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To be initiated by a specialist.
This entry has not yet been reviewed for inclusion on the joint formulary. However, this information has been published due to the ongoing requirement for prescribers to access the Blue information sheet and other resources that were in place prior to the launch of the joint formulary.
Please refer to the list of agreed formulations and former traffic light status available on the PAD page (accessed by clicking the drug name).
- Tablets
Initiation by a SABP specialist and stabilisation for a minimum of 3 months before any request to transfer prescribing responsibility.
- Oro-dispersible tablets
Initiation by a SABP specialist and stabilisation for a minimum of 3 months before any request to transfer prescribing responsibility.
Reserve for patients who are unable to swallow tablets.
- Oral solution
Initiation by a SABP specialist and stabilisation for a minimum of 3 months before any request to transfer prescribing responsibility.
Oro-dispersible tablets are more cost effectice than oral solution. Reserve oral solution for use in patients where the required dose is not available in an oro-dispersible form.
- Oral solution
- Tablets
Initiation by a SABP specialist and stabilisation for a minimum of 3 months before any request to transfer prescribing responsibility.
- Oral solution
- Tablets
Initiation by a mental health specialist and stabilisation for at least 3 months before any request to transfer prescribing responsibility.
Off-label use.
- Capsules
Initiation by a mental health specialist and stabilisation for at least 3 months before any request to transfer prescribing responsibility.
Capsules are an unlicensed product.
- Tablets
Initiation by a SABP specialist and stabilisation for a minimum of 3 months before any request to transfer prescribing responsibility.
- Oro-dispersible tablets
Initiation by a SABP specialist and stabilisation for a minimum of 3 months before any request to transfer prescribing responsibility.
Reserve orodispersible tablets for patients with swallowing difficulties or administration via a PEG tube.
- Oral solution
- Tablets
Initiation by a SABP specialist and stabilisation for a minimum of 3 months before any request to transfer prescribing responsibility.
- Oro-dispersible tablets
Initiation by a SABP specialist and stabilisation for a minimum of 3 months before any request to transfer prescribing responsibility.
Only for use where the liquid formulation is unsuitable e.g. for supervised administration to ensure compliance.