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Search Results : Perioperative analgesia (Alfentanil hydrochloride - Perioperative analgesia)
Records returned : 5 (on 26 Jan 2026 at 05:54:22).
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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
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
Link to the NICE website
Low carbon device
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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
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Indication :
Status :
Red
Formulations :
- Intravenous infusion
- Intravenous injection (IV)
Restrictions / Comments:
Important
Does NOT include the use of 5mg/ml (Rapifen Intensive Care) - see separate entry for analgesia on Intensive Care Unit
Formulary Status :
Links :
CD
SPC
Indication :
Status :
Red
Formulations :
- Intravenous injection (IV)
Restrictions / Comments:
Important
100microgram/2mL injection, 500microgram in 10mL injection and 2,500microgram in 50mL injection
Formulary Status :
Links :
CD
SPC
Indication :
Status :
Red
Formulations :
- Injection
Restrictions / Comments:
Important
SASH: 1st line for paediatric peri-operative non-opioid analgesia age <6.
Formulary Status :
Links :
Indication :
Status :
Red
Formulations :
- Injection
Restrictions / Comments:
Important
SASH - only for use in palliative care - see separate formulary entry for Pain (palliative care).
Formulary Status :
Links :
Indication :
Status :
Red
Formulations :
- Intravenous infusion
- Intravenous injection (IV)
Restrictions / Comments:
Important
1mg, 2mg, 5mg
Formulary Status :
Links :
CD
SPC