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A to Z of Drugs : K

Records returned : 12 (on 29 May 2025 at 00:28:15).

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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

Low carbon device

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

Links

1. Ketamine

Drug:

Ketamine

Indication :

Pain

Status :

Red

Formulations :

Oral solution

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

On advice of Pain Team, Consultant Anaesthetist, Intensivist only.

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

Guidelines SPC

2. Ketamine

Drug:

Ketamine

Indication :

Pain

Status :

Red

Formulations :

Injection

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

On advice of Pain Team, Consultant Anaesthetist, Intensivist only.

Note - injection may be used sublingually or by buccal route (off-label use)

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

Guidelines SPC

3. Ketamine

Drug:

Ketamine

Indication :

Pain (Palliative care)

Status :

Red

Formulations :

Oral solution
Subcutaneous infusion
Subcutaneous injection (sc)

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Unlicensed product. Palliative care team only - severe neuropathic / complex pain. Under specialist supervision.

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

4. Ketoconazole

Drug:

Ketoconazole

Indication :

Candidiasis

Status :

Non Formulary

Formulations :

Cream

Restrictions / Comments:

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

NFD1

5. Ketoconazole

Drug:

Ketoconazole

Indication :

Cushing's disease

Status :

Red

Formulations :

Tablets

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Endocrinology consultant use only.
Monitor for signs of liver disorder.

Restricted to Consultant Endocrinologist only

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

6. Ketoprofen

Drug:

Ketoprofen

Indication :

Osteoarthritis

Status :

Green

Formulations :

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

2.5% gel

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

7. Ketoprofen

Drug:

Ketoprofen

Indication :

Pain & inflammation - musculoskeletal

Status :

Non Formulary

Formulations :

Modified release capsules

Restrictions / Comments:

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

NFD1

8. Ketorolac trometamol

Drug:

Ketorolac trometamol

Indication :

Pain (Palliative care)

Status :

Red

Formulations :

Subcutaneous injection (sc)

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Off label use.

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

9. Ketorolac trometamol

Drug:

Ketorolac trometamol

Indication :

Postoperative pain and inflammation (eye)

Status :

Blue

Formulations :

Eye drops

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Initiation by specialist team. Duration of treatment to be clarified if subsequent prescriptions are requested from primary care.

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

10. Ketotifen fumarate

Drug:

Ketotifen fumarate

Indication :

Allergic conjunctivitis

Status :

Blue

Formulations :

Eye drops (preservative free)
Eye drops (unit dose)

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

SASH: reserved for Ophthalmologist prescribing where patient has not been successfully treated in Primary Care

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

11. Ketotifen fumarate

Drug:

Ketotifen fumarate

Indication :

Allergic rhinitis

Status :

Non Formulary

Formulations :

Capsules
Elixir
Tablets

Restrictions / Comments:

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

Guidelines SPC

NFD1

12. Knee Pressure Offloading Device

Drug:

Knee Pressure Offloading Device

Indication :

All

Status :

See narrative

Formulations :

Not Specified

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Primary care prescribers are not expected to have the clinical expertise to prescribe these devices and should therefore not be asked to prescribe until a formal evaluation and recommendations have been submtted to the APC.

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

NFD2