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A-Z of Drugs : A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

A to Z of Drugs : Z

Records returned : 25 (on 21 Nov 2024 at 16:31:36).

Drug
Indication
Status
Trust Alignment
Links
Restrictions/Comments
Zafirlukast
No Information Returned
Zalcitabine
No Information Returned
Zaleplon
No Information Returned
Zanamivir
No Information Returned
Zanubrutinib
No Information Returned
Ziconotide acetate
No Information Returned
05.03.01
Zidovudine
HIV infection
Red
Formulations :
  • Capsules
  • Oral solution
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
BNF SPC
R
NHSE
Important
Restricted Antimicrobial - requires GUM Specialist approval
05.03.01
Zidovudine
Prevention of HIV vertical transmission
Red
Formulations :
  • Not Specified
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
BNF SPC
R
NHSE
Important
Restricted use - prevention of vertical transmission in babies born to HIV-positive mothers. Use as recommended in BHIVA guidelines
Zinc acetate
No Information Returned
Zinc oxide
No Information Returned
Zinc paste
No Information Returned
Zinc paste and calamine
No Information Returned
Zinc paste and ichthammol
No Information Returned
Zinc paste, calamine and clioquinol
No Information Returned
Zinc sulfate
No Information Returned
Zinc sulfate monohydrate
No Information Returned
Ziprasidone hydrochloride
No Information Returned
Zoledronic acid
No Information Returned
04.07.04
Zolmitriptan
Migraine (acute)
Green
Formulations :
  • Nasal spray
  • Tablets
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
BNF SPC
Important
Prescribe generically
04.07.04
Zolmitriptan
Migraine (acute)
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
  • Oro-dispersible
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
BNF SPC
Important
Prescribe generically
Use orodispersible tablets in patients with swallowing difficulties, nausea or vomitting.
04.07.04
Zolmitriptan
Cluster headaches
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
  • Nasal spray
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
BNF SPC
Un
Important
Prescribe generically. Off-label use.
04.07.04
Zolmitriptan
Menstrual related migraine
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
  • Tablets
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
BNF SPC
Un
Important
Off-label. Use if inadequate response to standard acute migraine treatments.
Zolpidem tartrate
No Information Returned
04.08.01
Zonisamide
Epilepsy
Blue
Formulations :
  • Capsules
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
BNF SPC
04.08.01
Zonisamide
Epilepsy
Blue
Formulations :
  • Oral suspension
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
BNF SPC
Important
Zonisamide 20mg/ml is the only licensed oral suspension available.
Zopiclone
No Information Returned
Zotepine
No Information Returned
Zuclopenthixol acetate
No Information Returned
Zuclopenthixol decanoate
No Information Returned
Zuclopenthixol hydrochloride
No Information Returned
 

For information about the icons and status values within this site, please refer to the keys below.

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
Please add a description.
N/A
Please add a description.
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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