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Search Results : Heart failure (Spironolactone - Heart failure)

Records returned : 29 (on 29 May 2025 at 12:58:47). Return to search results for ' Heart failure '.

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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

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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.

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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

Drug:

Indication :

Heart failure

Status :

Formulations :

Not Specified

Restrictions / Comments:

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

Guidelines SPC

2. Spironolactone

Drug:

Spironolactone

Indication :

Heart failure

Status :

Green

Formulations :

Oral solution
Tablets

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Preferred

Spironolactone is the preferred aldosterone antagonist for all stages of heart failure.

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

Guidelines SPC

3. Bisoprolol fumarate

Drug:

Bisoprolol fumarate

Indication :

Heart failure

Status :

Green

Formulations :

Tablets

Restrictions / Comments:

Preferred

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

Guidelines SPC

4. Candesartan cilexetil

Drug:

Candesartan cilexetil

Indication :

Heart failure

Status :

Green

Formulations :

Tablets

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Preferred

Preferred angiotensin II receptor blocker.

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

Guidelines SPC

5. Captopril

Drug:

Captopril

Indication :

Heart failure

Status :

Green

Formulations :

Tablets

Restrictions / Comments:

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

Guidelines SPC

6. Carvedilol

Drug:

Carvedilol

Indication :

Heart failure

Status :

Green

Formulations :

Tablets

Restrictions / Comments:

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

Guidelines SPC

7. Co-amilozide (Amiloride hydrochloride/hydrochlorot

Drug:

Co-amilozide (Amiloride hydrochloride/hydrochlorot

Indication :

Heart failure

Status :

Green

Formulations :

Tablets

Restrictions / Comments:

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

Guidelines SPC

8. Digoxin

Drug:

Digoxin

Indication :

Heart failure

Status :

Green

Formulations :

Oral solution
Tablets

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

ONE 62.5microgram tablet is approximately equivalent to 50microgram (1mL) elixir

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

Guidelines SPC

9. Enalapril maleate

Drug:

Enalapril maleate

Indication :

Heart failure

Status :

Green

Formulations :

Tablets

Restrictions / Comments:

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

Guidelines SPC

28. Enalapril maleate

Drug:

Enalapril maleate

Indication :

Heart failure

Status :

Non Formulary

Formulations :

Oro-dispersible

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Only licensed for use in children.

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

Guidelines SPC

10. Lisinopril

Drug:

Lisinopril

Indication :

Heart failure

Status :

Green

Formulations :

Tablets

Restrictions / Comments:

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

Guidelines SPC

11. Losartan potassium

Drug:

Losartan potassium

Indication :

Heart failure

Status :

Green

Formulations :

Tablets

Restrictions / Comments:

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

Guidelines SPC

12. Perindopril erbumine

Drug:

Perindopril erbumine

Indication :

Heart failure

Status :

Green

Formulations :

Tablets

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

2mg, 4mg and 8mg tablets. Do not prescribe as perindopril arginine.

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

Guidelines SPC

13. Prazosin hydrochloride

Drug:

Prazosin hydrochloride

Indication :

Heart failure

Status :

Green

Formulations :

Tablets

Restrictions / Comments:

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

Guidelines SPC

14. Ramipril

Drug:

Ramipril

Indication :

Heart failure

Status :

Green

Formulations :

Capsules

Restrictions / Comments:

Preferred

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

Guidelines SPC

15. Valsartan

Drug:

Valsartan

Indication :

Heart failure

Status :

Green

Formulations :

Capsules

Restrictions / Comments:

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

Guidelines SPC

16. Dapagliflozin

Drug:

Dapagliflozin

Indication :

Heart failure

Status :

Blue

Formulations :

Tablets

Restrictions / Comments:

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

Guidelines SPC

NICE

17. Empagliflozin

Drug:

Empagliflozin

Indication :

Heart failure

Status :

Blue

Formulations :

Tablets

Restrictions / Comments:

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

Guidelines SPC

NICE

18. Eplerenone

Drug:

Eplerenone

Indication :

Heart failure

Status :

Blue

Formulations :

Tablets

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Initiation restricted to cardiology. Transfer to primary care only after initiation and at least the first month supply from the specialist.

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

Guidelines SPC

19. Hydralazine hydrochloride

Drug:

Hydralazine hydrochloride

Indication :

Heart failure

Status :

Blue

Formulations :

Tablets

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Transfer of prescribing to primary care only after initiation and stabilisation by the specialist.

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

Guidelines SPC

20. Ivabradine

Drug:

Ivabradine

Indication :

Heart failure

Status :

Blue

Formulations :

Tablets

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Restricted to initiation by cardiology only. Transfer of prescribing to primary care only after initiation and at least the first month supply from the specialist.

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

Guidelines SPC

NICE

21. Metolazone

Drug:

Metolazone

Indication :

Heart failure

Status :

Blue

Formulations :

Tablets

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Initiation by specialist. The licensed (Xaqua) and unlicensed (Zaroxolyn) tablets have different bioavailabilities. These products are not interchangable=Prescribe by Brand

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :