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Search Results : Osteoarthritis (Piroxicam - Osteoarthritis)

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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.

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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

1. Piroxicam

Drug:

Piroxicam

Indication :

Osteoarthritis

Status :

Green

Formulations :

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Preferred

0.5% gel. Low cost option for primary care.

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

2. Capsaicin

Drug:

Capsaicin

Indication :

Osteoarthritis

Status :

Green

Formulations :

Cream

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

0.025% cream (Zacin brand) is licensed for this indication. (0.075% Axsain cream is NOT licensed for osteoarthritis)

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

3. Ibuprofen

Drug:

Ibuprofen

Indication :

Osteoarthritis

Status :

Green

Formulations :

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Preferred

5% gel. This is the least costly option for primary care.

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

4. Ketoprofen

Drug:

Ketoprofen

Indication :

Osteoarthritis

Status :

Green

Formulations :

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

2.5% gel

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

5. Diclofenac sodium

Drug:

Diclofenac sodium

Indication :

Osteoarthritis

Status :

Green (see narrative)

Formulations :

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

1%, 1.16% gels. Diclofenac gel is the most costly option in primary care. Consider a lower cost alternative e.g. ibuprofen 5% gel or piroxicam 0.5% gel.

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :