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Drug
Indication
Status
Restrictions/Comments
Formulary Status
Links
Status :
Non Formulary
Formulations :
  • Not Specified
Restrictions / Comments:

Important

NHSE commissioned services only. No Surrey Heartlands Trusts are commissioned to provide this.

 
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SPC
NFD1
NHSE
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Powder
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Preferred
https://www.toxbase.org/ . For agents not bound by activated charcoal e.g. iron, lithium, bodypackers
 
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SPC
Indication :
Status :
Green
Formulations :
  • Sachets (powder)
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Prescribe as macrogol compound oral powder sachets. MHRA/CHM advice: Polyethylene glycol (PEG) laxatives and starch-based thickeners: potential interactive effect.
 
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Indication :
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Sachets (powder)
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Moviprep / Plenvu - ADULTS only. Off-label use. MHRA/CHM advice: Polyethylene glycol (PEG) laxatives and starch-based thickeners: potential interactive effect.
 
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Status :
Green
Formulations :
  • Sachets (powder)
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Prescribe as macrogol compound oral powder sachets
Prescribe as macrogol compound oral powder sachets. MHRA/CHM advice: Polyethylene glycol (PEG) laxatives and starch-based thickeners: potential interactive effect.
 
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SPC
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Sachets (powder)
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Prescribe as macrogol compound oral powder sachets
Moviprep. Off-label use. SASH reserve for paediatrics only. MHRA/CHM advice: Polyethylene glycol (PEG) laxatives and starch-based thickeners: potential interactive effect.
 
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SPC
Un
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Sachets (powder)
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Prescribe as macrogol compound oral powder sachets
Plenvu. Off-label use. MHRA/CHM advice: Polyethylene glycol (PEG) laxatives and starch-based thickeners: potential interactive effect.
 
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SPC
Un
Status :
Green
Formulations :
  • Sachets (powder)
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Prescribe as macrogol compound half-strength oral powder sachets. MHRA/CHM advice: Polyethylene glycol (PEG) laxatives and starch-based thickeners: potential interactive effect.
 
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SPC
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Sachets (powder)
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Moviprep. Off-label for faecal impaction. MHRA/CHM advice: Polyethylene glycol (PEG) laxatives and starch-based thickeners: potential interactive effect.
 
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SPC
Un
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Sachets (powder)
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Plenvu. MHRA/CHM advice: Polyethylene glycol (PEG) laxatives and starch-based thickeners: potential interactive effect.
 
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SPC
Un
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Sachets (powder)
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
MOVIPREP. MHRA warning: aspiration risk when mixed with starch-based thickeners.
 
Links :
SPC
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Sachets (powder)
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
PLENVU. SASH / RSFT = 1st line option. MHRA warning: aspiration risk when mixed with starch-based thickeners.
 
Links :
SPC
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Sachets (powder)
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
MOVIPREP. Off-label use. MHRA warning: aspiration risk when mixed with starch-based thickeners.
 
Links :
SPC
Un
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Sachets (powder)
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
PLENVU. Off-label use. MHRA warning: aspiration risk when mixed with starch-based thickeners.
 
Links :
SPC
Un
Indication :
Status :
Green
Formulations :
  • Oral suspension
Restrictions / Comments:

 
Links :
Indication :
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Injection
Restrictions / Comments:

 
Links :
SPC
Indication :
Status :
Green
Formulations :
  • Oral suspension
Restrictions / Comments:

 
Links :
SPC
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Intravenous infusion
Restrictions / Comments:

 
Links :
SPC
Indication :
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Intravenous infusion
Restrictions / Comments:

 
Links :
SPC
Indication :
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Not Specified
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
NHSE Specialist Commissioned Services only
 
Links :
SPC
NHSE
Indication :
Status :
Non Formulary
Formulations :
  • Capsules
Restrictions / Comments:

Important

No local trust is a NHSE commissioned specialist cardiac centre

 
Links :
SPC
NFD2
NICE
Indication :
Status :
Green
Formulations :
  • Suspension
  • Tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Suspension not licensed in under 10 years. Tablets not licensed in children.
 
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SPC
Indication :
Status :
Green
Formulations :
  • Capsules (slow release)
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Capsules not licensed in children.
 
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SPC
Indication :
Status :
Blue
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

Important

1st month supply from specialist team before request for primary care prescribing

 
Links :
SPC
Status :
Blue
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

Important

1st month supply from specialist team before request for primary care prescribing

 
Links :
SPC
Indication :
Status :
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
10mg tablets for adjunctive progestogen therapy
2nd line for endometrial protection in women who have abnormal bleeding on other HRT.
 
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Indication :
Status :
Green
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

 
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SPC
Indication :
Status :
Blue
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Off-label use. Hot flushes caused by long-term androgen suppression in men with prostate cancer

1st month supply from specialist team before request for primary care prescribing

 
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SPC
Status :
Amber
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

 
Links :
Indication :
Status :
Green
Formulations :
  • Capsules
  • Tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

 
Links :
SPC
Indication :
Status :
Non Formulary
Formulations :
  • Oral suspension
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Consider alternative therapy if a liquid formulation is required.
 
Links :
SPC
Indication :
Status :
Green
Formulations :
  • Capsules
  • Tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

 
Links :
SPC
Indication :
Status :
Non Formulary
Formulations :
  • Oral suspension
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Consider alternative therapy if a liquid formulation is required.
 
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SPC
Status :
Non Formulary
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
See separate entry for use in menorrhagia and dysmenorrhoea.
 
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SPC
NFD1
Status :
Blue
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Off-label use. On recommendation of palliative care team.

 
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SPC
Un
Indication :
Status :
Blue
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

Important

1st month supply from specialist team before request for primary care prescribing

 
Links :
SPC
Indication :
Status :
Non Formulary
Formulations :
  • Not Specified
Restrictions / Comments:

 
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SPC
NFD1
NICE
Indication :
Status :
Green
Formulations :
  • Modified release tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Preferred

DO NOT PRESCRIBE FOR UNDER 55 years (without neurodevelopmental disorders)

Melatonin 2mg MR tablets are the recommended preferred 1st line product

Prescribe generically.  Circadin is NON-FORMULARY

 
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SPC
Indication :
Status :
Green
Formulations :
  • Immediate release tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

Important

DO NOT PRESCRIBE FOR UNDER 55 years (without neurodevelopmental disorders)

If immediate onset of action is required or crushed to aid swallowing

 

 
Links :
SPC
Un
Indication :
Status :
Green
Formulations :
  • Oral solution
Restrictions / Comments:

Important

DO NOT PRESCRIBE FOR UNDER 55 years (without neurodevelopmental disorders)

Reserved ONLY if feeding tube in situ, or significant swallowing difficulties, and the use of the whole or crushed tablets are unsuitable

 

 
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SPC
Un
Indication :
Status :
Non Formulary
Formulations :
  • Not Specified
Restrictions / Comments:

Important

DO NOT PRESCRIBE FOR UNDER 55 years (without neurodevelopmental disorders)

All formulations of melatonin for adults under 55 without neurodevelopmental disorders were agreed by APC as NON-FORMULARY

 
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SPC
NFD1
NICE
Un
Indication :
Status :
Non Formulary
Formulations :
  • Capsules
Restrictions / Comments:

Important

DO NOT PRESCRIBE FOR UNDER 55 years (without neurodevelopmental disorders)

Not a cost effective option

 
Links :
SPC
NFD1
Indication :
Status :
Non Formulary
Formulations :
  • Not Specified
Restrictions / Comments:

 
Links :
SPC
NFD1
Indication :
Status :
Blue
Formulations :
  • Modified release tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Preferred

Rapid eye movement  sleep behaviour disorder. (RBD)

On specialist recommendation

Melatonin 2mg MR tablets are the recommended preferred 1st line product

Prescribe generically.  Circadin is NON-FORMULARY

 
Links :
SPC
Un
Indication :
Status :
Blue
Formulations :
  • Immediate release tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Rapid eye movement  sleep behaviour disorder. (RBD)

If immediate onset of action is required or crushed to aid swallowing

On specialist recommendation

 

 
Links :
SPC
Un
Indication :
Status :
Blue
Formulations :
  • Oral solution
Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Rapid eye movement  sleep behaviour disorder. (RBD)

Reserved ONLY if feeding tube in situ, or significant swallowing difficulties, and the use of the whole or crushed tablets are unsuitable

On specialist recommendation

 

 
Links :
SPC
Un
Indication :
Status :
Non Formulary
Formulations :
  • Capsules
Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Rapid eye movement  sleep behaviour disorder. (RBD)

 
Links :
SPC
NFD1
Status :
See narrative
Formulations :
  • Not Specified
Restrictions / Comments:

Important

This entry has not yet been reviewed for inclusion on the joint formulary. However, this information has been published due to the ongoing requirement for prescribers to access the shared care agreement and other resources that were in place prior to the launch of the joint formulary.

Please refer to the list of agreed formulations and former traffic light status available on the PAD page (accessed by clicking the drug name).

 
Links :
SPC
Indication :
Status :
See narrative
Formulations :
  • Not Specified
Restrictions / Comments:

Important

This entry has not yet been reviewed for inclusion on the joint formulary. However, this information has been published due to the ongoing requirement for prescribers to access the shared care agreement and other resources that were in place prior to the launch of the joint formulary.

Please refer to the list of agreed formulations and former traffic light status available on the PAD page (accessed by clicking the drug name).

 
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SPC
Indication :
Status :
Non Formulary
Formulations :
  • Not Specified
Restrictions / Comments:

 
Links :
SPC
NFD1
Indication :
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Injection
Restrictions / Comments:

 
Links :
SPC
Indication :
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Injection
Restrictions / Comments:

 
Links :
SPC
R
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Not Specified
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Service not currently provided by any Surrey Heartlands Trusts
 
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SPC
NHSE
NICE
Indication :
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Intramuscular injection (IM)
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Obstetric analgesia
 
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Indication :
Status :
Non Formulary
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Tablets - Not for chronic or acute, non-malignant pain. Intramuscular injection used in obstetric pain.
 
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Indication :
Status :
Amber
Formulations :
  • Oral suspension
  • Tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Tablets and oral suspension are NOT bioequivalent. Do not confuse with mercaptamine (similar name).
 
Links :
SPC
Un
Status :
Amber
Formulations :
  • Oral suspension
  • Tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Tablets and oral suspension are NOT bioequivalent. Do not confuse with mercaptamine (similar name).
 
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Indication :
Status :
Amber
Formulations :
  • Oral suspension
  • Tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Tablets and oral suspension are NOT bioequivalent. Do not confuse with mercaptamine (similar name).
 
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SPC
Un
Status :
Non Formulary
Formulations :
  • Lozenges
Restrictions / Comments:

 
Links :
SPC
NFD1
Status :
Non Formulary
Formulations :
  • Lozenges
Restrictions / Comments:

 
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SPC
NFD1
Indication :
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Injection
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Restricted Antimicrobial - requires Microbiology Specialist Approval.
 
Links :
SPC
Status :
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
  • Gastro-resistant tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Preferred
Ulcerative colitis only. GP may initiate following diagnosis or advice from specialist. Refer to the Ulcerative Colitis pathway.
Prescribe by brand.: Octasa or Salofalk gastro resistant tablets (or Salofalk granules) are 1st line for new patients Asacol tablets are non-formulary
 
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Status :
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
  • Suppositories
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Ulcerative colitis only. GP may initiate following diagnosis or advice from specialist. Refer to the Ulcerative Colitis pathway.
Prescribe by brand: Octasa, Salofalk, Pentasa
 
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Status :
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
  • Modified release tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Ulcerative colitis only. GP may initiate following diagnosis or advice from specialist. Refer to the Ulcerative Colitis pathway.
Mezevant XL - Reserve for patients with a high pill burden.
 
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Status :
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
  • Granules (slow release)
  • Modified release tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Preferred
Ulcerative colitis only. GP may initiate following diagnosis or advice from specialist. Refer to the Ulcerative Colitis pathway.
Prescribe by brand: Salofalk granules are a 1st-line option for new patients. Pentasa modified-release tablets and granules for patients who require upper GI release.
 
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Status :
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
  • Enema
  • Foam enema
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Ulcerative colitis only. GP may initiate following diagnosis or advice from specialist. Refer to the Ulcerative Colitis pathway.
Prescribe by brand: Pentasa / Salofalk enema
 
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Status :
Non Formulary
Formulations :
  • Gastro-resistant tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Ulcerative colitis only. GP may initiate following diagnosis or advice from specialist. Refer to the Ulcerative Colitis pathway.
Asacol 400mg gastro resitsant tablets have been discontinued. The 800mg tablets are non-formulary.
 
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Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Intravenous injection (IV)
  • Tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Preferred
https://www.toxbase.org/
 
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SPC
Indication :
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Intravenous infusion
  • Intravenous injection (IV)
Restrictions / Comments:

 
Links :
SPC
Indication :
Status :
Green
Formulations :
  • Modified release tablets
  • Tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Preferred
NOTE: 1g oridnary tablets are disproportionately expensive in primary care. 1g modified release tablets are recommended.
 
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Indication :
Status :
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
  • Oral solution
  • Powder
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Oral solution should be reserved for patients with enteral feeding tubes or those unable to swallow tablets. Sachets of powder for oral solution are preferred in patients with swallowing difficulties in primary care.
 
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Indication :
Status :
Non Formulary
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Not a cost-effective option. Prescribe as separate components.

 
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Indication :
Status :
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Reserve combination products for patients in whom the separate components are less appropriate
 
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Indication :
Status :
Non Formulary
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Sitagliptin is the preferred DPP4. Reserve combination products for patients in whom separate components are less appropriate. Existing patients would not be expected to change therapy unless appropriate to do so.

 
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Status :
Blue
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Prescribe on recommendation
 
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SPC
Indication :
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Not Specified
Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Option for non-scarring alopecia

 
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SPC
Un
Status :
Amber
Formulations :
  • Injection
  • Tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Weekly dosing. Tablets - only to prescribe as 2.5mg. DO NOT prescribe or supply 10mg tablets
 
Links :
SPC
Un
Status :
Amber
Formulations :
  • Injection
  • Tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
DO NOT prescribe or supply 10mg tablets. WEEKLY dose frequency. Advise patients to carry the patient alert card / book
 
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Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Intramuscular injection (IM)
Restrictions / Comments:

 
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SPC
Indication :
Status :
Amber
Formulations :
  • Injection
  • Tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Tablets - only prescribe as 2.5mg. DO NOT prescribe or supply 10mg tablets. WEEKLY dosing.
 
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SPC
Un
Status :
Amber
Formulations :
  • Injection
  • Tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
WEEKLY dosing. Only 2.5mg tablets to be prescribed. DO NOT prescribe or supply 10mg tablets
 
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SPC
Un
Status :
Amber
Formulations :
  • Injection
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
WEEKLY dosing.
 
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SPC
Status :
Amber
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
WEEKLY dosing.
2.5mg tablets ONLY. DO NOT PRESCRIBE OR SUPPLY 10mg tablets
 
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SPC
Indication :
Status :
Amber
Formulations :
  • Injection
  • Tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
WEEKLY dosing. Tablets - only prescribe as 2.5mg. DO NOT prescribe or supply 10mg tablets.
 
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SPC
Un
Indication :
Status :
Amber
Formulations :
  • Injection
  • Tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
WEEKLY dosing. Tablets - only prescribe as 2.5mg. DO NOT prescribe or supply 10mg tablets.
 
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SPC
Un
Indication :
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Inhalation
Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Acute, trauma pain.

RSFT - for

  • use during removal of brachytherapy
  • transperineal prostate biopsies
  • pain management during diagnostic / therapeutic procedures
  • pain management by the acute pain team for adult non-obstetric patients
 
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Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Spray
Restrictions / Comments:

 
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SPC
Status :
Blue
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Primary care prescribing on specialist recommendation.
 
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Indication :
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Injection
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
For opioid-induced constipation in terminally ill patients when response to other laxatives is inadequate
RSCH Palliative Care Team only
 
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Status :
Amber
Formulations :
  • Modified release tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
18mg, 27mg, 36mg, 54mg: Prescribe by brand - use the branded-generic with the lowest acquisition cost
 
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SPC
CD
Un
Status :
Amber
Formulations :
  • Immediate release tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

 
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SPC
CD
Un
Status :
Amber
Formulations :
  • Modified release capsules
Restrictions / Comments:

 
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SPC
CD
Un
Status :
Amber
Formulations :
  • Modified release tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Prescribe by brand. Xaggitin XL, Xenidate XL, Affenid XL and Delomsart are the locally agreed brands.

This entry has not yet been reviewed for inclusion on the joint formulary. However, this information has been published due to the ongoing requirement for prescribers to access the shared care agreement and other resources that were in place prior to the launch of the joint formulary.

Please refer to the list of agreed formulations and former traffic light status available on the PAD page (accessed by clicking the drug name).

 
Links :
SPC
CD
Status :
Amber
Formulations :
  • Immediate release tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Prescribe immediate release tablets generically.

This entry has not yet been reviewed for inclusion on the joint formulary. However, this information has been published due to the ongoing requirement for prescribers to access the shared care agreement and other resources that were in place prior to the launch of the joint formulary.

Please refer to the list of agreed formulations and former traffic light status available on the PAD page (accessed by clicking the drug name).

 
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SPC
CD
Indication :
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

Important

RSFT only

 
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SPC
Un
Indication :
Status :
Green
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

 
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SPC
Indication :
Status :
Green
Formulations :
  • Intramuscular injection (IM)
Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Methylprednisolone acetate (Depo-Medrone)

 
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SPC
Indication :
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Intravenous infusion
  • Intravenous injection (IV)
Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Methylprednisolone sodium succinate (Solu-Medrone)

 
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SPC
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Intravenous infusion
  • Tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

 
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SPC
Status :
Green
Formulations :
  • Intra-articular injection
Restrictions / Comments:

 
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SPC
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Intratympanic injection
Restrictions / Comments:

 
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SPC
Un
Indication :
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Intra-ocular injection
Restrictions / Comments:

 
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SPC
Un
Status :
Green
Formulations :
  • Intra-articular injection
Restrictions / Comments:

 
Links :
SPC
Indication :
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Intravenous injection (IV)
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Preferred
https://www.toxbase.org/
 
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SPC
Indication :
Status :
Green
Formulations :
  • Oral solution
  • Tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

 
Links :
SPC
Indication :
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Injection
Restrictions / Comments:

 
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SPC
Status :
Blue
Formulations :
  • Oral solution
  • Tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
On request from the specialist / Cancer Centre
 
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SPC
Status :
Green
Formulations :
  • Subcutaneous infusion
Restrictions / Comments:

 
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SPC
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Injection
  • Tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

 
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SPC
Status :
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
2nd line treatment option. Should not be prescribed for longer than 5 days.
 
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Status :
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
  • Oral solution
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
2nd line treatment option. Should not be prescribed for longer than 5 days.
An option in patients with swallowing difficulties.
 
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Indication :
Status :
Blue
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Initiation by specialist. The licensed (Xaqua) and unlicensed (Zaroxolyn) tablets have different bioavailabilities. These products are not interchangable=Prescribe by Brand
 
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Indication :
Status :
Non Formulary
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
The licensed (Xaqua) and unlicensed (Zaroxolyn) tablets have different bioavailabilities. These products are not interchangable=Prescribe by Brand
 
Links :
Indication :
Status :
Blue
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
The licensed (Xaqua) and unlicensed (Zaroxolyn) tablets have different bioavailabilities. These products are not interchangable=Prescribe by Brand
Prescribing in primary care on recommendation of specialist team only. The licensed (Xaqua) and unlicensed (Zaroxolyn) tablets have different bioavailabilities. These products are not interchangable=Prescribe by Brand
 
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SPC
Indication :
Status :
Green
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

 
Links :
SPC
Indication :
Status :
Green
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

 
Links :
SPC
Indication :
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Injection
Restrictions / Comments:

 
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SPC
Indication :
Status :
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Step 4 of the hypertension pathway. Bisoprolol / atenolol are the preferred, cardio-selective beta blockers for hypertension.
 
Links :
Indication :
Status :
Green
Formulations :
  • Oral solution
  • Tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Follow local guidelines on the use of antimicrobials.
 
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SPC
Indication :
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Infusion
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Follow local guidelines on the use of antimicrobials
 
Links :
SPC
Indication :
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Suppositories
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Follow local guidelines on the use of antimicrobials
 
Links :
SPC
Indication :
Status :
Green
Formulations :
  • Vaginal gel
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Refer to local antimicrobial guidelines. Oral metronidazole is as effective as topical treatment and is more cost-effective.
 
Links :
SPC
Indication :
Status :
Green
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Refer to local antimicrobial guidelines. Oral metronidazole is as effective as topical treatment and is more cost-effective.
 
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SPC
Indication :
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Capsules
Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Under specialist supervision in hospital.

 
Links :
SPC
Indication :
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Capsules
Restrictions / Comments:

 
Links :
SPC
Indication :
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Capsules
Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Cardiology specialists only.

Namuscla brand is non-preferred for this indication

 
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SPC
Indication :
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Capsules
Restrictions / Comments:

 
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SPC
NHSE
NICE
Indication :
Status :
Green
Formulations :
  • Oromucosal gel
Restrictions / Comments:

 
Links :
SPC
Status :
Green
Formulations :
  • Oromucosal solution
  • Subcutaneous infusion
  • Subcutaneous injection (sc)
Restrictions / Comments:

 
Links :
SPC
Indication :
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Oral solution
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Midazolam oral solution (special-order)
 
Links :
SPC
Indication :
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Oral solution
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Midazolam oral solution (special-order)
 
Links :
SPC
Indication :
Status :
Blue
Formulations :
  • Pre-filled oral syringe
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Preferred
Prescribe by BRAND. Buccolam is currently the preferred, lower-cost in patients over 3 months of age
 
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SPC
CD
NICE
Indication :
Status :
Red
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Unlicensed preparations / specials have a Red traffic light status - not for prescribing in primary care.
 
Links :
SPC
CD
Un
Indication :
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Liquid
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
ASPH Paediatrics only - (high-cost) unlicensed midazolam liquid 12.5mg/5ml sugar free.
 
Links :
SPC
CD
R
Indication :
Status :
Blue
Formulations :
  • Pre-filled oral syringe
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Prescribe by BRAND (Epistatus). However, Buccolam is currently the preferred, lower-cost in patients over 3 months of age
 
Links :
SPC
CD
NICE
Indication :
Status :
Red
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Unlicensed preparations / specials have a Red traffic light status - not for prescribing in primary care.
 
Links :
SPC
CD
Un
Indication :
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Liquid
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
ASPH Paediatrics only - (high-cost) unlicensed midazolam liquid 12.5mg/5ml sugar free.
 
Links :
SPC
CD
R
Status :
Blue
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Postural hypotension in Parkinson's disease. Specialist team initiation and supply for at least 1 month before transfer of prescribing to primary care.
 
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SPC
Indication :
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Not Specified
Restrictions / Comments:

 
Links :
SPC
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Restricted to use by Gynaecology and Obstetrics departments only
 
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SPC
CD
R
Indication :
Status :
Non Formulary
Restrictions / Comments:

 
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SPC
NFD1
Indication :
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Injection
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Restricted use: ITU only at SASH Consultants only at RSCH
 
Links :
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Injection
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
ASPH restricted to paediatrics. Off-label
 
Links :
SPC
Un
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Injection
Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Off-label use. For ITU administration via nebuliser system.

 
Links :
SPC
R
Un
Indication :
Status :
Non Formulary
Formulations :
  • Not Specified
Restrictions / Comments:

 
Links :
SPC
NFD1
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Modified release tablets
  • Tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Restricted Use - for use when indicated by local trust antimicrobial guidelines or specialist microbiology recommendation.
 
Links :
SPC
R
Status :
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
  • Not Specified
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Solifenacin is 1st line. Mirabegron for use when antimuscarinics are contraindicated, patients with CNS adverse effects or patients requiring a more potent treatment.
 
Links :
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Intravenous infusion
  • Subcutaneous injection (sc)
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Ulcerative Colitis - adults only.
 
Links :
Status :
Non Formulary
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

 
Links :
SPC
Status :
Non Formulary
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

 
Links :
SPC
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Vaginal tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Restricted to use by Gynaecology and Obstetrics departments only
 
Links :
SPC
CD
R
Indication :
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Eye drops (preservative free)
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Unlicensed cytotoxic. Ophthalmology only
0.02% eye drops.
 
Links :
SPC
Indication :
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Subconjunctival injection
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Unlicensed cytotoxic. Ophthalmology only
 
Links :
SPC
Indication :
Status :
Non Formulary
Formulations :
  • Not Specified
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Discontinued April 2024. Refer to guidelines for alternatives.
 
Links :
Indication :
Status :
Blue
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Initiation and stabilisation by specialist for a minimum of 6 months before transfer of prescribing to primary care.
 
Links :
Indication :
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Safety in pregnancy warnings.
 
Links :
SPC
Un
Indication :
Status :
Amber
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Pregnancy safety warnings.
 
Links :
SPC
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Pregnancy safety warnings.
 
Links :
SPC
Un
Indication :
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Pregnancy safety warnings.
 
Links :
SPC
Un
Indication :
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Not Specified
Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Primary care and outpatient prescribing of antivirals for COVID 19 treatment is through the CMDU service

 
Links :
Indication :
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Not Specified
Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Primary care and outpatient prescribing of antivirals for COVID 19 treatment is through the CMDU service

 
Links :
Indication :
Status :
Green
Formulations :
  • Nasal spray
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Preferred

Recommended 1st line treatment option

 
Links :
Indication :
Status :
Green
Formulations :
  • Nasal spray
Restrictions / Comments:

 
Links :
SPC
Indication :
Status :
Blue
Formulations :
  • Inhaler (dry powder)
Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Specialist recommendation only.  Used in severe asthma.

Only triple therapy DPI licensed for asthma.

Prescribe by BRAND

 
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Indication :
Status :
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
  • Nasal spray
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Reserved for use where monotherapy is inadequate. Not 1st line.
 
Links :
Indication :
Status :
Green
Formulations :
  • Chewable tablets
  • Sachets (granules)
  • Tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
https://www.gov.uk/drug-safety-update/montelukast-singulair-reminder-of-the-risk-of-neuropsychiatric-reactions
 
Links :
Indication :
Status :
Non Formulary
Formulations :
  • Oral drops
Restrictions / Comments:

 
Links :
SPC
CD
Status :
Green
Formulations :
  • Immediate release tablets
  • Oral solution
  • Oro-dispersible
Restrictions / Comments:

 
Links :
SPC
CD
Status :
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
  • Modified release capsules
  • Modified release tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Prescribe modified-release preparations by brand - refer to local guidelines for preferred brands. Zomorph capsules (12-hourly) can be opened for administration in patients unable to swallow the capsules.

 
Links :
SPC
CD
Indication :
Status :
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
  • Immediate release tablets
  • Oral solution
  • Oro-dispersible
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Orodispersible tablets are a cost-effective alternative to oral solution. Reserve oral solution and orodispersible tablets for patients in whom a solid dose form is not suitable.
 
Links :
Indication :
Status :
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
  • Capsules (slow release)
  • Granules (slow release)
  • Tablets (slow release)
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Prescribe modified-release preparations by brand - refer to local guidelines for preferred brands. Zomorph capsules (12-hourly) can be opened for administration in patients unable to swallow the capsules.
 
Links :
Indication :
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Injection
  • Solution for infusion
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
See separate listing for palliative care
 
Links :
Indication :
Status :
Non Formulary
Formulations :
  • Suppositories
Restrictions / Comments:

 
Links :
Guidelines SPC
CD
NFD1
Indication :
Status :
Green
Formulations :
  • Immediate release tablets
  • Oral solution
  • Oro-dispersible
  • Subcutaneous infusion
  • Subcutaneous injection (sc)
Restrictions / Comments:

 
Links :
SPC
CD
Indication :
Status :
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
  • Modified release capsules
  • Modified release tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Prescribe modified-release preparations by brand - refer to local guidelines for preferred brands. Zomorph capsules (12-hourly) can be opened for administration in patients unable to swallow the capsules.

 
Links :
SPC
CD
Indication :
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Mouthwash
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Available to purchase for self care
 
Links :
SPC
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Eye drops
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
SASH: Bacterial conjunctivitis (2nd line or 1st line if severe), Bacterial keratitis (OFF LABEL), Post-op Endophthalmitis (OFF LABEL)
 
Links :
SPC
Indication :
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Restricted Use - for use when indicated by local trust antimicrobial guidelines or specialist microbiology recommendation.
 
Links :
SPC
R
Indication :
Status :
Green
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
ASPH restrict use to cardiology only.
 
Links :
Indication :
Status :
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
  • Nasal ointment
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
2% nasal ointment. Off-label use - 2nd line as per CKS epistaxis guidance. Consider Naseptin unless unsuitable.
 
Links :
SPC
Un
Status :
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
  • Nasal ointment
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
2% nasal ointment. Not for routine use in primary care. Follow advice in CKS
 
Links :
SPC
Status :
Amber
Formulations :
  • Capsules
  • Oral suspension
  • Tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Prescribe generically (except in transplant indications)
 
Links :
SPC
Un
Status :
Amber
Formulations :
  • Capsules
  • Oral suspension
  • Tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Prescribe generically (except in transplant indications)
 
Links :
SPC
Un
Status :
Amber
Formulations :
  • Capsules
  • Oral suspension
  • Tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Prescribe generically (except in transplant indications)
 
Links :
SPC
Un
Indication :
Status :
Amber
Formulations :
  • Capsules
  • Oral suspension
  • Tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Prescribe generically (except in transplant indications)
 
Links :
SPC
Un
Indication :
Status :
Amber
Formulations :
  • Capsules
  • Oral suspension
  • Tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Prescribe generically (except in transplant indications)
 
Links :
SPC
Un
Status :
Amber
Formulations :
  • Capsules
  • Oral suspension
  • Tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Prescribe generically (except in transplant indications)
 
Links :
SPC
Un
Indication :
Status :
Amber
Formulations :
  • Capsules
  • Oral suspension
  • Tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Prescribe generically (except in transplant indications)
 
Links :
SPC
Un
Status :
Amber
Formulations :
  • Capsules
  • Oral suspension
  • Tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Prescribe generically (except in transplant indications)
 
Links :
SPC
Un
Status :
Amber
Formulations :
  • Capsules
  • Oral suspension
  • Tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Prescribe generically (except in transplant indications)
 
Links :
SPC
Un
Indication :
Status :
Amber
Formulations :
  • Capsules
  • Gastro-resistant tablets
  • Oral suspension
  • Tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

 
Links :
SPC
Un
Indication :
Status :
Amber
Formulations :
  • Capsules
  • Gastro-resistant tablets
  • Oral suspension
  • Tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

 
Links :
SPC
Un
Status :
Blue
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

Important

FOR EXISTING PATIENTS only:
GPs may continue to prescribe for existing post-transplant patients only.

NHS England are looking to repatriate these patients in the future. GPs must not accept requests to prescribe for new patients.

 
Links :
SPC
NHSE
Status :
Red
Formulations :
  • Not Specified
Restrictions / Comments:

Important

FOR NEW PATIENTS:  RED drug for post-transplant. Funded via NHS England.

GPs should not accept any new request to start prescribing mycophenolic acid post-transplant.
 

 
Links :
SPC
NHSE