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Search Results : Hypersalivation in adults (Hyoscine hydrobromide - Hypersalivation in adults)

Records returned : 12 (on 20 Apr 2025 at 00:23:27). .

Drug
Indication
Status
Trust Alignment
Links
Restrictions/Comments
04.06.00
11.05.00
Hyoscine hydrobromide
Hypersalivation in adults
Green
Formulations :
  • Patches
  • Tablets
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
Guidelines BNF SPC
Un
Important
Off-label use.
04.06.00
11.05.00
Hypersalivation in adults
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
  • Oral solution
  • Oral suspension
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
Guidelines BNF SPC
U
Important
100mcg per ml. Unlicensed formulation.
04.03.01
04.07.03
04.07.04
Amitriptyline hydrochloride
Hypersalivation in adults
Green
Formulations :
  • Tablets
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
Guidelines BNF SPC
Un
Important
Off-label use. Lowest cost treatment option.
04.03.01
04.07.03
04.07.04
Hypersalivation in adults
Green
Formulations :
  • Oral solution
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
Guidelines BNF SPC
Un
Important
Off-label use
03.01.02
12.02.01
Ipratropium bromide
Hypersalivation in adults
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
  • Nasal spray
  • Sublingual spray
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
Guidelines BNF SPC
Un
Important
Nasal spray applied sublingually. Off-label use.
03.01.02
12.02.01
Hypersalivation in adults
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
  • Inhaler (Metered Dose)
  • Sublingual spray
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
Guidelines BNF SPC
Un
Important
Metered dose inhaler applied sublingually. Off-label use.
04.09.02
19.02.07
Procyclidine hydrochloride
Hypersalivation in adults
Blue
Formulations :
  • Oral solution
  • Tablets
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
Guidelines BNF SPC
Un
Important
Specialist team initiation and stabilisation. At least 1 month supply before request for primary care prescribing.
01.02.00
11.05.00
19.02.07
Atropine sulfate
Hypersalivation in adults
Blue
Formulations :
  • Eye drops
  • Sub-lingual drops
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
Guidelines BNF SPC
Un
Important
Off-label use. 1% Eye drops used sublingually. NOTE - the bottles (5ml / 10ml) are VERY expensive in primary care (>£150 per bottle) and should only be used where the unit dose Minims is not suitable and atropine is the required therapy. Primary Care may prescribe on request from the specialist team.
01.02.00
11.05.00
19.02.07
Hypersalivation in adults
Blue
Formulations :
  • Eye drops (unit dose)
  • Sub-lingual drops
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
Guidelines BNF SPC
Un
Important
1% Minims eye drops used sublingually. Each unit dose can continue to be used for 24 hours after opening (multiple doses). One Minims unit per day. Off-label use. Primary Care may prescribe on request from the specialist team.
04.09.02
Trihexyphenidyl hydrochloride
Hypersalivation in adults
Blue
Formulations :
  • Oral solution
  • Tablets
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
Guidelines BNF SPC
Un
Important
Off-label use. Transfer of prescribing responsibility to primary care after initiation and stabilisation of treatment - minimum of 1 month supply from the specialist team
01.02.00
03.01.02
Glycopyrronium bromide
Hypersalivation in adults
Blue
Formulations :
  • Tablets
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
Guidelines BNF SPC
Un
Important
Off-label use. Expensive treatment option - consider an alternative. Transfer of prescribing responsibility to primary care after initiation and stabilisation of treatment - minimum of 1 month supply from the specialist team.
01.02.00
03.01.02
Hypersalivation in adults
Blue
Formulations :
  • Oral solution
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
Guidelines BNF SPC
Un
Important
1mg/5ml oral solution (sugar free) off-label use. Transfer of prescribing responsibility to primary care after initiation and stabilisation of treatment - minimum of 1 month supply from the specialist team.
 

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Icon/Links Key

NFD1
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
BlueTeq form to be completed
NICE
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)
See Below
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N/A
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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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