status :
Blue
Formulations :
- Eye drops (unit dose)
Restrictions / Comments:
Important
Prescribe generically.
Initiation by specialist team before transfer of prescribing to primary care.
Formulary Status :
Links :
Indication :
Status :
Blue
Formulations :
- Eye drops
- Eye drops (preservative free)
Restrictions / Comments:
Important
Prescribe generically.
Initiation by specialist team before transfer of prescribing to primary care.
Formulary Status :
Links :
Indication :
Status :
Blue
Formulations :
- Eye drops (preservative free)
Restrictions / Comments:
Important
Prescribe generically.
Initiation by specialist team before transfer of prescribing to primary care
Formulary Status :
Links :
Indication :
Status :
Blue
Formulations :
- Eye drops
Restrictions / Comments:
Important
0.25% and 0.5% eye drops. Prescribe generically. Initiation by specialist team before transfer of prescribing to primary care.
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Status :
Blue
Formulations :
- Eye gel
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Important
0.25% and 0.5% gel-forming solution (Timoptol-LA)
Initiation by specialist team before transfer of prescribing to primary care.
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Status :
Blue
Formulations :
- Eye drops (preservative free
- unit dose)
Restrictions / Comments:
Important
0.1% (1mg/g) preservative free eye gel. Once daily use.
Initiation by specialist team before transfer of prescribing to primary care.
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Indication :
Status :
Blue
Formulations :
- Eye drops
Restrictions / Comments:
Important
Prescribe generically.
Initiation by specialist team before transfer of prescribing to primary care
Links :
Indication :
Status :
Blue
Formulations :
- Eye drops
Restrictions / Comments:
Important
Prescribe generically.
Initiation by specialist team before transfer of prescribing to primary care
Links :
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Amber
Restrictions / Comments:
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Indication :
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Red
Formulations :
- Eye drops
Restrictions / Comments:
Important
0.5% drops for short-term adjunctive treatment of chronic glaucoma. In exceptional circumstances it may be necessary for an additional bottle to be prescribed by the GP e.g. where a patient has been unable to apply accurate doses and has run out prior to finishing the required duration of treatment.
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