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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

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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

Links

Drug:

Indication :

Bipolar disorder (adolescents)

Status :

Red

Formulations :

Not Specified

Restrictions / Comments:

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

Guidelines SPC

2. Nabilone

Drug:

Nabilone

Indication :

Nausea and vomiting (chemotherapy induced)

Status :

Non Formulary

Formulations :

Capsules

Restrictions / Comments:

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

NFD1

3. Nabumetone

Drug:

Nabumetone

Indication :

Pain & inflammation - musculoskeletal

Status :

Non Formulary

Restrictions / Comments:

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

NFD1

4. Nafarelin acetate

Drug:

Nafarelin acetate

Indication :

Infertility

Status :

Red

Formulations :

Nasal spray

Restrictions / Comments:

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

NFD1

5. Nafarelin acetate

Drug:

Nafarelin acetate

Indication :

Transgender Health - adults

Status :

Amber

Formulations :

Nasal spray

Restrictions / Comments:

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

Guidelines SPC

6. Nafarelin acetate

Drug:

Nafarelin acetate

Indication :

Transgender Health - Children and Young People

Status :

Amber

Formulations :

Nasal spray

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

EXISTING patients only. Do not initiate in new patients.

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

Guidelines SPC

7. Naftidrofuryl oxalate

Drug:

Naftidrofuryl oxalate

Indication :

Peripheral arterial disease

Status :

Green

Formulations :

Capsules

Restrictions / Comments:

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

NICE

8. Naldemedine

Drug:

Naldemedine

Indication :

Constipation

Status :

Green

Formulations :

Tablets

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Opioid-induced constipation. Only after other laxatives have been unsuccessful.

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

Guidelines SPC

NICE

9. Naloxegol

Drug:

Naloxegol

Indication :

Constipation

Status :

Green (see narrative)

Formulations :

Tablets

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Opioid-induced constipation. Only after other laxatives have been unsuccessful.

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

Guidelines SPC

10. Naloxone hydrochloride

Drug:

Naloxone hydrochloride

Indication :

Opioid overdose

Status :

Red

Formulations :

Intravenous injection (IV)

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Please check TOXBASE for further information. https://www.toxbase.org/ . Intramuscular and intranasal preparations are available for use in non-medical settings

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

11. Naloxone hydrochloride

Drug:

Naloxone hydrochloride

Indication :

Opioid overdose

Status :

Red

Formulations :

Nasal spray

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

May be given intranasally in non-medical settings. See Healthy Surrey website for details on accessing naloxone nasal spray in the community https://www.healthysurrey.org.uk/drugs-and-alcohol/naloxone

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

12. Naloxone hydrochloride

Drug:

Naloxone hydrochloride

Indication :

Opioid overdose

Status :

Red

Formulations :

Intramuscular injection (IM)

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

https://www.toxbase.org/ . May be given by intramuscular injection in non-medical settings.

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

13. Naltrexone hydrochloride

Drug:

Naltrexone hydrochloride

Indication :

Multiple sclerosis

Status :

Non Formulary

Formulations :

Not Specified

Restrictions / Comments:

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

NFD1

14. Naltrexone with bupropion

Drug:

Naltrexone with bupropion

Indication :

Weight management in adults

Status :

Non Formulary

Formulations :

Not Specified

Restrictions / Comments:

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

NFD1

NICE

15. Naproxen

Drug:

Naproxen

Indication :

Dysmenorrhoea

Status :

Green

Formulations :

Tablets

Restrictions / Comments:

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

16. Naproxen

Drug:

Naproxen

Indication :

Pain & inflammation - musculoskeletal

Status :

Green

Formulations :

Tablets

Restrictions / Comments:

Preferred

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

17. Naproxen

Drug:

Naproxen

Indication :

Pain & inflammation - musculoskeletal

Status :

Green (see narrative)

Formulations :

Effervescent tablets
Oral suspension

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Effervescent tablets and oral suspension are much more expensive and should be reserved for patients in whom ibuprofen suspension is not suitable. Reserve oral suspension for patients with sodium restriction or for children.

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

18. Naproxen

Drug:

Naproxen

Indication :

Pain & inflammation - musculoskeletal

Status :

Non Formulary

Formulations :

Gastro-resistant tablets

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

More expensive that standard tablets and offer no additional gastro-protection.

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

NFD1

19. Naproxen with esomeprazole

Drug:

Naproxen with esomeprazole

Indication :

Pain & inflammation - musculoskeletal

Status :

Non Formulary

Formulations :

Not Specified

Restrictions / Comments:

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

NFD1

20. Naratriptan hydrochloride

Drug:

Naratriptan hydrochloride

Indication :

Migraine (acute)

Status :

Green

Formulations :

Tablets

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Preferred

Prescribe generically

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

21. Natalizumab

Drug:

Natalizumab

Indication :

Multiple sclerosis

Status :

Red

Formulations :

Intravenous infusion

Restrictions / Comments:

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

NHSE

NICE

22. Nebivolol

Drug:

Nebivolol

Indication :

Heart failure

Status :

Blue

Formulations :

Tablets

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Prescribing in primary care on specialist recommendation.

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

Guidelines SPC

23. Nebivolol

Drug:

Nebivolol

Indication :

Hypertension

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.

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

Guidelines SPC

NICE

24. Nefopam hydrochloride

Drug:

Nefopam hydrochloride

Indication :

Pain

Status :

Green (see narrative)

Formulations :

Tablets

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Reserve for when alternatives are contraindicated or ineffective. At RSFT - initiation by pain team only.

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

Guidelines SPC

25. Neomycin sulfate

Drug:

Neomycin sulfate

Indication :

Antibiotic Prophylaxis for colorectal surgery

Status :

Red

Formulations :

Solution

Restrictions / Comments:

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

26. Neostigmine bromide

Drug:

Neostigmine bromide

Indication :

Myasthenia gravis

Status :

Red

Formulations :

Injection

Restrictions / Comments:

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

27. Nepafenac

Drug:

Nepafenac

Indication :

Postoperative pain and inflammation (eye)

Status :

Red

Formulations :

Eye drops

Restrictions / Comments:

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

28. Nevirapine

Drug:

Nevirapine

Indication :

Prevention of HIV vertical transmission

Status :

Red

Formulations :

Oral solution

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Restricted use - prevention of vertical transmission in babies born to HIV-positive mothers. Use as recommended in BHIVA guidelines

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

NHSE

29. Nicardipine hydrochloride

Drug:

Nicardipine hydrochloride

Indication :

Hypertension

Status :

Red

Formulations :

Injection

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Specialist only

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

Guidelines SPC

30. Nicorandil

Drug:

Nicorandil

Indication :

Angina

Status :

Green

Formulations :

Tablets

Restrictions / Comments:

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

31. Nicotinic acid

Drug:

Nicotinic acid

Indication :

Familial hypercholesterolaemia

Status :

Non Formulary

Formulations :

Not Specified

Restrictions / Comments:

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

NFD1

32. Nifedipine

Drug:

Nifedipine

Indication :

Angina

Status :

Green

Formulations :

Modified release tablets

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Prescribe by BRAND.

Tensipine MR (Twice daily) and Adipine XL (once daily) are the preferred tablet brands.

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

33. Nifedipine

Drug:

Nifedipine

Indication :

Angina

Status :

Green

Formulations :

Modified release capsules

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Prescribe by BRAND.

Coracten SR (Twice daily) and Coracten XL (once daily) are the preferred capsule brands.

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

34. Nifedipine

Drug:

Nifedipine

Indication :

Hiccups in palliative care

Status :

Red

Formulations :

Capsules

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Use by palliative care teams.

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

35. Nifedipine

Drug:

Nifedipine

Indication :

Hypertension

Status :

Green

Formulations :

Modified release tablets

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Prescribe by BRAND

Tensipine MR (Twice daily) and Adipine XL (once daily) are the preferred tablet brands.

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

Guidelines SPC

NICE

36. Nifedipine

Drug:

Nifedipine

Indication :

Hypertension

Status :

Green

Formulations :

Modified release capsules

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Prescribe by BRAND

Coracten SR (Twice daily) and Coracten XL (once daily) are the preferred capsule brands.

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

Guidelines SPC

NICE

37. Nifedipine

Drug:

Nifedipine

Indication :

Hypertension

Status :

Green

Formulations :

Capsules

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Prescribe by BRAND

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

Guidelines SPC

NICE

38. Nifedipine

Drug:

Nifedipine

Indication :

Raynaud's Phenomenon

Status :

Green

Formulations :

Capsules

Restrictions / Comments:

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

39. Nifedipine

Drug:

Nifedipine

Indication :

Tenesmus

Status :

Red

Formulations :

Capsules

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Use by palliative care teams.

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

40. Nimodipine

Drug:

Nimodipine

Indication :

Subarachnoid haemorrhage

Status :

Red

Formulations :

Intravenous infusion
Tablets

Restrictions / Comments:

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

41. Nintedanib

Drug:

Nintedanib

Indication :

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

Status :

Red

Formulations :

Capsules

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

NHSE Specialist Commissioned Services only

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

NHSE

NICE

42. Nintedanib

Drug:

Nintedanib

Indication :

Interstitial lung disease

Status :

Red

Formulations :

Capsules

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

NHSE Specialist Commissioned Services only

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

NHSE

NICE

43. Nirmatrelvir with Ritonavir

Drug:

Nirmatrelvir with Ritonavir

Indication :

Covid-19

Status :

Red

Formulations :

Not Specified

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

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

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

44. Nitazoxanide

Drug:

Nitazoxanide

Indication :

Hepatitis C

Status :

Red

Formulations :

Not Specified

Restrictions / Comments:

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

NHSE

45. Nitric oxide

Drug:

Nitric oxide

Indication :

Pulmonary arterial hypertension

Status :

Non Formulary

Formulations :

Not Specified

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

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

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

NFD1

NHSE

46. Nitrofurantoin

Drug:

Nitrofurantoin

Indication :

Bacterial infection

Status :

Green

Formulations :

Not Specified

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Follow local guidelines on the use of antimicrobials.

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

47. Nitrous oxide

Drug:

Nitrous oxide

Indication :

Pain (Palliative care)

Status :

Red

Formulations :

Inhalation

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Palliative care teams. In-patient use only.

Nitrous oxide 50% and oxygen 50%

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

48. Nizatidine

Drug:

Nizatidine

Indication :

Acid suppression (Adults)

Status :

Green (see narrative)

Formulations :

Capsules

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Preferred

For use where a PPI is not suitable and an H2RA is indicated. For doses of 300mg, please prescribe 2x150mg as this is considerably more cost effective.

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

Guidelines SPC

49. Nonacog alfa

Drug:

Nonacog alfa

Indication :

Haemophilia

Status :

Red

Formulations :

Not Specified

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

NHS England - specialist centres only

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

NHSE

50. Nonacog beta pegol

Drug:

Nonacog beta pegol

Indication :

Haemophilia

Status :

Red

Formulations :

Not Specified

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

NHS England - specialist centres only

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

NHSE

51. Noradrenaline/norepinephrine

Drug:

Noradrenaline/norepinephrine

Indication :

Hypotension

Status :

Red

Formulations :

Injection

Restrictions / Comments:

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

52. Norethisterone

Drug:

Norethisterone

Indication :

Menorrhagia

Status :

Green

Formulations :

Tablets

Restrictions / Comments:

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

53. Norethisterone

Drug:

Norethisterone

Indication :

Menstrual symptoms

Status :

Green

Formulations :

Tablets

Restrictions / Comments:

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

54. Norfloxacin

Drug:

Norfloxacin

Indication :

Bacterial infection

Status :

Red

Formulations :

Tablets

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Restricted Use - for use when indicated by local trust antimicrobial guidelines or specialist microbiology recommendation.

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

55. Nortriptyline

Drug:

Nortriptyline

Indication :

Pain (Neuropathic)

Status :

Non Formulary

Formulations :

Not Specified

Restrictions / Comments:

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

NFD1

56. Nutilis Clear

Drug:

Nutilis Clear

Indication :

Dysphagia

Status :

Green

Formulations :

Powder

Restrictions / Comments:

Preferred

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

Guidelines SPC

57. Nutriprem 2 liquid

Drug:

Nutriprem 2 liquid

Indication :

Nutrition (Infant)

Status :

Red

Formulations :

Liquid

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Only in exceptional clinical circumstances as communicated by the specialist, with an expectation to transition to powder) NOT parental convenience. Prescribe as 200ml and review need at each prescription with consideration for transition to powder

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :