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Drug
Indication
Status
Trust Alignment
Links
Restrictions/Comments
01.03.05
Omeprazole
Acid Suppression (Children)
Green
Formulations :
  • Capsules
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF SPC
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
Doxazosin
Benign prostatic hyperplasia
Green
Formulations :
  • Immediate release tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF SPC
Preferred
07.04.02
Tamsulosin hydrochloride
Benign prostatic hyperplasia
Green
Formulations :
  • Modified release capsules
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF SPC
Preferred
07.04.02
Solifenacin
Overactive bladder (adults)
Green
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
Guidelines BNF SPC
Important
Preferred
1st line unless contra-indicated
04.07.04
Propranolol hydrochloride
Migraine (prevention)
Green
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF SPC
04.07.04
04.08.01
Topiramate
Migraine (prevention)
Green
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF SPC
SA
Important
Pregnancy Prevention Plan required for females of childbearing potential.
04.07.03
04.07.04
Amitriptyline hydrochloride
Migraine (prevention)
Green
Formulations :
  • Oral solution
  • Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF SPC
04.07.03
04.07.04
Pain (Neuropathic)
Green
Formulations :
  • Oral solution
  • Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF SPC
Preferred
04.07.02
Morphine sulfate
Pain (non-malignant)
Green
Formulations :
  • Modified release capsules
  • Modified release tablets
  • Oral solution
  • Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF SPC
CD
Important
Prescribe modified-release preparations by brand - refer to local guidelines for preferred brands
04.06.00
Domperidone
Nausea and vomiting (Parkinson's disease)
Green
Formulations :
  • Oral suspension
  • Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF SPC
SA
Un
04.07.03
Duloxetine
Pain (Neuropathic)
Green
Formulations :
  • Capsules
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF SPC
Un
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
Gabapentin
Pain (Neuropathic)
Green
Formulations :
  • Capsules
  • Oral solution
  • Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF NICE SPC
CD
NICE
Important
First line gabapentinoid.
01.03.05
Lansoprazole
Acid suppression (Adults)
Green
Formulations :
  • Capsules
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF SPC
Important
Preferred
1st line for patients with no swallowing difficulties. 2nd line for adults with swallowing difficulties / feeding tubes - capsules can be opened. Click on drug name for details
01.03.05
Omeprazole
Acid suppression (Adults)
Green
Formulations :
  • Capsules
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF SPC
Important
Preferred
1st line for patients with no swallowing difficulties.
03.04.03
Adrenaline
Anaphylaxis
Green
Formulations :
  • Auto-injector
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF SPC
Important
Prescribe by brand. Injection technique is device-specific
10.02.02
Pridinol
Spasticity and muscle spasm
Green
Formulations :
  • Not Specified
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF SPC
U
Nutilis Clear
Dysphagia
Green
Formulations :
  • Powder
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
Guidelines BNF SPC
10.03.02
Capsaicin
Osteoarthritis
Green
Formulations :
  • Cream
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF SPC
Important
0.025% cream (Zacin brand) is licensed for this indication. (0.075% Axsain cream is NOT licensed for osteoarthritis)
06.04.02
Testosterone
Low sexual desire in menopausal women
Green
Formulations :
  • Gel
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF SPC
Un
Important
Prescribe generically as "Testosterone 2% transdermal gel 60g"
06.01.02
Dapagliflozin
Chronic Kidney Disease
Green
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
Guidelines BNF SPC
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
Colecalciferol
Vitamin D deficiency and insufficiency
Green
Formulations :
  • Capsules
  • Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
Guidelines BNF SPC
Important
1,000iu tablets 50,000iu capsules
Resource ThickenUp Clear
Dysphagia
Green
Formulations :
  • Powder
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
Guidelines BNF SPC
Ropinirole
Restless Leg Syndrome
Green
Formulations :
  • Immediate release tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF SPC
Important
Preferred
Patients with severe symptoms, who are obese, co-morbid depression, increased risk of falls or cognitive impairment
04.07.04
Candesartan cilexetil
Migraine (prevention)
Green
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF SPC
Un
Important
Off-label use
06.01.01
Insulin glargine
Diabetes Mellitus
Green
Formulations :
  • Injection
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
Guidelines BNF SPC
10.03.02
Capsaicin
Pain (Neuropathic)
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
  • Cream
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF NICE SPC
NICE
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
Pregabalin
Pain (Neuropathic)
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
  • Oral solution
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF SPC
CD
04.07.02
Tramadol hydrochloride
Pain (Neuropathic)
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
  • Capsules
  • Soluble tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
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.
04.07.02
Pain (Neuropathic)
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
  • Modified release capsules
  • Modified release tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
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.
09.06.04
Colecalciferol
Vitamin D deficiency and insufficiency
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
Guidelines BNF SPC
R
Important
4,000iu tablets reserved for patients unable to comply with weekly dosing
09.06.04
Vitamin D deficiency and insufficiency
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
  • Oral solution
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
Guidelines BNF SPC
R
Important
50,000iu/ml oral solution in ampoules - reserved for patients unable to swallow tablets / capsules
09.06.04
Vitamin D deficiency and insufficiency
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
  • Oral drops
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
Guidelines BNF SPC
R
Important
10,000iu/ml oral drops sugar free - reserved for patients unable to swallow tablets / capsules
06.06.02
Denosumab
Osteoporosis
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
  • Subcutaneous injection (sc)
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
Guidelines BNF NICE SPC
NICE
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
Glyceryl trinitrate
Anal fissures
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
  • Ointment
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF SPC
Important
Preferred
0.4% ointment is the 1st-line treatment option in adults
01.03.05
Lansoprazole
Acid suppression (Adults)
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
  • Oro-dispersible
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF SPC
Important
1st line in adults with swallowing difficulties. 1st line for patients with enteral feeding tubes.
01.03.05
Pantoprazole
Acid suppression (Adults)
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF SPC
Important
2nd line in adults without swallowing difficulties. (Suitable for patients that cannot have animal-derived products / capsules.)
01.03.05
Rabeprazole sodium
Acid suppression (Adults)
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF SPC
Important
2nd line in adults without swallowing difficulties. (Suitable for patients that cannot have animal-derived products / capsules.)
01.03.05
Omeprazole
Acid Suppression (Children)
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
  • Dispersible tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF SPC
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
Pregabalin
Pain (Neuropathic)
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
  • Capsules
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF SPC
CD
SA
Important
Gabapentin is preferred due to lower potential for misuse. Pregabalin capsules more cost effective than tablets
04.07.03
Lidocaine
Post herpetic neuralgia
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
  • Medicated plaster
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF SPC
Important
Post herpetic neuralgia only. Acute Trusts are restricted to Pain Team initiation only
01.03.05
Omeprazole
Acid Suppression (Children)
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
  • Dispersible tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF SPC
04.07.02
Oxycodone
Pain (non-malignant)
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
  • Capsules
  • Modified release tablets
  • Oral solution
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF SPC
CD
Important
2nd-line, for patients unable to tolerate / poor response to morphine. Modified-release preparations to be prescribed by brand
04.07.02
Tramadol hydrochloride
Pain (non-malignant)
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
  • Capsules
  • Modified release capsules
  • Modified release tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF SPC
CD
Important
Modified-release preparations to be prescribed by brand
04.07.04
04.08.01
Topiramate
Migraine (prevention)
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
  • Capsules
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
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
Migraine (prevention)
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
  • Oral suspension
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
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.
07.04.02
Solifenacin
Overactive bladder (adults)
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
  • Oral suspension
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
Guidelines BNF SPC
R
Important
Only for patients with swallowing difficulties. Prescribe as solifenacin 1mg/ml oral SUSPENSION
07.04.01
Alfuzosin hydrochloride
Benign prostatic hyperplasia
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
  • Modified release tablets
  • Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF SPC
Important
2nd or 3rd line. Tamsulosin MR capsules or Doxazosin immediate release tablets are preferred
07.04.01
Terazosin hydrochloride
Benign prostatic hyperplasia
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
  • Not Specified
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF SPC
R
Important
Restricted for patients with renal or hepatic failure
01.03.05
Omeprazole
Acid Suppression (Children)
Blue
Formulations :
  • Oral suspension
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF SPC
04.07.02
Tapentadol hydrochloride
Pain (non-malignant)
Blue
Formulations :
  • Modified release tablets
  • Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF SPC
CD
R
Important
Only on recommendation by a pain specialist for patients not responding to / not tolerating morphine or oxycodone
04.09.01
Selegiline hydrochloride
Parkinson's disease
Blue
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF NICE SPC
NICE
01.03.05
Omeprazole
Acid Suppression (Children)
Blue
Formulations :
  • Oral suspension
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF SPC
R
Important
Only for children under 10kg and/or with a feeding tube less than 8Fr
04.09.01
Co-beneldopa
Parkinson's disease
Blue
Formulations :
  • Capsules
  • Capsules (slow release)
  • Dispersible tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF NICE SPC
NICE
04.09.01
Ropinirole hydrochloride
Parkinson's disease
Blue
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF NICE SPC
NICE
04.09.01
Parkinson's disease
Blue
Formulations :
  • Modified release tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF NICE SPC
NICE
04.09.01
Pramipexole
Parkinson's disease
Blue
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF NICE SPC
NICE
04.09.01
Parkinson's disease
Blue
Formulations :
  • Modified release tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF NICE SPC
NICE
04.09.01
Entacapone
Parkinson's disease
Blue
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF NICE SPC
NICE
Important
Preferred
Preferred COMT inhibitor
04.09.01
Rotigotine
Parkinson's disease
Blue
Formulations :
  • Patches
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF NICE SPC
NICE
Important
Consider patches if levodopa and / or oral dopamine are not effective in treating nocturnal akinesia
01.05.02
06.03.02
Budesonide
Oesophagitis (maintenance)
Blue
Formulations :
  • Oro-dispersible
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF SPC
04.08.01
10.02.02
Cannabis (medicinal)
Spasticity and muscle spasm
Blue
Formulations :
  • Oromucosal spray
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF SPC
CD
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
Ciclosporin
Dry eyes
Blue
Formulations :
  • Eye drops (unit dose)
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
Guidelines BNF NICE SPC
NICE
Important
0.1% ciclosporin (Ikervis)
Dexcom ONE (real-time continuous glucose monitoring)
Type II Diabetes (Children and Young People)
Blue
Formulations :
  • Device
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF NICE SPC
NICE
Daridorexant
Insomnia in adults
Blue
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF NICE SPC
NICE
FreeStyle Libre 2 (Intermittently scanned continuous glucose monitoring)
Type II Diabetes (Children and Young People)
Blue
Formulations :
  • Device
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF NICE SPC
NICE
04.09.01
Rasagiline mesilate
Parkinson's disease
Blue
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF SPC
04.08.01
04.08.02
Clonazepam
Parkinson's disease
Blue
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF SPC
Un
Important
Rapid eye movement disorder
04.01.01
Melatonin
Parkinson's disease
Blue
Formulations :
  • Modified release tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF SPC
Un
Important
Rapid eye movement disorder.
Generic 2mg MR tablets.
Testosterone (gel)
Low sexual desire in menopausal women
Blue
Formulations :
  • Not Specified
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF SPC
Low sexual desire in menopausal women
Blue
Formulations :
  • Not Specified
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF SPC
06.01.02
Dapagliflozin
Heart failure
Blue
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
Guidelines BNF NICE SPC
NICE
04.02.01
Quetiapine
Parkinson's Disease (psychosis)
Blue
Formulations :
  • Modified release tablets
  • Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF SPC
Un
06.01.02
Empagliflozin
Heart failure
Blue
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
Guidelines BNF NICE SPC
NICE
06.04.02
Testosterone
Transgender Health - adults
Amber
Formulations :
  • Gel
  • Injection
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
Guidelines BNF SPC
Un
06.07.02
Triptorelin
Transgender Health - adults
Amber
Formulations :
  • Injection
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
Guidelines BNF SPC
Un
06.07.02
Goserelin acetate
Transgender Health - adults
Amber
Formulations :
  • Implant
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
Guidelines BNF SPC
Un
06.07.02
08.03.04
Leuprorelin acetate
Transgender Health - adults
Amber
Formulations :
  • Injection
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
Guidelines BNF SPC
Un
06.04.01
Medroxyprogesterone acetate
Transgender Health - adults
Amber
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
Guidelines BNF SPC
Un
06.04.01
07.02.01
Estradiol
Transgender Health - adults
Amber
Formulations :
  • Gel
  • Patches
  • Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
Guidelines BNF SPC
Un
06.04.01
Ethinylestradiol
Transgender Health - adults
Amber
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
Guidelines BNF SPC
Un
06.04.02
Cyproterone acetate
Transgender Health - adults
Amber
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
Guidelines BNF SPC
Un
06.04.02
Finasteride
Transgender Health - adults
Amber
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
Guidelines BNF SPC
Un
10.01.03
Leflunomide
Respiratory disease indications
Amber
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF SPC
Un
10.01.03
Rheumatology indications
Amber
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF SPC
Un
04.08.01
Sodium valproate (with childbearing potential)
Epilepsy
Amber
Formulations :
  • Capsules (slow release)
  • Granules (slow release)
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF SPC
SA
Important
Pregnancy Prevention Programme required. See MHRA advice
04.08.01
Epilepsy
Amber
Formulations :
  • Gastro-resistant tablets
  • Modified release tablets
  • Oral solution
  • Tablets
  • Crushable tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF SPC
SA
Important
Pregnancy Prevention Programme required. See MHRA advice
04.08.01
Epilepsy
Red
Formulations :
  • Injection
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF SPC
SA
Important
Pregnancy Prevention Programme required. See MHRA advice
04.07.02
Morphine sulfate
Pain (non-malignant)
Red
Formulations :
  • Injection
  • Solution for infusion
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF SPC
CD
04.07.02
Oxycodone
Pain (non-malignant)
Red
Formulations :
  • Injection
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF SPC
CD
Important
2nd-line, for patients unable to tolerate / poor response to morphine. Modified-release preparations to be prescribed by brand
04.07.04
Erenumab
Migraine (prevention)
Red
Formulations :
  • Subcutaneous injection (sc)
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF NICE SPC
ICB
BlueTeq
NICE
Preferred
04.07.04
Fremanezumab
Migraine (prevention)
Red
Formulations :
  • Subcutaneous injection (sc)
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF NICE SPC
ICB
BlueTeq
NICE
06.07.01
Bromocriptine
Parkinson's disease
Red
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF SPC
SA
Important
Not a 1st-line treatment option. On-going toxicity monitoring required
04.09.01
Cabergoline
Parkinson's disease
Red
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF SPC
Important
Not a 1st-line treatment option. On-going toxicity monitoring required
04.09.01
Pergolide mesilate
Parkinson's disease
Red
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF SPC
Important
Not a 1st-line treatment option. On-going toxicity monitoring required
01.03.05
Omeprazole
Acid Suppression (Children)
Red
Formulations :
  • Powder
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF SPC
R
U
Important
Aclomep powder - ASPH NICU only
04.02.01
Clozapine
Parkinson's Disease (psychosis)
Red
Formulations :
  • Not Specified
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF NICE SPC
SA
NICE
Important
Patient monitoring and registration required
04.06.00
Domperidone
Nausea and vomiting (pregnancy)
Red
Formulations :
  • Oral suspension
  • Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF SPC
SA
Important
Safety alert and cardiac side-effects. Max treatment duration of 1 week
10.02.02
Mexiletine hydrochloride
Myotonia
Red
Formulations :
  • Capsules
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF NICE SPC
NHSE
BlueTeq
NICE
11.04.01
Dexamethasone
Diabetic macular oedema
Red
Formulations :
  • Intravitreal implant
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF NICE SPC
ICB
BlueTeq
NICE
Important
Ophthalmology specialists only
11.04.01
Loteprednol etabonate
Post-op ocular inflammation
Red
Formulations :
  • Eye drops
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF SPC
FreeStyle Libre 3 (real-time continuous glucose monitoring)
Type II Diabetes (Children and Young People)
Red
Formulations :
  • Device
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF NICE SPC
ICB
BlueTeq
NICE
Dexcom G7 (real-time continuous glucose monitoring)
Type II Diabetes (Children and Young People)
Red
Formulations :
  • Device
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF NICE SPC
ICB
BlueTeq
NICE
01.09.01
Chenodeoxycholic acid
Metabolic disorders
Red
Formulations :
  • Not Specified
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF SPC
NHSE
01.03.03
Sucralfate
Gastro protection
Red
Formulations :
  • Oral suspension
  • Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF SPC
U
01.05.03
10.01.03
13.05.02
13.05.03
Risankizumab
Psoriatic arthritis
Red
Formulations :
  • Subcutaneous injection (sc)
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF NICE SPC
ICB
BlueTeq
NICE
10.01.03
Ustekinumab
Psoriatic arthritis
Red
Formulations :
  • Subcutaneous injection (sc)
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF NICE SPC
ICB
BlueTeq
NICE
10.01.03
Sarilumab
Rheumatoid arthritis
Red
Formulations :
  • Subcutaneous injection (sc)
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF NICE SPC
ICB
BlueTeq
NICE
Important
Severe disease only
01.05.03
10.01.03
Tofacitinib
Rheumatoid arthritis
Red
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF NICE SPC
SA
ICB
BlueTeq
NICE
Important
Severe disease only
13.05.03
Tralokinumab
Atopic dermatitis
Red
Formulations :
  • Subcutaneous injection (sc)
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF NICE SPC
SA
ICB
BlueTeq
NICE
01.05.03
10.01.03
13.05.03
Upadacitinib
Atopic dermatitis
Red
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF NICE SPC
SA
ICB
BlueTeq
NICE
10.01.03
13.05.03
Baricitinib
Atopic dermatitis
Red
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF NICE SPC
SA
ICB
BlueTeq
NICE
01.05.03
10.01.03
13.05.02
13.05.03
Risankizumab
Crohn's disease
Red
Formulations :
  • Intravenous injection (IV)
  • Subcutaneous injection (sc)
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF NICE SPC
ICB
BlueTeq
NICE
Continuous Glucose Monitoring
Congenital hyperinsulinism
Red
Formulations :
  • Device
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF SPC
ICB
BlueTeq
09.06.04
Colecalciferol
Vitamin D deficiency and insufficiency
Red
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
Guidelines BNF SPC
R
Important
25,000iu tablets
04.07.04
Rimegepant
Migraine (prevention)
Red
Formulations :
  • Oral lyophilisates
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF NICE SPC
ICB
BlueTeq
NICE
Important
For episodic migraine only
Deucravacitinib
Psoriasis
Red
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
Guidelines BNF NICE SPC
SA
ICB
BlueTeq
NICE
13.05.02
13.05.03
Tildrakizumab
Psoriasis
Red
Formulations :
  • Not Specified
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
Guidelines BNF NICE SPC
ICB
BlueTeq
NICE
Bimekizumab
Psoriasis
Red
Formulations :
  • Not Specified
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
Guidelines BNF SPC
06.02.01
Liothyronine sodium
Treatment resistant depression
Red
Formulations :
  • Capsules
  • Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF SPC
R
Un
Important
Consultant psychiatrists only.
04.06.00
Domperidone
Parkinson's Disease (apomorphine pre-treatment)
Red
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF SPC
Un
04.08.01
Cenobamate
Epilepsy
Red
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF SPC
Important
For initiation by tertiary centres only
Insulin pump - Type 1 diabetes
Diabetes Mellitus
Red
Formulations :
  • Not Specified
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
Guidelines BNF SPC
06.01.02
Liraglutide
Weight management in adults
Red
Formulations :
  • Subcutaneous injection (sc)
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
Guidelines BNF SPC
04.06.00
Domperidone
Lactation stimulation
Red
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF SPC
SA
Un
Additional lines of treatment process
various
N/A
Formulations :
  • Not Specified
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF SPC
ICB
BlueTeq
06.01.02
Semaglutide
Weight management in adults
N/A
Formulations :
  • Subcutaneous injection (sc)
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
Guidelines BNF SPC
Oscillating Positive Expiratory Pressure Device
Mucous clearance
N/A
Formulations :
  • Device
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF SPC
06.04.02
Testosterone
Low sexual desire in menopausal women
Non Formulary
Formulations :
  • Cream
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF SPC
U
Important
Androfeme is unlicensed in the UK. Other products can be used off-label
01.07.04
Glyceryl trinitrate
Anal fissures
Non Formulary
Formulations :
  • Ointment
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF SPC
NFD1
U
Important
0.4% ointment is the 1st-line treatment option in adults. 0.1%, 0.2% and 2% ointments are non-formulary
01.05.02
Prednisolone
Inflammatory bowel disease
Non Formulary
Formulations :
  • Foam enema
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF SPC
NFD1
Important
Budesonide rectal foam is preferred. Steroid safety considerations
03.04.01
Alimemazine tartrate
Sleep disorders in children and adolescents
Non Formulary
Formulations :
  • Not Specified
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF SPC
NFD1
Un
GlucoRx Aidex (real-time continuous glucose monitoring)
Type II Diabetes (Children and Young People)
Non Formulary
Formulations :
  • Device
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF NICE SPC
NICE
Glucomen Day (real-time continuous glucose monitoring)
Type II Diabetes (Children and Young People)
Non Formulary
Formulations :
  • Device
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF NICE SPC
NICE
A8 Touchcare Nano (real-time continuous glucose monitoring)
Type II Diabetes (Children and Young People)
Non Formulary
Formulations :
  • Device
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF NICE SPC
NICE
Dexcom G6 (real-time continuous glucose monitoring)
Type II Diabetes (Children and Young People)
Non Formulary
Formulations :
  • Device
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF NICE SPC
NICE
Medtronic Guardian (real-time continuous glucose monitoring)
Type II Diabetes (Children and Young People)
Non Formulary
Formulations :
  • Device
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF NICE SPC
NICE
04.07.03
Nortriptyline
Pain (Neuropathic)
Non Formulary
Formulations :
  • Not Specified
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF SPC
NFD1
04.01.01
Melatonin
Jet lag disorder
Non Formulary
Formulations :
  • Not Specified
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF SPC
NFD1
04.02.01
Olanzapine
Parkinson's Disease (psychosis)
Non Formulary
Formulations :
  • Not Specified
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF SPC
NFD1
01.03.05
Omeprazole
Acid Suppression (Children)
Non Formulary
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF SPC
NFD1
01.03.05
Lansoprazole
Acid suppression (Adults)
Non Formulary
Formulations :
  • Liquid
  • Oral solution
  • Oral suspension
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF SPC
Important
Lansoprazole oro-dispersible tablets are 1st-line for adults with swallowing dificulties or enteral feeding tubes.
01.03.05
Omeprazole
Acid suppression (Adults)
Non Formulary
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF SPC
NFD1
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).
01.03.05
Acid suppression (Adults)
Non Formulary
Formulations :
  • Oral suspension
  • Oro-dispersible
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF SPC
NFD1
Important
Omeprasole capsules can be opened for patients with swallowig difficulties. Lansoprazole oro-dispersible tablets are 1st-line for patients with enteral feeding tubes
04.09.01
Co-beneldopa
Parkinson's disease (challenge test)
Non Formulary
Formulations :
  • Not Specified
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF SPC
NFD1
04.09.01
Co-careldopa
Parkinson's disease (challenge test)
Non Formulary
Formulations :
  • Not Specified
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF SPC
NFD1
04.09.01
Apomorphine hydrochloride
Parkinson's disease (challenge test)
Non Formulary
Formulations :
  • Not Specified
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF SPC
NFD1
04.09.01
Ropinirole hydrochloride
Parkinson's disease (neuroprotective therapy)
Non Formulary
Formulations :
  • Not Specified
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF SPC
NFD1
04.09.01
Pramipexole
Parkinson's disease (neuroprotective therapy)
Non Formulary
Formulations :
  • Not Specified
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF SPC
NFD1
04.09.01
Rasagiline
Parkinson's disease (neuroprotective therapy)
Non Formulary
Formulations :
  • Not Specified
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF SPC
NFD1
04.09.01
Selegiline hydrochloride
Parkinson's disease (neuroprotective therapy)
Non Formulary
Formulations :
  • Not Specified
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF SPC
NFD1
04.09.02
Orphenadrine hydrochloride
Parkinson's disease
Non Formulary
Formulations :
  • Not Specified
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF SPC
NFD1
04.09.02
Procyclidine hydrochloride
Parkinson's disease
Non Formulary
Formulations :
  • Not Specified
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF SPC
NFD1
04.09.02
Trihexyphenidyl hydrochloride
Parkinson's disease
Non Formulary
Formulations :
  • Not Specified
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF SPC
NFD1
04.07.03
04.07.04
04.08.01
Gabapentin
Migraine (prevention)
Non Formulary
Formulations :
  • Not Specified
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF NICE SPC
NFD1
NICE
04.07.03
04.07.04
04.08.01
Pregabalin
Migraine (prevention)
Non Formulary
Formulations :
  • Not Specified
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF SPC
NFD1
07.04.02
Solifenacin
Overactive bladder (adults)
Non Formulary
Formulations :
  • Oral solution
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
Guidelines BNF SPC
NFD1
Important
Prescribe as solifenacin 1mg/ml oral SUSPENSION
07.04.02
Tamsulosin hydrochloride
Benign prostatic hyperplasia
Non Formulary
Formulations :
  • Modified release tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF SPC
NFD1
Important
Use modified release capsules
07.04.01
Doxazosin
Benign prostatic hyperplasia
Non Formulary
Formulations :
  • Modified release tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF SPC
NFD1
Important
Use immediate release tablets
07.04.01
07.04.05
Avanafil
Benign prostatic hyperplasia
Non Formulary
Formulations :
  • Not Specified
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF SPC
NFD1
07.04.01
Indoramin
Benign prostatic hyperplasia
Non Formulary
Formulations :
  • Not Specified
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF SPC
NFD1
07.04.01
Prazosin hydrochloride
Benign prostatic hyperplasia
Non Formulary
Formulations :
  • Not Specified
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF SPC
NFD1
07.04.01
Sildenafil
Benign prostatic hyperplasia
Non Formulary
Formulations :
  • Not Specified
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF SPC
NFD1
07.04.01
07.04.05
Vardenafil
Benign prostatic hyperplasia
Non Formulary
Formulations :
  • Not Specified
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF SPC
NFD1
04.06.00
Betahistine hydrochloride
Tinnitus
Non Formulary
Formulations :
  • Not Specified
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF SPC
04.07.03
07.04.02
Imipramine hydrochloride
Overactive bladder (adults)
Non Formulary
Formulations :
  • Not Specified
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
Guidelines BNF SPC
10.03.02
Capsaicin
Pain (Neuropathic)
Non Formulary
Formulations :
  • Patches
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
BNF SPC
NFD1
Important
For patients with localised neuropathic pain who cannot tolerate / wish to avoid oral treatments (amitriptyline or duloxetine)
06.04.02
Testosterone
Transgender Health - Children & Young People
See narrative
Formulations :
  • Gel
  • Injection
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
Guidelines BNF SPC
Un
06.07.02
Triptorelin
Transgender Health - Children & Young People
See narrative
Formulations :
  • Injection
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
Guidelines BNF SPC
Un
06.04.01
07.02.01
Estradiol
Transgender Health - Children & Young People
See narrative
Formulations :
  • Patches
  • Tablets
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
Guidelines BNF SPC
Un
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