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PAD Profile : Diltiazem hydrochloride - Angina Important
Keywords :
Branded prescribing, prescribing by brand, branded generics
Brand Names Include :
Adizem SR, Adizem XL, Angitil SR, Angitil XL, Dilcardia SR, Calcicard CR, Dilzem SR, Dilzem XL, Slozem, Tildiem LA, Tildiem retard, Tildiem SR, Viazem XL, Zemtard, Kenzem SR
Important Information :
Prescribe by BRAND
Traffic Light Status
Status 1 of 2.
Status :
Green
Important
Formulations :
- Modified release tablets
Important Information :
Tildiem Retard (TWICE daily) are the lowest cost brand in Primary Care for patients requiring a tablet formulation.
Trust Alignment :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Comments :
No comments returned.
Documents :
Status 2 of 2.
Status :
Green
Important
Formulations :
- Modified release capsules
Important Information :
Angitil SR capsules (TWICE daily) or Zemtard XL or Slozem (ONCE daily) are the lowest cost brands for Primary Care.
Trust Alignment :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Comments :
No comments returned.
Documents :
Guidelines
No guidelines returned.
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- Carvedilol
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- Metoprolol tartrate
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Other Indications
Additional Documents
Type
Document
Review Date
Committee Recommendations
Date
Committee Name
Narrative
02 September 2015
Surrey Medicines Commissioners Group
It is recommended that slow-release and longer-acting diltiazem products are prescribed by brand.
Following consideration of product price and current prescribing levels, the following were agreed as cost-effective preferred diltiazem brands for primary care:
- Twice daily – Angitil SR capsules (available in all three strengths)
- OR Tildiem Retard for patients preferring a tablet (although not available as 180mg strength)
- Once daily – Zemtard XL
Associated BNF Codes
02. Cardiovascular System
02.06.02. Calcium-channel blockers