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Search Results : Smoking cessation (Varenicline tartrate - Smoking cessation)

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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

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

Low carbon device

SPC

View the treatment summary for {padindicationname} on https://www.medicines.org.uk

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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.

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

Links

1. Varenicline tartrate

Drug:

Varenicline tartrate

Indication :

Smoking cessation

Status :

Green (see narrative)

Formulations :

Tablets

Restrictions / Comments:

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

Guidelines

SPC

2. Nicotine

Drug:

Nicotine

Indication :

Smoking cessation

Status :

Green

Formulations :

Lozenge

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Preferred

Prescribe by brand.

Nicotinell plain, or NiQuitin Mint 2mg, 4mg are preferred NRT lozenges, 96 pack size is not cost-effective.
Expensive choices are Nicorettte Cools or Fruit, or NiQuitin Minis Mint or Citrus (reserved for One You Surrey).

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

Guidelines

SPC

3. Nicotine

Drug:

Nicotine

Indication :

Smoking cessation

Status :

Green

Formulations :

Patches

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Preferred

Nicotinell TTS is the preferred 24 hour patch.

Nicorette Invisi patch is reserved for pregnant and breast-feeding patients only.

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

Guidelines

SPC

4. Nicotine

Drug:

Nicotine

Indication :

Smoking cessation

Status :

Green

Formulations :

Gum (chewing)

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Preferred

Prescribe by brand.

Nicorette gum 2mg & 4mg (any flavour) is preferred gum (except for 30 piece packsize)

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

Guidelines

SPC

7. Nicotine

Drug:

Nicotine

Indication :

Smoking cessation

Status :

Green (see narrative)

Formulations :

Inhalator (device)

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Nicorette 15mg Inhalation cartidge - to be used for patients unsuitable for other short-acting NRT

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

Guidelines

SPC

8. Nicotine

Drug:

Nicotine

Indication :

Smoking cessation

Status :

Green (see narrative)

Formulations :

Sublingual tablets

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Nicorette Microtabs 2mg SF - these are less cost-effective than the lozenges

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

Guidelines

SPC

9. Nicotine

Drug:

Nicotine

Indication :

Smoking cessation

Status :

Green (see narrative)

Formulations :

Oromucosal spray

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

2nd line

Nicorette QuickMist 1mg (any flavour) - pack of 2 is less expensive. Dose is 1 to 2 sprays (contains 150 sprays per bottle).

Please note; QuickMist SmartTrack is NON-FORMULARY

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

Guidelines

SPC

10. Nicotine

Drug:

Nicotine

Indication :

Smoking cessation

Status :

Non Formulary

Formulations :

Oromucosal spray

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Nicorette QuickMist SmartTrack (note other oromucosal spray is available)

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

Guidelines

SPC

11. Nicotine

Drug:

Nicotine

Indication :

Smoking cessation

Status :

Non Formulary

Formulations :

Nasal spray

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Nicorette 500 microgram/dose nasal spray

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

Guidelines

SPC

5. Bupropion hydrochloride

Drug:

Bupropion hydrochloride

Indication :

Smoking cessation

Status :

Green (see narrative)

Formulations :

Modified release tablets

Restrictions / Comments:

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

Guidelines

SPC

6. Cytisinicline

Drug:

Cytisinicline

Indication :

Smoking cessation

Status :

Green (see narrative)

Formulations :

Tablets

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

In patients being supported by the One You Surrey service

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

Guidelines

SPC