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PAD Profile : Tryptophan - Treatment resistant depression

Keywords :
L-tryptophan
Brand Names Include :
Optimax

Traffic Light Status

Status 1 of 1.

Status :
N/A
Formulations :
  • Capsules
Trust Alignment :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Links :
BNF NICE SPC
NFD2
Comments :
No comments returned.
Documents :

Guidelines

No guidelines returned.

Other Drugs

Other Indications

No indications returned.

Additional Documents

No additional documents returned.

Committee Recommendations

Date
Committee Name
Narrative
28 February 2024
Not Set

This drug has not yet been assessed for formulary status and is not currently on the APC work-plan.

This drug has not yet been evaluated by the Surrey Heartlands ICS Area Prescribing Committee (APC).  As such, advice regarding safety, effectiveness (including cost-effectiveness) and its place in therapy is yet to be determined.

Before prescribing this drug it is recommended that clinicians contact their Medicines Optimisation team to discuss possible alternatives/options.

The APC will consider recommending the prescribing of this treatment upon submission of a formal request with its associated evidence. Clinicians can contact syheartlandsicb.APC@nhs.net  if they wish to make a submission.

Associated BNF Codes

04. Central Nervous System
04.03.04. Other antidepressant drugs
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