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Initiation by a SABP specialist and stabilisation for at least 3 months before any request to transfer prescribing responsibility.

Second line treatment option in the management of schizophrenia once metabolic syndrome has been identified.

Initiation by a SABP specialist and stabilisation for a minimum of 3 months before any request to transfer prescribing responsibility.

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.

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 effective than oral solution. Reserve oral solution for use in patients where the required dose is not available in an oro-dispersible form.

Initiation by a SABP specialist and stabilisation for a minimum of 3 months before any request to transfer prescribing responsibility.

Shared-care arrangements are in place between SABP and Primay Care. For administration under the shared-care LCS when prescribed in Primary Care.

Principles for shared care found here: https://surrey.res.services/PAD/Profile/NonClinicalProfile/9136

One monthly or two monthly injecton schedule available

• Monthly injection – Deltoid or gluteal muscle
• Injection every 2 months – Gluteal muscle only

Where there is no LCS in place, the prescribing responsibility remains with SABP.

Secondary Care may prescribe for in-patients (on the instruction of a SABP specialist) and prescribing continued by SABP after discharge.

Relief of acute symptoms of psychoses.

Initiation by a SABP specialist and stabilisation for at least 3 months before any request to transfer prescribing responsibility.

Relief of acute symptoms of psychoses.

Initiation by a SABP specialist and stabilisation for a minimum of 3 months before any request to transfer prescribing responsibility.

Flupenthixol decanoate - Initiation by a SABP specialist and stabilisation for a minimum of 3 months before any request to transfer prescribing responsibility.

Shared-care arrangements are in place between SABP and Primary Care. Administration under the shared-care LCS when prescribed in Primary Care.

Principles for shared care found here: https://surrey.res.services/PAD/Profile/NonClinicalProfile/9136

Flupenthixol decanoate - where there is no LCS in place, the prescribing responsibility remains with SABP.

Secondary Care may prescribe for in-patients (on the instruction of a SABP specialist) and prescribing continued by SABP after discharge.

Off-label use.

Initiation by a SABP specialist and stabilisation for at least 3 months before any request to transfer prescribing responsibility.

Capsules are an unlicensed product.

Initiation by a SABP specialist and stabilisation for at least 3 months before any request to transfer prescribing responsibility.

Haloperidol decanoate - administration under the shared-care LCS when prescribed in Primary Care.

Principles for shared care found here: https://surrey.res.services/PAD/Profile/NonClinicalProfile/9136

Haloperidol decanoate - where there is no LCS in place, the prescribing responsibility remains with SABP.

Secondary Care may prescribe for in-patients (on the instruction of a SABP specialist) and prescribing continued by SABP after discharge.

Initiation by a SABP specialist and stabilisation for a minimum of 3 months before any request to transfer prescribing responsibility.

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. 

Initiation by a SABP specialist and stabilisation for a minimum of 3 months before any request to transfer prescribing responsibility.

Olanzapine embonate - maintenance in schizophrenia.
Not suitable for  administration under the locally commissioned service (LCS).
Note 3 hour monitoring after dose .

Initiation and stabilisation by a SABP specialist for a minimum of 3 months before any request for transfer of prescribing responsibility.

Modified release tablets are reserved for use when immediate release tablets are not suitable.

Modified release quetiapine MAY be continued in Primary Care (after a 3-month period of stabilisation by SABP) where the use of immediate release tablets would risk destabilising the patient.

For acute and chronic psychoses.

Initiation by a SABP specialist and stabilisation for a minimum of 3 months before any request to transfer prescribing responsibility.

For acute and chronic psychoses.

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.

For acute and chronic psychoses.

Initiation by a SABP specialist and stabilisation for a minimum of 3 months before any request to transfer prescribing responsibility.

Only for continuation in existing patients.

Initiation by a SABP specialist and stabilisation for at least 3 months before any request to transfer prescribing responsibility.

Initiation by a SABP specialist and stabilisation for at least 3 months before any request to transfer prescribing responsibility.

Initiation by a SABP specialist and stabilisation for a minimum of 3 months before any request to transfer prescribing responsibility.

Zuclopenthixol decanoate - shared-care arrangements are in place between SABP and Primary Care. Administration under the LCS agreement once being prescribed in Primary Care.

Principles for shared care found here: https://surrey.res.services/PAD/Profile/NonClinicalProfile/9136

In-patient administration only (SABP).

Zuclopenthixol acetate is an intermediate-acting antipsychotic formulation which should only be used on in-patient units for the short-term management of acute psychotic episodes and mania. When prescribing intramuscular zuclopenthixol, check that the prescription is clear and unambiguous in order to ensure the intended treatment is dispensed and administered.

Shared-care arrangements are in place between SABP and Primary Care. Administration under the shared-care LCS when prescribed in Primary Care.

See shared-care document below

Principles for shared care found here: https://surrey.res.services/PAD/Profile/NonClinicalProfile/9136

Paliperidone palmitate - where there is no LCS in place, the prescribing responsibility remains with SABP.

Secondary Care may prescribe for in-patients (on the instruction of a SABP specialist) and prescribing continued by SABP after discharge.

SABP only - prescribing flowchart available via SABP.

Patient must be on highly effective contraceptive

Unlicensed drug.

Treatment resistant psychosis.