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Records returned : 162 (on 21 Nov 2024 at 20:04:20).

Drug
Indication
Status
Trust Alignment
Links
Restrictions/Comments
Tacalcitol
No Information Returned
Tacrolimus
No Information Returned
07.04.01
07.04.05
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
  • Tablets
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
Important
Preferred
2.5mg tadalafil is non-formulary.
07.04.01
07.04.05
Blue
Formulations :
  • Tablets
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
Important
2.5mg tablets are non-formulary (very costly)
07.04.01
07.04.05
Non Formulary
Formulations :
  • 2.5mg ONCE DAILY
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
BNF SPC
NFD1
Important
2.5mg tablets are non-formulary (very costly)
07.04.01
07.04.05
Non Formulary
Formulations :
  • Not Specified
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
BNF SPC
NFD1
07.04.01
07.04.05
Non Formulary
Formulations :
  • 2.5mg ONCE DAILY
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
Important
Once daily tadalafil 2.5mg is non-formulary. Sildenafil is 1st line. Tadalafil (10mg, 20mg or 5mg) is an alternative.
07.04.01
07.04.05
Non Formulary
Formulations :
  • Tablets
  • ONCE DAILY
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
BNF SPC
NFD1
Tadalafil (Vasodilator Antihypertensive)
No Information Returned
Tafamidis
No Information Returned
11.06.00
Blue
Formulations :
  • Eye drops (preservative free)
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
Important
Prescribe generically. Initiation by specialist team before transfer of prescribing to primary care
Tafluprost and timolol
No Information Returned
Talc purified
No Information Returned
Blue
Formulations :
  • Oral solution
  • Tablets
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
Non Formulary
Formulations :
  • Not Specified
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
BNF SPC
NFD1
07.04.01
07.04.02
Green
Formulations :
  • Modified release capsules
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
Preferred
07.04.01
07.04.02
Non Formulary
Formulations :
  • Modified release tablets
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
BNF SPC
NFD1
Important
Use modified release capsules
Non Formulary
Formulations :
  • Not Specified
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
BNF SPC
NFD1
Blue
Formulations :
  • Modified release tablets
  • Tablets
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
BNF SPC
CD
R
Important
Only on recommendation by a pain specialist for patients not responding to / not tolerating morphine or oxycodone
Tars
No Information Returned
Taurine
No Information Returned
Taurolidine
No Information Returned
Tazarotene
No Information Returned
Tedizolid
No Information Returned
Tegafur
No Information Returned
Tegafur/gimeracil/oteracil
No Information Returned
05.01.07
Red
Formulations :
  • Injection
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
BNF SPC
R
Important
Restricted Use - for use when indicated by local trust antimicrobial guidelines or specialist microbiology recommendation. Follow local guidelines on the use of antimicrobials. This drug requires Therapeutic Drug Monitoring.
Telaprevir
No Information Returned
05.03.03
Non Formulary
Formulations :
  • Not Specified
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
Important
Non-formulary for new patients, but current patients may continue
Telithromycin
No Information Returned
02.05.05
Green
Formulations :
  • Tablets
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
Telmisartan with diuretic
No Information Returned
Telotristat ethyl
No Information Returned
Temazepam
No Information Returned
Red
Formulations :
  • Injection
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
BNF SPC
R
Important
Restricted Use - for use when indicated by local trust antimicrobial guidelines or specialist microbiology recommendation.
Temoporfin
No Information Returned
Temozolomide
No Information Returned
Temsirolimus
No Information Returned
02.10.02
Red
Formulations :
  • Injection
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
02.10.02
Red
Formulations :
  • Intravenous injection (IV)
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
Important
10,000 unit injection - licensed for acute MI
Tenofovir alafenamide
No Information Returned
05.03.01
05.03.03
Red
Formulations :
  • Granules
  • Tablets
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
BNF NICE SPC
R
NHSE
NICE
Important
RESTRICTED - to be used under advice from Consultant Microbiologist
Tenoxicam
No Information Returned
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
  • Not Specified
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
BNF SPC
R
Important
Restricted for patients with renal or hepatic failure
05.02.05
13.10.02
Green
Formulations :
  • Not Specified
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
Red
Formulations :
  • Infusion
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
BNF SPC
R
Important
Under specialist supervision in hospital
Terbutaline sulphate
No Information Returned
Terfenadine
No Information Returned
08.02.04
Red
Formulations :
  • Tablets
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
Teriparatide
No Information Returned
Terlipressin
No Information Returned
Terpin hydrate
No Information Returned
Testolactone
No Information Returned
06.04.02
Green
Formulations :
  • Gel
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
BNF SPC
Un
Important
Prescribe generically as "Testosterone 2% transdermal gel 60g"
06.04.02
Amber
Formulations :
  • Gel
  • Injection
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
06.04.02
Amber
Formulations :
  • Gel
  • Injection
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
06.04.02
Non Formulary
Formulations :
  • Cream
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
BNF SPC
U
Important
Androfeme is unlicensed in the UK. Other products can be used off-label
Testosterone enantate
No Information Returned
Testosterone esters
No Information Returned
Testosterone propionate
No Information Returned
Testosterone undecanoate
No Information Returned
Tetanus
No Information Returned
Tetanus immunoglobulin
No Information Returned
04.09.03
Blue
Formulations :
  • Tablets
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
Important
Includes choreas, Huntington's chorea, dyskinesia, hemiballismus
11.07.00
15.02.01
Red
Formulations :
  • Eye drops (preservative free, unit dose)
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
Important
0.5% and 1% preservative free eye drops
Tetracaine hydrochloride
No Information Returned
Tetracosactide
No Information Returned
05.01.03
Red
Formulations :
  • Tablets
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
Tetracycline combined preparations
No Information Returned
Tetracycline hydrochloride
No Information Returned
Tezacaftor/ivacaftor
No Information Returned
Thalidomide (Antileprotic)
No Information Returned
Thalidomide (Immunomodulating)
No Information Returned
Theophylline
No Information Returned
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
  • Tablets
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
Important
For supplementation in cases of concern regarding deficiency post-surgery or for prevention of Wernicke’s encephalopathy
Thiopental sodium
No Information Returned
Thioridazine
No Information Returned
Thymol
No Information Returned
Thyrotropin alfa
No Information Returned
Tiabendazole
No Information Returned
04.08.01
Non Formulary
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
BNF SPC
NFD1
Tiaprofenic acid
No Information Returned
06.04.01
Green
Formulations :
  • Tablets
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
Important
Prescribe generically
02.09.00
Blue
Formulations :
  • Tablets
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
Important
Clopidogrel is the preferred option. Specialist initiation and at least one month supply before transfer to primary care
02.09.00
Blue
Formulations :
  • Oro-dispersible
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
Important
Clopidogrel is the preferred option. Specialist initiation and at least one month supply before transfer to primary care
Reserve for use in patients with swallowing difficulties.
Ticarcillin with clavulanic acid
No Information Returned
Tick-borne encephalitis vaccine
No Information Returned
Ticlopidine hydrochloride
No Information Returned
05.01.03
Red
Formulations :
  • Infusion
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
BNF SPC
R
SA
Important
Restricted Use - for use when indicated by local trust antimicrobial guidelines or specialist microbiology recommendation.
13.05.02
13.05.03
Red
Formulations :
  • Not Specified
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
Tiludronic acid
No Information Returned
02.04.00
11.06.00
Blue
Formulations :
  • Eye drops
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
Important
0.25% and 0.5% eye drops. Prescribe generically. Initiation by specialist team before transfer of prescribing to primary care.
02.04.00
11.06.00
Blue
Formulations :
  • Eye gel
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
Important
0.25% and 0.5% gel-forming solution (Timoptol-LA) Initiation by specialist team before transfer of prescribing to primary care.
02.04.00
11.06.00
Blue
Formulations :
  • Eye drops (preservative free, unit dose)
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
Important
0.1% (1mg/g) preservative free eye gel. Once daily use. Initiation by specialist team before transfer of prescribing to primary care.
Timolol and bimatoprost
No Information Returned
Timolol and brimonidine
No Information Returned
Timolol and travoprost
No Information Returned
Timolol with diuretic
No Information Returned
Timothy grass pollen allergen extract
No Information Returned
05.01.11
Red
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
Green
Formulations :
  • Subcutaneous injection (sc)
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
Blue
Formulations :
  • Subcutaneous injection (sc)
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
Important
Specialist initiation and at least one month supply before transfer to primary care (excluding obstetric and cancer patients).
Red
Formulations :
  • Subcutaneous injection (sc)
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
Red
Formulations :
  • Subcutaneous injection (sc)
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
Red
Formulations :
  • Subcutaneous injection (sc)
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
BNF SPC
Un
Important
Off-label use.
Tioconazole
No Information Returned
Tioguanine
No Information Returned
Tiopronin
No Information Returned
Tiotropium bromide
No Information Returned
Tiotropium bromide/olodaterol
No Information Returned
05.03.01
Red
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
BNF SPC
R
NHSE
Important
Restricted Antimicrobial - requires GUM Specialist approval
Tirbanibulin
No Information Returned
06.01.02
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
  • Injection
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
Important
3rd line where dulaglutide or semaglutide are unsuitable / unavailable
06.01.02
Non Formulary
Formulations :
  • Subcutaneous injection (sc)
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
Titanium dioxide
No Information Returned
Tivozanib
No Information Returned
Blue
Formulations :
  • Tablets
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
Important
Specialist to retain prescribing for first 4 months. Monitor liver function.
05.01.04
11.03.01
Red
Formulations :
  • Inhalation
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
BNF SPC
NHSE
10.01.03
Red
Formulations :
  • Intravenous infusion
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
Important
Severe disease only
10.01.03
Red
Formulations :
  • Not Specified
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
BNF SPC
NHSE
Important
Specialist centres only
10.01.03
Red
Formulations :
  • Not Specified
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
BNF SPC
NHSE
Important
Specialist centres only
Tocofersolan
No Information Returned
Tocopheryl acetate
No Information Returned
01.05.03
10.01.03
Red
Formulations :
  • Tablets
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
Important
Ulcerative colitis - adults only
01.05.03
10.01.03
Red
Formulations :
  • Tablets
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
01.05.03
10.01.03
Red
Formulations :
  • Tablets
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
Important
Severe disease only
01.05.03
10.01.03
Red
Formulations :
  • Tablets
  • Tablets (slow release)
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
01.05.03
10.01.03
Red
Formulations :
  • Not Specified
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
BNF SPC
NHSE
Important
Specialist centres only
Tolbutamide
No Information Returned
04.09.01
Amber
Formulations :
  • Tablets
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
Tolfenamic acid
No Information Returned
Tolnaftate
No Information Returned
07.04.02
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
  • Immediate release tablets
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
Important
1st line in patients with renal impairment
07.04.02
Non Formulary
Formulations :
  • Modified release tablets
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
Important
Switch to solifenacin (or formulary alternative) recommended
Tolvaptan
No Information Returned
04.07.04
04.08.01
Green
Formulations :
  • Tablets
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
BNF SPC
SA
Important
Pregnancy Prevention Plan required for females of childbearing potential.
04.07.04
04.08.01
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
  • Capsules
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
BNF SPC
SA
Important
Pregnancy Prevention Plan required for females of childbearing potential.
Capsules (Sprinkle) reserved for use in patients who cannot swallow tablets.
04.07.04
04.08.01
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
  • Oral suspension
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
BNF SPC
SA
Important
Pregnancy Prevention Plan required for females of childbearing potential.
Only use where patient cannot swallow tablets or capsules (sprinkle) are not suitable.
04.07.04
04.08.01
Blue
Formulations :
  • Capsules
  • Oral suspension
  • Tablets
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
BNF SPC
SA
Important
Pregnancy Prevention Plan required for females of childbearing potential.
Capsules (Sprinkle) reserved for use in patients who cannot swallow tablets. Liquid reserved for patients who cannot swallow tablets or capsules
Topotecan
No Information Returned
Torasemide
No Information Returned
Toremifene citrate
No Information Returned
Trabectedin
No Information Returned
13.05.03
Red
Formulations :
  • Subcutaneous injection (sc)
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
  • Capsules
  • Soluble tablets
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
BNF SPC
CD
Important
NICE CG 173 Consider tramadol only if acute rescue therapy is needed. Prescribe a short course (2-4 weeks on an acute script) and review at least every 3 months.
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
  • Modified release capsules
  • Modified release tablets
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
BNF SPC
CD
Important
NICE CG 173 Consider tramadol only if acute rescue therapy is needed. Prescribe a short course (2-4 weeks on an acute script) and review at least every 3 months.
MR preparations to be prescribed by brand. Marol MR tablets are the locally preferred brand for primary care.
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
  • Modified release capsules
  • Modified release tablets
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
Important
Branded prescribing is recommended for modified release tramadol. Do not confuse 12 hourly and 24 hourly preparations. Consider tramadol where maximum tolerated doses of codeine / dihydrocodeine are ineffective.
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
  • Soluble tablets
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
Important
Reserved for patients unable to swallow solid dose forms or for administration via an enteral tube. Consider use where maximum tolerated doses of codeine / dihydrocodeine are ineffective.
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
  • Oro-dispersible
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
Important
Reserved for patients unable to swallow solid dose forms or for administration via an enteral tube. Consider use where maximum tolerated doses of codeine / dihydrocodeine are ineffective.
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
  • Capsules
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
Important
Consider use where maximum tolerated doses of codeine / dihydrocodeine are ineffective.
Red
Formulations :
  • Injection
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
Non Formulary
Formulations :
  • Oral solution
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
Non Formulary
Formulations :
  • Oral drops
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
Non Formulary
Formulations :
  • Not Specified
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
Non Formulary
Formulations :
  • Not Specified
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
Guidelines BNF SPC
NFD1
CD
Trametinib
No Information Returned
Trandolapril
No Information Returned
Trandolapril with calcium channel blocker
No Information Returned
02.11.00
Green
Formulations :
  • Tablets
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
Important
Includes menorrhagia, epistaxis and local fibrinolysis
02.11.00
Green
Formulations :
  • Tablets
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
Important
short term prophylaxis
02.11.00
Red
Formulations :
  • Injection
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
Important
Includes menorrhagia, epistaxis and local fibrinolysis
02.11.00
Red
Formulations :
  • Injection
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
02.11.00
Non Formulary
Formulations :
  • Capsules
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
BNF SPC
NFD1
Important
Includes menorrhagia, epistaxis and local fibrinolysis
Blue
Formulations :
  • Tablets
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
Important
Initiation and stabilisation by specialist for a minimum of 6 months before transfer of prescribing to primary care.
Trastuzumab
No Information Returned
11.06.00
Blue
Formulations :
  • Eye drops
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
Important
Prescribe generically. Initiation by specialist team before transfer of prescribing to primary care
Blue
Formulations :
  • Eye drops
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
Important
Prescribe generically. Initiation by specialist team before transfer of prescribing to primary care
Trazodone hydrochloride
No Information Returned
Treosulfan
No Information Returned
Tretinoin
No Information Returned
10.01.02
11.04.01
12.01.01
Green
Formulations :
  • Intra-articular injection
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
10.01.02
11.04.01
12.01.01
Red
Formulations :
  • Intravitreal injection
  • Intracameral injection
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
Important
40mg/mL Preservative Free Ophthalmic Suspension (Medical Device)
10.01.02
11.04.01
12.01.01
Red
Formulations :
  • Intravitreal injection
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
BNF SPC
U
Important
ophthalmic suspension 40mg/ml. Intracinol is not a licensed product. Kenalog is off label.
Green
Formulations :
  • Intra-articular injection
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
Triamterene
No Information Returned
Triamterene with loop diuretics
No Information Returned
Triamterene with thiazides
No Information Returned
Trichloroacetic acid
No Information Returned
Triclofos sodium
No Information Returned
Triclosan
No Information Returned
Trientine dihydrochloride
No Information Returned
Trientine tetrahydrochloride
No Information Returned
Trifluoperazine
No Information Returned
Trifluridine (Antivirals)
No Information Returned
Trifluridine/tipiracil
No Information Returned
Blue
Formulations :
  • Oral solution
  • Tablets
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
BNF SPC
Un
Important
Paediatrics only. Transfer to primary care only after initiation and stabilisation.
Non Formulary
Formulations :
  • Not Specified
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
BNF SPC
NFD1
Trilostane
No Information Returned
Trimetaphan camsilate
No Information Returned
Trimetazidine hydrochloride
No Information Returned
05.01.08
Green
Formulations :
  • Oral suspension
  • Tablets
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
Important
Follow local guidelines on the use of antimicrobials.
Trimipramine maleate
No Information Returned
Tripotassium dicitratobismuthate
No Information Returned
06.07.02
08.03.04
Amber
Formulations :
  • Injection
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
06.07.02
08.03.04
Amber
Formulations :
  • Injection
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
06.07.02
08.03.04
Red
Formulations :
  • Injection
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
Triptorelin acetate
No Information Returned
Triptorelin embonate
No Information Returned
Trisodium edetate
No Information Returned
11.05.00
Red
Formulations :
  • Eye drops (preservative free, unit dose)
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
Important
0.5% and 1% unit dose eye drops
Red
Formulations :
  • Intracameral injection
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
Tropisetron
No Information Returned
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
  • Immediate release tablets
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
Important
Alternative 1st line in patients where anticholinergic burden is a problem or on medicines that interact.
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
  • Modified release tablets
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
Important
2nd line in patients where anticholinergic burden is a problem or on medicines that interact.
04.03.04
N/A
Formulations :
  • Capsules
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
BNF SPC
NFD2
Turpentine oil
No Information Returned
Tyloxapol
No Information Returned
Typhoid
No Information Returned
 

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Non formulary
NFD2
Not assessed for formulary status. Apply to APC / DTC before use.
CD
Controlled drug. Prescribing and/or storage requirements may apply
R
Restrictions apply
SA
Safety Alert
U
Unlicensed - no UK marketing license in place
Un
Off-label use. Not licensed for this indication.
NHSE
Treatment commissioned by NHS England
CDF
CDF
ICB
Treatment commissioned by the ICB
BlueTeq form to be completed
NICE

Traffic Light 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.
Black
Now referred to as "Non Formulary" but some BLACK drugs remain pending review. Not recommended for use in any health setting across Surrey and NW Sussex health economy.
Amber Star
Now referred to as "Blue" but some Amber Star drugs remain pending review. Prescribing initiated and stabliised 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.
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 Surrey and NW Sussex health economy. (Formerly BLACK traffic light status)
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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.
Green - Black
Now referred to as "Do not initiate in new patients" but some GREEN/BLACK drugs remain pending review. These drugs are NOT for new initiations (BLACK, (now referred to as Non Formulary)) but prescribing for existing patients may continue (GREEN). Please refer to the narrative on the Drug Profile page for further information if required.
See narrative
See narrative - is applied in instances where there may be more than one traffic light status for a drug. This occurs when the traffic light status may differ between specific cohorts of patients e.g. those of childbearing potential and those who are not (in the case of sodium valproate)
Do not initiate in new patients
These drugs are NOT for new initiations (Non Formulary) but prescribing for existing patients may continue (GREEN). Please refer to the narrative on the Drug Profile page for further information if required. (Formerly GREEN/BLACK traffic light status)
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