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Drug
Indication
Status
Trust Alignment
Links
Restrictions/Comments
01.03.05
Green
Formulations :
- Capsules
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
Preferred
1st line option in children who are able to swallow capsules.
Most capsules can also be opened and mixed with water or fruit juice (licensed).
07.04.01
Green
Formulations :
- Immediate release tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Preferred
07.04.02
Green
Formulations :
- Modified release capsules
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Preferred
07.04.02
Green
Formulations :
- Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
Preferred
1st line unless contra-indicated
02.04.00
04.07.04
Green
Formulations :
- Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
04.07.04
04.08.01
Green
Formulations :
- Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
Pregnancy Prevention Plan required for females of childbearing potential.
04.07.03
04.07.04
Green
Formulations :
- Oral solution
- Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Green
Formulations :
- Oral solution
- Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Preferred
04.06.00
Green
Formulations :
- Oral suspension
- Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
04.07.03
Green
Formulations :
- Capsules
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
Licensed only for diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain but also recommended as per NICE CG173 (off- label indication) as a treatment option in neuropathic pain.
04.07.03
04.07.04
04.08.01
Green
Formulations :
- Capsules
- Oral solution
- Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
First line gabapentinoid.
01.03.05
Green
Formulations :
- Capsules
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
Preferred
1st line for patients with no swallowing difficulties.
2nd line for adults with swallowing difficulties / feeding tubes - capsules can be opened.
01.03.05
Green
Formulations :
- Capsules
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
Preferred
1st line for patients with no swallowing difficulties.
03.04.03
Green
Formulations :
- Auto-injector
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
Epipen,/Jext / Emerade - Prescribe by brand.
Injection technique is device-specific
10.02.02
Green
Formulations :
- Not Specified
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
10.03.02
Green
Formulations :
- Cream
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
0.025% cream (Zacin brand) is licensed for this indication.
(0.075% Axsain cream is NOT licensed for osteoarthritis)
06.04.02
Green
Formulations :
- Gel
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
Prescribe generically as "Testosterone 2% transdermal gel 60g"
06.01.02
Green
Formulations :
- Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
If a patient with diabetes were on insulin and on multiple other treatments, a discussion with the specialist team may be prudent prior to dapagliflozin initiation.
09.06.04
Green
Formulations :
- Capsules
- Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
1,000iu tablets
50,000iu capsules
Green
Formulations :
- Powder
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Green
Formulations :
- Immediate release tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
Preferred
Patients with severe symptoms, who are obese, co-morbid depression, increased risk of falls or cognitive impairment
02.05.05
04.07.04
Green
Formulations :
- Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
Off-label use
06.01.01
Green
Formulations :
- Injection
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
05.01.07
Green
Formulations :
- Oral suspension
- Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
Granules (for oral suspension) should be used in patients requiring a liquid preparation.
Restricted Use - for use when indicated by local trust antimicrobial guidelines, NICE condensed summary table of antimicrobial guidance or specialist microbiology recommendation. For any patient requiring a liquid preparation, fidaxomicin granules should be prescribed. The APC notes that although current NICE guidelines recommend vancomycin first line, it is recognised that this was based on cost and in exceptional cases when a liquid is required, fidaxomicin granules are appropriate to prescribe as a licensed preparation that supports timely treatment.
01.03.01
Green
Formulations :
- Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Preferred
05.01.07
11.03.01
Green
Formulations :
- Capsules
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
Restricted Use - for use when indicated by local trust antimicrobial guidelines, NICE condensed summary table of antimicrobial guidance or specialist microbiology recommendation. The APC notes that although current NICE guidelines recommend vancomycin first line for treatment of C diff, it is recognised that this was based on cost and in exceptional cases when a liquid is required, fidaxomicin granules are appropriate to prescribe as a licensed preparation that supports timely treatment.
01.05.02
11.04.01
Green
Formulations :
- Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
Tablets can be dispersed for immediate administration.
Green
Formulations :
- Soluble tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
Paediatrics only at SASH.
Paediatrics and oncology at ASPH
Green
Formulations :
- Oral solution
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
Paediatric doses and NG/NJ tube only
02.08.02
Green
Formulations :
- Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
02.06.01
Green
Formulations :
- Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
Preferred
Twice daily (assymetric) dosing is recommended
02.12.00
Green
Formulations :
- Capsules
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
With statin therapy in patients with raised triglycerides
02.12.00
Green
Formulations :
- Subcutaneous injection (sc)
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
Prescribing in secondary care is commissioned by NHSE - Blueteq forms are required.
03.04.03
Green
Formulations :
- Injection
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
Ampoules and pre-filled syringes. 1:1,000 and 1:10,000
03.03.02
Green
Formulations :
- Chewable tablets
- Sachets (granules)
- Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
https://www.gov.uk/drug-safety-update/montelukast-singulair-reminder-of-the-risk-of-neuropsychiatric-reactions
09.01.01
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
- Capsules
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
02.06.01
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
- Modified release capsules
- Modified release tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
Restricted to when isosorbide mononitrate standard release is not suitable.
Primary Care prescribers should follow local advice on the most cost-effective brands. OptimiseRx will be used to identify current recommendations.
01.06.06
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
- Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
Opioid-induced constipation.
Only after other laxatives have been unsuccessful.
01.03.05
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
- Capsules
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
2nd line treatment option in children who are able to swallow capsules.
Some capsules are licensed to be opened and have their contents mixed with water, apple/tomato juice or sprinkled on soft food (e.g. yoghurt, apple puree)
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
- Oro-dispersible
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
2nd line treatment option in children unable to swallow omeprazole or lansoprazole capsules.
Oro-dispersible tablets disperse in the mouth to release gastro-resistant granules. Lansoprazole is NOT absorbed sublingually. The gastro-resistant granules must be swallowed for the medicine to be effective. The FasTabs® can also be administered in apple or orange juice.
01.03.05
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
- Granules
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
Branded Nexium granules for children/infants with enteral feeding tubes (6Fr or larger). Off-label use in infants under 1 year.
Generic granules 3rd line in children/infants under 1 year without an NG tube. Refer to PPI algorithm for details.
01.03.01
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
- Capsules
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
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.
01.03.01
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
- Oral solution
- Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
Reserve for use where a PPI AND and other H2RAs are not suitable OR where a liquid preparation is required.
Check for drug interactions.
04.07.02
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
- Capsules (slow release)
- Granules (slow release)
- Tablets (slow release)
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
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.
04.07.02
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
- Modified release tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
For use in patients where morphine sulfate is not suitable / not tolerated.
Modified-release preparations to be prescribed by brand
04.07.02
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
- Modified release capsules
- Modified release tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
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
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
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
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
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.
01.03.05
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
- Capsules
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
Lansoprazole capsules are the preferred option.
Esomeprazole 40mg restricted to short-term use or for Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
- Granules
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
Lansoprazole oro-dispersible 1st-line. Esomeprazole is 3rd-line. Restricted to patients with swallowing difficulties or with large bore enteral feeding tube when other options are not clinically appropriate. Do not use in tubes less than 6F.
10.03.02
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
- Cream
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
For patients with localised neuropathic pain who cannot tolerate / wish to avoid oral treatments (amitriptyline or duloxetine)
0.075% cream (Axsain brand) is licensed for this indication
04.07.03
04.07.04
04.08.01
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
- Oral solution
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
04.07.02
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
- Capsules
- Soluble tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
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
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
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.
09.06.04
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
- Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
4,000iu tablets reserved for patients unable to comply with weekly dosing
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
- Oral solution
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
50,000iu/ml oral solution in ampoules - reserved for patients unable to swallow tablets / capsules
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
- Oral drops
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
10,000iu/ml oral drops sugar free - reserved for patients unable to swallow tablets / capsules
06.06.02
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
- Subcutaneous injection (sc)
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
Patients with a CKD of 4 or 5 and patients with a T-score of < -4.5 to remain under specialist care.
01.07.04
02.06.01
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
- Ointment
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
Preferred
0.4% ointment is the 1st-line treatment option in adults.
Use of unlicensed strengths / formulations is not supported.
01.03.05
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
- Oro-dispersible
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
Preferred
1st line in adults with swallowing difficulties.
1st line for patients with enteral feeding tubes.
01.03.05
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
- Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
2nd line in adults without swallowing difficulties. (Suitable for patients that cannot have animal-derived products / capsules.)
01.03.05
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
- Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
2nd line in adults without swallowing difficulties. (Suitable for patients that cannot have animal-derived products / capsules.)
01.03.05
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
- Dispersible tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
Mezzopram is the preferred brand - smaller granule size. Omeprazole MUPS is an alternative.
Disperse in water then mix with juice, apple sauce or yoghurt
04.07.03
04.07.04
04.08.01
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
- Capsules
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
Gabapentin is preferred due to lower potential for misuse.
Pregabalin capsules more cost effective than tablets
04.06.00
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
- Oral suspension
- Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
Safety alert and cardiac side-effects.
2nd line treatment option but should not be prescribed for longer than 7 days.
02.03.02
04.07.03
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
- Medicated plaster
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
Post herpetic neuralgia only.
Acute Trusts are restricted to Pain Team initiation only
04.07.04
04.08.01
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
- Capsules
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
Pregnancy Prevention Plan required for females of childbearing potential.
Capsules (Sprinkle) reserved for use in patients who cannot swallow tablets.
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
- Oral suspension
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
Pregnancy Prevention Plan required for females of childbearing potential.
Only use where patient cannot swallow tablets or capsules (sprinkle) are not suitable.
01.03.05
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
- Dispersible tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
04.07.02
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
- Immediate release tablets
- Oral solution
- Oro-dispersible
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
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.
04.07.02
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
- Capsules
- Oral solution
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
For patients unable to tolerate / poor response to morphine. Modified-release preparations to be prescribed by brand
04.07.02
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
- Capsules
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
Consider use where maximum tolerated doses of codeine / dihydrocodeine are ineffective.
07.04.02
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
- Oral suspension
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
Only for patients with swallowing difficulties.
Prescribe as solifenacin 1mg/ml oral SUSPENSION
07.04.01
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
- Modified release tablets
- Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
2nd or 3rd line.
Tamsulosin MR capsules or Doxazosin immediate release tablets are preferred
07.04.01
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
- Not Specified
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
Restricted for patients with renal or hepatic failure
01.03.05
Blue
Formulations :
- Oral suspension
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
04.07.02
Blue
Formulations :
- Modified release tablets
- Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
Only on recommendation by a pain specialist for patients not responding to / not tolerating morphine or oxycodone
04.09.01
Blue
Formulations :
- Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
01.03.05
Blue
Formulations :
- Oral suspension
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
Only for children under 10kg and/or with a feeding tube less than 8Fr
04.09.01
Blue
Formulations :
- Capsules
- Capsules (slow release)
- Dispersible tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
04.09.01
Blue
Formulations :
- Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Blue
Formulations :
- Modified release tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
04.09.01
Blue
Formulations :
- Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Blue
Formulations :
- Modified release tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
04.09.01
Blue
Formulations :
- Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
Preferred
Preferred COMT inhibitor
04.09.01
Blue
Formulations :
- Patches
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
Consider patches if levodopa and / or oral dopamine are not effective in treating nocturnal akinesia
01.05.02
03.02.00
05.03.06
06.03.02
Blue
Formulations :
- Oro-dispersible
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
04.08.01
10.02.02
Blue
Formulations :
- Oromucosal spray
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
For spasticity in MS. Specialist to prescribe for the first 12 weeks and determine response before transfer of care.
01.05.03
08.02.02
10.01.03
11.08.01
13.05.03
Blue
Formulations :
- Eye drops (unit dose)
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
0.1% ciclosporin (Ikervis). For dry eye disease that has not improved despite use of tear substitutes
Blue
Formulations :
- Device
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
See PAD for blue information sheet
Blue
Formulations :
- Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Blue
Formulations :
- Device
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
See PAD for blue information sheet
04.09.01
Blue
Formulations :
- Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
04.08.01
04.08.02
Blue
Formulations :
- Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
Rapid eye movement disorder
04.01.01
Blue
Formulations :
- Modified release tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
Rapid eye movement disorder.
Generic 2mg MR tablets.
Blue
Formulations :
- Not Specified
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Blue
Formulations :
- Not Specified
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
06.01.02
Blue
Formulations :
- Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
06.01.02
Blue
Formulations :
- Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
04.02.01
Blue
Formulations :
- Modified release tablets
- Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Blue
Formulations :
- Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Blue
Formulations :
- Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
Restricted use on recommendation of Gastroenterology consultants for treatment of hepatic encephalopathy.
02.08.02
Blue
Formulations :
- Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
Specialist initiation and at least one month supply before transfer to primary care
02.08.02
Blue
Formulations :
- Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
Specialist initiation and at least one month supply before transfer to primary care
02.08.02
Blue
Formulations :
- Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
Specialist initiation and at least one month supply before transfer to primary care.
Reserved for use where apixaban / rivaroxaban are not suitable
02.08.02
Blue
Formulations :
- Capsules
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
Specialist initiation and at least one month supply before transfer to primary care.
Reserved for use where apixaban / rivaroxaban are not suitable
04.03.02
Blue
Formulations :
- Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
Initiation and stabilisation by specialist for a minimum of 6 months before transfer of prescribing to primary care.
02.02.01
Blue
Formulations :
- Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
Initiation by specialist.
The licensed (Xaqua) and unlicensed (Zaroxolyn) tablets have different bioavailabilities. These products are not interchangable=Prescribe by Brand
06.03.02
Blue
Formulations :
- Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
Postural hypotension - off label use.
Specialist team initiation and supply for at least 1 month before transfer of prescribing to primary care.
02.07.02
Blue
Formulations :
- Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
Postural hypotension in Parkinson's disease. Specialist team initiation and supply for at least 1 month before transfer of prescribing to primary care.
Blue
Formulations :
- Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
Transfer of prescribing to primary care only after specialist team initiation and supply of at least the first month of treatment.
02.12.00
Blue
Formulations :
- Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
Only as add-on therapy for patients already on ezetimibe.
Use the combination product (bempedoic acid with ezetimibe) in new patients.
Specialist team initiation and supply of at least 3 months before transfer of prescribing to primary care.
Blue
Formulations :
- Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
Specialist team initiation and supply of at least 3 months before transfer of prescribing to primary care.
11.06.00
Blue
Formulations :
- Eye drops
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
0.25% and 0.5% eye drops. Prescribe generically. Initiation by specialist team before transfer of prescribing to primary care.
Blue
Formulations :
- Eye gel
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
0.25% and 0.5% gel-forming solution (Timoptol-LA)
Initiation by specialist team before transfer of prescribing to primary care.
Blue
Formulations :
- Eye drops (preservative free, unit dose)
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
0.1% (1mg/g) preservative free eye gel. Once daily use.
Initiation by specialist team before transfer of prescribing to primary care.
06.05.01
Amber
Formulations :
- Intra-articular injection
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Amber
Formulations :
- Injection
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
04.04.00
Amber
Formulations :
- Modified release tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
18mg, 27mg, 36mg, 54mg: Prescribe by brand - use the branded-generic with the lowest acquisition cost
Amber
Formulations :
- Immediate release tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Amber
Formulations :
- Modified release capsules
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Amber
Formulations :
- Not Specified
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
02.03.02
Amber
Formulations :
- Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
06.07.02
08.03.04
Amber
Formulations :
- Injection
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
06.07.02
08.03.04
Amber
Formulations :
- Injection
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
06.07.02
Amber
Formulations :
- Nasal spray
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
04.04.00
Amber
Formulations :
- Modified release tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
04.04.00
Amber
Formulations :
- Modified release tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
Prescribe by brand. Xaggitin XL, Xenidate XL and Delomsart are the locally agreed brands.
Amber
Formulations :
- Immediate release tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
Prescribe immediate release tablets generically
06.04.02
Amber
Formulations :
- Gel
- Injection
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
06.07.02
08.03.04
Amber
Formulations :
- Injection
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
06.07.02
08.03.04
Amber
Formulations :
- Implant
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
06.07.02
08.03.04
Amber
Formulations :
- Injection
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
06.04.01
Amber
Formulations :
- Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
06.04.01
07.02.01
Amber
Formulations :
- Gel
- Patches
- Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
06.04.01
Amber
Formulations :
- Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
06.04.02
Amber
Formulations :
- Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
06.04.02
Amber
Formulations :
- Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
06.04.02
Amber
Formulations :
- Gel
- Injection
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
06.07.02
08.03.04
Amber
Formulations :
- Injection
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
06.04.01
07.02.01
Amber
Formulations :
- Patches
- Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
10.01.03
Amber
Formulations :
- Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Amber
Formulations :
- Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Amber
Formulations :
- Capsules (slow release)
- Granules (slow release)
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
Pregnancy Prevention Programme required. See MHRA advice
Amber
Formulations :
- Gastro-resistant tablets
- Modified release tablets
- Oral solution
- Tablets
- Crushable tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
Pregnancy Prevention Programme required. See MHRA advice
Red
Formulations :
- Injection
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
Pregnancy Prevention Programme required. See MHRA advice
04.07.02
Red
Formulations :
- Injection
- Solution for infusion
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
See separate listing for palliative care
04.07.02
Red
Formulations :
- Injection
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
Alternative for patients unable to tolerate / poor response to morphine.
Care with dose conversion.
04.07.04
Red
Formulations :
- Subcutaneous injection (sc)
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Preferred
04.07.04
Red
Formulations :
- Subcutaneous injection (sc)
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
06.07.01
Red
Formulations :
- Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
Not a 1st-line treatment option.
On-going toxicity monitoring required
04.09.01
06.07.01
Red
Formulations :
- Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
Not a 1st-line treatment option.
On-going toxicity monitoring required
04.09.01
Red
Formulations :
- Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
Not a 1st-line treatment option.
On-going toxicity monitoring required
01.03.05
Red
Formulations :
- Powder
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
Aclomep powder - ASPH NICU only
04.02.01
Red
Formulations :
- Not Specified
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
Patient monitoring and registration required
02.03.02
10.02.02
Red
Formulations :
- Capsules
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
04.06.00
11.04.01
Red
Formulations :
- Intravitreal implant
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
Ophthalmology specialists only
11.04.01
Red
Formulations :
- Eye drops
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
Max 14 day treatment - supply from the Trust
Red
Formulations :
- Device
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Red
Formulations :
- Device
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
01.09.01
Red
Formulations :
- Not Specified
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
01.03.03
Red
Formulations :
- Oral suspension
- Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
01.05.03
10.01.03
13.05.02
13.05.03
Red
Formulations :
- Subcutaneous injection (sc)
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
10.01.03
Red
Formulations :
- Subcutaneous injection (sc)
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
10.01.03
Red
Formulations :
- Subcutaneous injection (sc)
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
Severe disease only
01.05.03
10.01.03
Red
Formulations :
- Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
Severe disease only
13.05.03
Red
Formulations :
- Subcutaneous injection (sc)
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
01.05.03
10.01.03
13.05.03
Red
Formulations :
- Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
10.01.03
13.05.03
Red
Formulations :
- Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
01.05.03
10.01.03
13.05.02
13.05.03
Red
Formulations :
- Subcutaneous injection (sc)
- Intravenous infusion
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
For UC & CD. Adults only
Red
Formulations :
- Device
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
09.06.04
Red
Formulations :
- Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
25,000iu tablets
04.07.04
Red
Formulations :
- Oral lyophilisates
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
For episodic migraine only
Red
Formulations :
- Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
06.02.01
Red
Formulations :
- Capsules
- Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
Consultant psychiatrists only.
06.01.02
Red
Formulations :
- Pre-filled pen
- Subcutaneous injection (sc)
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
13.05.02
13.05.03
Red
Formulations :
- Not Specified
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Red
Formulations :
- Not Specified
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
04.06.00
Red
Formulations :
- Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
04.08.01
Red
Formulations :
- Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
For initiation by tertiary centres only
Red
Formulations :
- Not Specified
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
06.01.02
Red
Formulations :
- Subcutaneous injection (sc)
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
04.06.00
Red
Formulations :
- Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
10.03.02
Red
Formulations :
- Patches
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
For patients with localised neuropathic pain who cannot tolerate / wish to avoid oral treatments (amitriptyline or duloxetine)
To be initiated by specialist pain care teams only
Red
Formulations :
- Intravenous infusion
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
02.03.02
Red
Formulations :
- Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
Cardiology only
02.03.02
Red
Formulations :
- Injection
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Red
Formulations :
- Infusion
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
Apixaban / rivaroxaban anticoagulant reversal.
RESTRICTED to Haematologists only
04.07.02
Red
Formulations :
- Injection
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
01.05.02
03.02.00
05.03.06
06.03.02
Red
Formulations :
- Oro-dispersible
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
04.06.00
Red
Formulations :
- Oral suspension
- Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
Refer to MHRA cardiac safety alerts.
Off label use.
Red
Formulations :
- Modified release tablets
- Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
Restricted Use - for use when indicated by local trust antimicrobial guidelines or specialist microbiology recommendation.
02.03.02
10.02.02
Red
Formulations :
- Capsules
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
Namuscla brand is non-preferred for this indication
Red
Formulations :
- Not Specified
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
11.08.02
Red
Formulations :
- Intravitreal injection
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Red
Formulations :
- Intravitreal injection
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Red
Formulations :
- Intravitreal injection
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Red
Formulations :
- Intravitreal injection
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Red
Formulations :
- Not Specified
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
03.07.00
Red
Formulations :
- Not Specified
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
NHSE Specialist Commissioned Services only
N/A
Formulations :
- Not Specified
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
N/A
Formulations :
- Not Specified
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
N/A
Formulations :
- Not Specified
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
N/A
Formulations :
- Not Specified
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
N/A
Formulations :
- Device
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
06.04.02
Non Formulary
Formulations :
- Cream
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
Androfeme is unlicensed in the UK. Other products can be used off-label
01.07.04
02.06.01
Non Formulary
Formulations :
- Cream
- Ointment
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
0.4% ointment is the 1st-line treatment option in adults.
0.1%, 0.2% and 2% creams and ointments are non-formulary
01.05.02
11.04.01
Non Formulary
Formulations :
- Foam enema
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
Budesonide rectal foam is preferred.
Steroid safety considerations
03.04.01
Non Formulary
Formulations :
- Not Specified
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Non Formulary
Formulations :
- Device
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Non Formulary
Formulations :
- Device
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Non Formulary
Formulations :
- Device
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Non Formulary
Formulations :
- Device
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Non Formulary
Formulations :
- Device
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
04.07.03
Non Formulary
Formulations :
- Not Specified
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
04.01.01
Non Formulary
Formulations :
- Not Specified
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
04.02.01
04.06.00
Non Formulary
Formulations :
- Not Specified
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
01.03.05
Non Formulary
Formulations :
- Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
01.03.05
Non Formulary
Formulations :
- Liquid
- Oral solution
- Oral suspension
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
Lansoprazole oro-dispersible tablets are 1st-line for adults with swallowing dificulties or enteral feeding tubes.
01.03.05
Non Formulary
Formulations :
- Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
Omeprazole or lansoprazole capsules are 1st-line.
Pantoprazole or rabeprazole tablets are 2nd-line for patients without swallowing difficulties (suitable for patients that cannot have animal-derived products).
Non Formulary
Formulations :
- Oral suspension
- Oro-dispersible
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
Omeprazole capsules can be opened for patients with swallowing difficulties.
Lansoprazole oro-dispersible tablets are 1st-line for patients with enteral feeding tubes
04.09.01
Non Formulary
Formulations :
- Not Specified
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
04.09.01
Non Formulary
Formulations :
- Not Specified
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
04.09.01
Non Formulary
Formulations :
- Not Specified
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
04.09.01
Non Formulary
Formulations :
- Not Specified
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
04.09.01
Non Formulary
Formulations :
- Not Specified
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
04.09.01
Non Formulary
Formulations :
- Not Specified
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
04.09.01
Non Formulary
Formulations :
- Not Specified
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
04.09.02
Non Formulary
Formulations :
- Not Specified
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
04.09.02
Non Formulary
Formulations :
- Not Specified
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
04.09.02
Non Formulary
Formulations :
- Not Specified
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
04.07.03
04.07.04
04.08.01
Non Formulary
Formulations :
- Not Specified
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
04.07.03
04.07.04
04.08.01
Non Formulary
Formulations :
- Not Specified
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
07.04.02
Non Formulary
Formulations :
- Oral solution
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
Prescribe as solifenacin 1mg/ml oral SUSPENSION
07.04.02
Non Formulary
Formulations :
- Modified release tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
Use modified release capsules
07.04.01
Non Formulary
Formulations :
- Modified release tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
Use immediate release tablets
07.04.01
07.04.05
Non Formulary
Formulations :
- Not Specified
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
07.04.01
Non Formulary
Formulations :
- Not Specified
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
02.05.04
07.04.01
Non Formulary
Formulations :
- Not Specified
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
07.04.01
Non Formulary
Formulations :
- Not Specified
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
07.04.01
07.04.05
Non Formulary
Formulations :
- Not Specified
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
04.06.00
Non Formulary
Formulations :
- Not Specified
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
04.07.03
07.04.02
Non Formulary
Formulations :
- Not Specified
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Non Formulary
Formulations :
- Not Specified
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Non Formulary
Formulations :
- Not Specified
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
The Surrey Heartlands integrated care system Area Prescribing Committee (APC) agreed with NICE recommendation not to use bezlotoxumab to prevent recurrence of C. Difficile infection because it is not cost effective. Bezlotoxumab will be given a NON-FORMULARY traffic light status for this indication.
Non Formulary
Formulations :
- Not Specified
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
01.05.01
Non Formulary
Formulations :
- Not Specified
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
02.05.05
Non Formulary
Formulations :
- Not Specified
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
02.05.05
Non Formulary
Formulations :
- Not Specified
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
02.02.01
Non Formulary
Formulations :
- Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
01.05.02
11.04.01
Non Formulary
Formulations :
- Gastro-resistant tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
Enteric coated tablets - non-formulary
04.07.02
Non Formulary
Formulations :
- Not Specified
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
04.07.02
Non Formulary
Formulations :
- Suppositories
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
04.07.02
Non Formulary
Formulations :
- Oral solution
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Non Formulary
Formulations :
- Oral drops
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
07.04.01
07.04.05
Non Formulary
Formulations :
- Not Specified
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
01.03.05
Non Formulary
Formulations :
- Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
02.12.00
Non Formulary
Formulations :
- Not Specified
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
02.12.00
Non Formulary
Formulations :
- Capsules
- Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Important
Not for initiation in new patients.
09.01.01
See Below
Formulations :
- Not Specified
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
See Below
Formulations :
- Not Specified
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
05.03.06
See narrative
Formulations :
- Not Specified
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP