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Nervous system
Nervous system / Dystonias and other involuntary movements
  botulinum toxin type A Hospital Only NICE TA260
NICE TA605
  Powder for solution for injection
Azzalure (Galderma (UK) Ltd) Hospital Only
Bocouture (Merz Pharma UK Ltd) Hospital Only
Botox (AbbVie Ltd) Hospital Only
Dysport (Ipsen Ltd) Hospital Only
Xeomin (Merz Pharma UK Ltd) Hospital Only
  chlorpromazine hydrochloride Amber
Chlorpromazine

Parenteral formulation is for Hospital Prescribing Only

  Oral solution
Chlorpromazine hydrochloride (Non-proprietary) Amber
  clonidine hydrochloride Non-Formulary
  clozapine Hospital Only
  Oral suspension
Denzapine (Britannia Pharmaceuticals Ltd) Hospital Only
  diazepam Formulary
Diazepam

Parenteral formulation is for Hospital Prescribing Only.

  Oral suspension
Diazepam (Non-proprietary) Formulary
  Oral solution
Diazepam (Non-proprietary) Formulary
  Solution for injection
Diazepam (Non-proprietary) Hospital Only
  haloperidol Amber
Haloperidol

Parenteral formulation is for Hospital Prescribing Only.

  Oral solution
Haloperidol (Non-proprietary) Amber
Haldol (Janssen-Cilag Ltd) Amber
  Solution for injection
Haloperidol (Non-proprietary) Hospital Only
  orphenadrine hydrochloride Amber
  Oral solution
Orphenadrine hydrochloride (Non-proprietary) Amber
  pericyazine Hospital Only
  Oral solution
Pericyazine (Non-proprietary) Hospital Only
  piracetam Amber
  pramipexole Amber
  Modified-release tablet
Pramipexole (Non-proprietary) Amber
Mirapexin (Boehringer Ingelheim Ltd) Amber
  procyclidine hydrochloride Amber
Procyclidine hydrochloride

Parenteral formulation is for Hospital Prescribing Only.

  Solution for injection
Procyclidine hydrochloride (Non-proprietary) Hospital Only
  promazine hydrochloride Hospital Only
  Oral solution
Promazine hydrochloride (Non-proprietary) Hospital Only
  ropinirole Amber
  Modified-release tablet
Ropinirole (Non-proprietary) Amber
Ralnea XL (Krka UK Ltd) Amber
ReQuip XL (GlaxoSmithKline UK Ltd) Non-Formulary
Repinex XL (Aspire Pharma Ltd) Amber
  rotigotine Amber
  Transdermal patch
Neupro (UCB Pharma Ltd) Amber
  tetrabenazine Amber
  trifluoperazine Amber
  Oral solution
Trifluoperazine (Non-proprietary) Amber
  trihexyphenidyl hydrochloride Amber
  Oral solution
Trihexyphenidyl hydrochloride (Non-proprietary) Amber
Nervous system / Parkinson's disease
  apomorphine hydrochloride Hospital Only
  Solution for injection
APO-go (Britannia Pharmaceuticals Ltd) Hospital Only
A formal Shared Care Guideline (SCG) may be available.

If it is for the specific condition you are asked to continue treatment for and you are happy to prescribe in accordance with the guideline, then take over the agreed responsibilities including prescribing. Please ensure the document is scanned into the patient's electronic records.

Click here for the Shared Care Guideline Repository

If sufficient information has not been provided and if you do not feel happy to continue to prescribe, it is advisable to refer the patient back to the specialist clinic and complete and send as soon as possible an 'inappropriate prescribing request communication form' . 

APO-go Pen (Britannia Pharmaceuticals Ltd) Hospital Only
A formal Shared Care Guideline (SCG) may be available.

If it is for the specific condition you are asked to continue treatment for and you are happy to prescribe in accordance with the guideline, then take over the agreed responsibilities including prescribing. Please ensure the document is scanned into the patient's electronic records.

Click here for the Shared Care Guideline Repository

If sufficient information has not been provided and if you do not feel happy to continue to prescribe, it is advisable to refer the patient back to the specialist clinic and complete and send as soon as possible an 'inappropriate prescribing request communication form' . 

  Solution for infusion
APO-go PFS (Britannia Pharmaceuticals Ltd) Hospital Only
A formal Shared Care Guideline (SCG) may be available.

If it is for the specific condition you are asked to continue treatment for and you are happy to prescribe in accordance with the guideline, then take over the agreed responsibilities including prescribing. Please ensure the document is scanned into the patient's electronic records.

Click here for the Shared Care Guideline Repository

If sufficient information has not been provided and if you do not feel happy to continue to prescribe, it is advisable to refer the patient back to the specialist clinic and complete and send as soon as possible an 'inappropriate prescribing request communication form' . 

  bromocriptine Amber
  cabergoline Amber
  co-beneldopa Amber
  Modified-release capsule
Madopar CR (Roche Products Ltd) Amber
  co-careldopa Amber
Duodopa®

Duodopa® is for Hospital Prescribing Only.

  Modified-release tablet
Caramet CR (Teva UK Ltd) Amber
Half Sinemet CR (Organon Pharma (UK) Ltd) Amber
Lecado (Sandoz Ltd) Amber
Sinemet CR (Organon Pharma (UK) Ltd) Amber
  entacapone Amber
  opicapone Amber
  orphenadrine hydrochloride Amber
  Oral solution
Orphenadrine hydrochloride (Non-proprietary) Amber
  pramipexole Amber
  Modified-release tablet
Pramipexole (Non-proprietary) Amber
Mirapexin (Boehringer Ingelheim Ltd) Amber
  procyclidine hydrochloride Amber
Procyclidine hydrochloride

Parenteral formulation is for Hospital Prescribing Only.

  Solution for injection
Procyclidine hydrochloride (Non-proprietary) Hospital Only
  rasagiline Amber
  ropinirole Amber
  Modified-release tablet
Ropinirole (Non-proprietary) Amber
Ralnea XL (Krka UK Ltd) Amber
ReQuip XL (GlaxoSmithKline UK Ltd) Non-Formulary
Repinex XL (Aspire Pharma Ltd) Amber
  rotigotine Amber
  Transdermal patch
Neupro (UCB Pharma Ltd) Amber
  selegiline hydrochloride Amber
  tolcapone Hospital Only
  trihexyphenidyl hydrochloride Amber
  Oral solution
Trihexyphenidyl hydrochloride (Non-proprietary) Amber
Nervous system / Alcohol dependence
  acamprosate calcium Amber
  Gastro-resistant tablet
Acamprosate calcium (Non-proprietary) Amber
Campral EC (Merck Serono Ltd) Amber
  carbamazepine Amber
  Modified-release tablet
Tegretol Retard (Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd) Amber
  Oral suspension
Carbamazepine (Non-proprietary) Amber
Tegretol (Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd) Amber
  Suppository
Carbamazepine (Non-proprietary) Amber
  chlordiazepoxide hydrochloride Hospital Only
  clomethiazole Non-Formulary
  Oral solution
Clomethiazole (Non-proprietary) Non-Formulary
  diazepam Formulary
Diazepam

Parenteral formulation is for Hospital Prescribing Only.

  Oral suspension
Diazepam (Non-proprietary) Formulary
  Oral solution
Diazepam (Non-proprietary) Formulary
  Solution for injection
Diazepam (Non-proprietary) Hospital Only
  disulfiram Hospital Only
  nalmefene Amber NICE TA325
  naltrexone hydrochloride Hospital Only NICE TA115
Nervous system / Nicotine dependence
  bupropion hydrochloride Amber
  Modified-release tablet
Zyban (GlaxoSmithKline UK Ltd) Amber
  nicotine Formulary
  Sublingual tablet
Nicotine (Non-proprietary) Formulary
Nicorette Microtab (McNeil Products Ltd) Formulary
  Medicated chewing-gum
Nicotine (Non-proprietary) Formulary
Nicorette (McNeil Products Ltd) Formulary
Nicorette Icy White (McNeil Products Ltd) Formulary
Nicotinell (Haleon UK Ltd) Formulary
  Transdermal patch
Nicotine (Non-proprietary) Formulary
NiQuitin (Omega Pharma Ltd) Formulary
NiQuitin Clear (Omega Pharma Ltd) Formulary
Nicorette invisi (McNeil Products Ltd) Formulary
Nicotinell TTS (Haleon UK Ltd) Formulary
  Spray
Nicotine (Non-proprietary) Formulary
Nicorette (McNeil Products Ltd) Formulary
Nicorette QuickMist (McNeil Products Ltd) Formulary
  varenicline Formulary NICE TA123
Nervous system / Opioid dependence
  buprenorphine Amber NICE TA114
Buprenorphine

Please check medicinal forms for local formulary choices.

 Parenteral formulation is for Hospital Prescribing Only.

  Sublingual tablet
Buprenorphine (Non-proprietary) Amber
Subutex (Indivior UK Ltd) Amber
Temgesic (Eumedica Pharmaceuticals AG) Amber
  buprenorphine with naloxone Non-Formulary
  Sublingual tablet
Suboxone (Indivior UK Ltd) Non-Formulary
  lofexidine hydrochloride Hospital Only
  methadone hydrochloride Amber NICE TA114
Methadone hydrochloride

Parenteral formulation is for Hospital Prescribing Only.

  Oral solution
Methadone hydrochloride (Non-proprietary) Amber
Methadose (Rosemont Pharmaceuticals Ltd) Amber
Metharose (Rosemont Pharmaceuticals Ltd) Amber
Physeptone (Martindale Pharmaceuticals Ltd) Amber
  Solution for injection
Methadone hydrochloride (Non-proprietary) Hospital Only
  naltrexone hydrochloride Hospital Only NICE TA115
Nervous system / Local anaesthesia
  adrenaline with articaine hydrochloride Hospital Only
  Solution for injection
Septanest (Septodont Ltd) Hospital Only
  bupivacaine hydrochloride Hospital Only
  Solution for injection
Bupivacaine hydrochloride (Non-proprietary) Hospital Only
  Infusion
Bupivacaine hydrochloride (Non-proprietary) Hospital Only
  chloroprocaine hydrochloride Hospital Only
  levobupivacaine Hospital Only
  Solution for injection
Chirocaine (AbbVie Ltd) Hospital Only
  lidocaine hydrochloride Formulary
Lidocaine Medicated Plasters

As per the national recommendations from the 2017 NHSE consultation on Medicines of Limited Value, Lidocaine Medicated-Plasters are HOSPITAL ONLY, EXCEPT for post herpetic neuralgia (PHN) only for which they are AMBER.

Local anaesthesia

All medicinal formulations are formulary EXCEPT plasters which are not licensed.  

 

 
 

  lidocaine with adrenaline Hospital Only
  Solution for injection
Lignospan Special (Septodont Ltd) Hospital Only
Rexocaine (Henry Schein Ltd) Hospital Only
Xylocaine with Adrenaline (Aspen Pharma Trading Ltd, Dentsply Ltd) Hospital Only
  lidocaine with phenylephrine Hospital Only
  Spray
Lidocaine with phenylephrine (Non-proprietary) Hospital Only
  lidocaine with prilocaine Hospital Only
  mepivacaine hydrochloride Hospital Only
  Solution for injection
Scandonest plain (Septodont Ltd) Hospital Only
  prilocaine hydrochloride Hospital Only
  Solution for injection
Citanest (Aspen Pharma Trading Ltd) Hospital Only
  ropivacaine hydrochloride Hospital Only
  Solution for injection
Ropivacaine hydrochloride (Non-proprietary) Hospital Only
Naropin (Aspen Pharma Trading Ltd) Hospital Only
  Infusion
Ropivacaine hydrochloride (Non-proprietary) Hospital Only
  tetracaine Hospital Only
  Eye drops
Tetracaine (Non-proprietary) Hospital Only
Nervous system / Dementia
  donepezil hydrochloride Amber NICE TA217
A Prescribing Pathway is available - Use of Donepezil, Galantamine, Rivastigmine and Memantine in Dementia

A Prescribing Pathway is available

If it is for the specific condition you are asked to continue treatment for and you are happy to prescribe in accordance with the guideline, then take over the agreed responsibilities including prescribing. Please ensure the document is scanned into the patient's electronic records.

Click below for link to document on Clarity

https://teamnet.clarity.co.uk/Library/ViewItem/942cb748-346b-423e-aa2b-ad3b009f69ea

If sufficient information has not been provided and if you do not feel happy to continue to prescribe, it is advisable to refer the patient back to the specialist clinic and complete and send as soon as possible an 'inappropriate prescribing request communication form' . 

  

  Orodispersible tablet
Donepezil hydrochloride (Non-proprietary) Amber
Aricept Evess (Eisai Ltd) Non-Formulary
  Oral solution
Donepezil hydrochloride (Non-proprietary) Amber
  galantamine Amber NICE TA217
A Prescribing Pathway is available - Use of Donepezil, Galantamine, Rivastigmine and Memantine in Dementia

A Prescribing Pathway is available

If it is for the specific condition you are asked to continue treatment for and you are happy to prescribe in accordance with the guideline, then take over the agreed responsibilities including prescribing. Please ensure the document is scanned into the patient's electronic records.

Click below for link to document on Clarity

https://teamnet.clarity.co.uk/Library/ViewItem/942cb748-346b-423e-aa2b-ad3b009f69ea

If sufficient information has not been provided and if you do not feel happy to continue to prescribe, it is advisable to refer the patient back to the specialist clinic and complete and send as soon as possible an 'inappropriate prescribing request communication form' . 

  Modified-release capsule
Gatalin XL (Aspire Pharma Ltd) Amber
Lotprosin XL (Accord-UK Ltd) Amber
Reminyl XL (Takeda UK Ltd) Amber
  Oral solution
Galantamine (Non-proprietary) Amber
Reminyl (Takeda UK Ltd) Non-Formulary
  memantine hydrochloride Amber NICE TA217
A Prescribing Pathway is available - Use of Donepezil, Galantamine, Rivastigmine and Memantine in Dementia

A Prescribing Pathway is available.

If it is for the specific condition you are asked to continue treatment for and you are happy to prescribe in accordance with the guideline, then take over the agreed responsibilities including prescribing. Please ensure the document is scanned into the patient's electronic records.

Please click below for the document available on Clarity

https://teamnet.clarity.co.uk/Library/ViewItem/942cb748-346b-423e-aa2b-ad3b009f69ea

If sufficient information has not been provided and if you do not feel happy to continue to prescribe, it is advisable to refer the patient back to the specialist clinic and complete and send as soon as possible an 'inappropriate prescribing request communication form' . 

  Oral solution
Ebixa (Lundbeck Ltd) Amber
  risperidone Amber
  Orodispersible tablet
Risperidone (Non-proprietary) Amber
  Oral solution
Risperidone (Non-proprietary) Amber
  Powder and solvent for suspension for injection
Risperdal Consta (Janssen-Cilag Ltd) Amber
  rivastigmine Amber NICE TA217
A Prescribing Pathway is available - Use of Donepezil, Galantamine, Rivastigmine and Memantine in Dementia

A Prescribing Pathway is available. 

If it is for the specific condition you are asked to continue treatment for and you are happy to prescribe in accordance with the guideline, then take over the agreed responsibilities including prescribing. Please ensure the document is scanned into the patient's electronic records.

Click below for link to document from Clarity

https://teamnet.clarity.co.uk/Library/ViewItem/942cb748-346b-423e-aa2b-ad3b009f69ea


If sufficient information has not been provided and if you do not feel happy to continue to prescribe, it is advisable to refer the patient back to the specialist clinic and complete and send as soon as possible an 'inappropriate prescribing request communication form' . 
 

  Oral solution
Rivastigmine (Non-proprietary) Amber
  Transdermal patch
Exelon (Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd) Amber
Nervous system / Nausea and labyrinth disorders
  aprepitant Hospital Only
  chlorpromazine hydrochloride Non-Formulary
Chlorpromazine

Parenteral formulation is for Hospital Prescribing Only

  Oral solution
Chlorpromazine hydrochloride (Non-proprietary) Non-Formulary
  cinnarizine Formulary
  cyclizine Amber
Cyclizine

Parenteral formulation is for Hospital Prescribing Only.

  Solution for injection
Cyclizine (Non-proprietary) Hospital Only
  domperidone Formulary
  Oral suspension
Domperidone (Non-proprietary) Formulary
  droperidol Non-Formulary
  Solution for injection
Droperidol (Non-proprietary) Non-Formulary
  fosaprepitant Hospital Only
  granisetron Hospital Only
  Solution for injection
Granisetron (Non-proprietary) Hospital Only
  Transdermal patch
Sancuso (Kyowa Kirin International UK NewCo Ltd) Hospital Only
  haloperidol Amber
Haloperidol

Parenteral formulation is for Hospital Prescribing Only.

  Oral solution
Haloperidol (Non-proprietary) Amber
Haldol (Janssen-Cilag Ltd) Amber
  Solution for injection
Haloperidol (Non-proprietary) Hospital Only
  hyoscine hydrobromide Formulary
  Solution for injection
Hyoscine hydrobromide (Non-proprietary) Amber
  Transdermal patch
Scopoderm (Baxter Healthcare Ltd) Formulary
  levomepromazine Amber
  Solution for injection
Levomepromazine (Non-proprietary) Amber
Nozinan (Neuraxpharm UK Ltd) Amber
  metoclopramide hydrochloride Formulary
Metoclopramide

Parenteral formulation is for Hospital Prescribing Only.

  Oral solution
Metoclopramide hydrochloride (Non-proprietary) Formulary
  Solution for injection
Metoclopramide hydrochloride (Non-proprietary) Hospital Only
  nabilone Hospital Only
  ondansetron Hospital Only
  Orodispersible tablet
Ondansetron (Non-proprietary) Hospital Only
  Orodispersible film
Setofilm (Norgine Pharmaceuticals Ltd) Hospital Only
  Oral solution
Ondansetron (Non-proprietary) Hospital Only
  Solution for injection
Ondansetron (Non-proprietary) Hospital Only
  palonosetron Hospital Only
  Solution for injection
Palonosetron (Non-proprietary) Hospital Only
Aloxi (Chugai Pharma UK Ltd) Hospital Only
  prochlorperazine Formulary
Prochlorperazine

Parenteral formulation is for Hospital Prescribing Only.

  Buccal tablet
Prochlorperazine (Non-proprietary) Formulary
  Solution for injection
Stemetil (Sanofi) Hospital Only
  promethazine hydrochloride Formulary
Promethazine hydrochloride

Parenteral formulation is for Hospital Prescribing Only.

  Oral solution
Phenergan (Sanofi Consumer Healthcare) Formulary
  Solution for injection
Phenergan (Sanofi Consumer Healthcare) Hospital Only
  promethazine teoclate Non-Formulary
  trifluoperazine Non-Formulary
  Oral solution
Trifluoperazine (Non-proprietary) Non-Formulary
Nervous system / Ménière's disease
  betahistine dihydrochloride Formulary
Nervous system / Pain
  alfentanil Hospital Only
  Solution for injection
Alfentanil (Non-proprietary) Hospital Only
Rapifen (Piramal Critical Care Ltd) Hospital Only
  aspirin Amber
  Gastro-resistant tablet
Aspirin (Non-proprietary) Amber
Nu-Seals (Alliance Pharmaceuticals Ltd) Non-Formulary
  Suppository
Aspirin (Non-proprietary) Amber
  bupivacaine hydrochloride Hospital Only
  Solution for injection
Bupivacaine hydrochloride (Non-proprietary) Hospital Only
  Infusion
Bupivacaine hydrochloride (Non-proprietary) Hospital Only
  buprenorphine Amber NICE TA114
Buprenorphine

Please check medicinal forms for local formulary choices.

 Parenteral formulation is for Hospital Prescribing Only.

  Sublingual tablet
Buprenorphine (Non-proprietary) Amber
Subutex (Indivior UK Ltd) Amber
Temgesic (Eumedica Pharmaceuticals AG) Amber
  Transdermal patch
Bunov (Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Europe Ltd) Amber
Butec (Qdem Pharmaceuticals Ltd) Amber
Hapoctasin (Accord-UK Ltd) Amber
Relevtec (Sandoz Ltd) Amber
Transtec (Grunenthal Ltd) Amber
  co-codamol Non-Formulary
  codeine phosphate Formulary
Codeine Phosphate

Parenteral formulation is for Hospital Prescribing Only.

  Oral solution
Codeine phosphate (Non-proprietary) Formulary
Galcodine (Thornton & Ross Ltd) Non-Formulary
  diamorphine hydrochloride Amber
Topical Diamorphine (Unlicensed)

Topical Diamorphine (unlicensed preparation) is for Hospital Only Prescribing.

  Powder for solution for injection
Diamorphine hydrochloride (Non-proprietary) Amber
  diclofenac potassium Non-Formulary
  dihydrocodeine tartrate Non-Formulary
  Modified-release tablet
DHC Continus (Ennogen Healthcare International Ltd) Non-Formulary
  dihydrocodeine with paracetamol Non-Formulary
  dipipanone hydrochloride with cyclizine Non-Formulary
  fentanyl Amber
Fentanyl

Please check medicinal forms for local formulary choices.

Parenteral formulation is for Hospital Prescribing Only.

Fentanyl Patches

Brand prescribing is required.

  Sublingual tablet
Abstral (Kyowa Kirin International UK NewCo Ltd) Non-Formulary
  Buccal tablet
Effentora (Teva UK Ltd) Non-Formulary
  Solution for injection
Fentanyl (Non-proprietary) Amber
Sublimaze (Piramal Critical Care Ltd) Amber
  Solution for infusion
Fentanyl (Non-proprietary) Amber
  Transdermal patch
Fencino (Luye Pharma Ltd) Amber
Fentanyl Patches

Brand prescribing is required.

Matrifen (Teva UK Ltd) Amber
Fentanyl Patches

Brand prescribing is required.

Mezolar Matrix (Sandoz Ltd) Amber
Fentanyl Patches

Brand prescribing is required.

Opiodur (Zentiva Pharma UK Ltd) Amber
Victanyl (Accord-UK Ltd) Amber
Fentanyl Patches

Brand prescribing is required.

  Spray
PecFent (Kyowa Kirin International UK NewCo Ltd) Non-Formulary
  hydromorphone hydrochloride Non-Formulary
  Modified-release capsule
Palladone SR (Napp Pharmaceuticals Ltd) Non-Formulary
  ibuprofen Formulary
Ibuprofen

Parenteral formulation is for Hospital Prescribing Only.

  Modified-release tablet
Brufen Retard (Viatris UK Healthcare Ltd) Non-Formulary
  Effervescent granules
Brufen (Viatris UK Healthcare Ltd) Non-Formulary
  Oral suspension
Ibuprofen (Non-proprietary) Formulary
Brufen (Viatris UK Healthcare Ltd) Non-Formulary
Nurofen (Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare (UK) Ltd) Formulary
  levobupivacaine Hospital Only
  Solution for injection
Chirocaine (AbbVie Ltd) Hospital Only
  levomepromazine Amber
  Solution for injection
Levomepromazine (Non-proprietary) Amber
Nozinan (Neuraxpharm UK Ltd) Amber
  mefenamic acid Formulary
  Oral suspension
Mefenamic acid (Non-proprietary) Formulary
  meptazinol Non-Formulary
Meptazinol

Parenteral formulation is for Hospital Prescribing Only.

  methadone hydrochloride Amber NICE TA114
Methadone hydrochloride

Parenteral formulation is for Hospital Prescribing Only.

  Oral solution
Methadone hydrochloride (Non-proprietary) Amber
Metharose (Rosemont Pharmaceuticals Ltd) Amber
Physeptone (Martindale Pharmaceuticals Ltd) Amber
  Solution for injection
Methadone hydrochloride (Non-proprietary) Hospital Only
  methoxyflurane Hospital Only
  morphine Formulary
  Modified-release tablet
MST Continus (Napp Pharmaceuticals Ltd) Formulary
MST Continus®

BRAND PRESCRIBING IS REQUIRED.

Morphgesic SR (Advanz Pharma) Formulary
Morphgesic® SR

BRAND PRESCRIBING IS REQUIRED

Morphgesic® SR

BRAND PRESCRIBING IS REQUIRED

  Modified-release capsule
MXL (Napp Pharmaceuticals Ltd) Formulary
MXL®

BRAND PRESCRIBING IS REQUIRED

Zomorph (Ethypharm UK Ltd) Formulary
Zomorph®

BRAND PRESCRIBING IS REQUIRED

  Oral solution
Morphine (Non-proprietary) Formulary
Oramorph (Glenwood GmbH) Formulary
  Solution for injection
Morphine (Non-proprietary) Amber
  Solution for infusion
Morphine (Non-proprietary) Amber
  nefopam hydrochloride Non-Formulary
  nitrous oxide Hospital Only
  oxycodone hydrochloride Amber
Oxycodone hydrochloride

Please check medicinal form for local formulary choices.

Parenteral formulation is for Hospital Prescribing Only.

  Modified-release tablet
Longtec (Qdem Pharmaceuticals Ltd) Amber
  Oral solution
Oxycodone hydrochloride (Non-proprietary) Amber
OxyNorm (Napp Pharmaceuticals Ltd) Amber
  Solution for injection
Oxycodone hydrochloride (Non-proprietary) Hospital Only
OxyNorm (Napp Pharmaceuticals Ltd) Hospital Only
Shortec (Qdem Pharmaceuticals Ltd) Hospital Only
  oxycodone with naloxone Non-Formulary
Oxycodone and naloxone combination product

As per the national recommendations from the 2017 NHSE consultation on Medicines of Limited Value, Oxycodone and naloxone combination products are NON-FORMULARY (BLACK) on the Tower Hamlets CCG formulary.

  Modified-release tablet
Targinact (Napp Pharmaceuticals Ltd) Non-Formulary
  paracetamol Formulary
Paracetamol

Parenteral formulation is for Hospital Prescribing Only.

  Oral suspension
Paracetamol (Non-proprietary) Formulary
  Oral solution
Paracetamol (Non-proprietary) Formulary
  Solution for infusion
Paracetamol (Non-proprietary) Hospital Only
  Suppository
Paracetamol (Non-proprietary) Formulary
  pentazocine Non-Formulary
  pethidine hydrochloride Hospital Only
  Solution for injection
Pethidine hydrochloride (Non-proprietary) Hospital Only
  ropivacaine hydrochloride Hospital Only
  Solution for injection
Ropivacaine hydrochloride (Non-proprietary) Hospital Only
Naropin (Aspen Pharma Trading Ltd) Hospital Only
  Infusion
Ropivacaine hydrochloride (Non-proprietary) Hospital Only
  tapentadol Amber
  Modified-release tablet
Palexia SR (Grunenthal Ltd) Amber
  Oral solution
Palexia (Grunenthal Ltd) Amber
  tramadol hydrochloride Formulary
Tramadol

Parenteral formulation is for Hospital Prescribing Only.

  Orodispersible tablet
Zamadol Melt (Viatris UK Healthcare Ltd) Formulary
  Modified-release tablet
Brimisol PR (Bristol Laboratories Ltd) Non-Formulary
Marol (Teva UK Ltd) Non-Formulary
Tilodol SR (Sandoz Ltd) Non-Formulary
Tramulief SR (Advanz Pharma) Non-Formulary
Zydol SR (Grunenthal Ltd) Non-Formulary
Zydol XL (Grunenthal Ltd) Non-Formulary
  Modified-release capsule
Maxitram SR (Chiesi Ltd) Non-Formulary
Zamadol SR (Viatris UK Healthcare Ltd) Non-Formulary
  Oral drops
Tramadol hydrochloride (Non-proprietary) Formulary
  Solution for injection
Tramadol hydrochloride (Non-proprietary) Hospital Only
Zydol (Grunenthal Ltd) Hospital Only
Nervous system / Headache
  clonidine hydrochloride Non-Formulary
  pizotifen Amber
  sumatriptan Formulary
  Solution for injection
Imigran Subject (GlaxoSmithKline UK Ltd) Non-Formulary
  Spray
Imigran (GlaxoSmithKline UK Ltd) Non-Formulary
  verapamil hydrochloride Amber
Verapamil

Parenteral formulation is for Hospital Prescribing Only.

For modified-release preparations - Brand Prescribing is Required.

  Oral solution
Verapamil hydrochloride (Non-proprietary) Amber
  Solution for injection
Securon (Viatris UK Healthcare Ltd) Hospital Only
Nervous system / Migraine
  almotriptan Non-Formulary
  amitriptyline hydrochloride Formulary
AMITRIPTYLINE HYDROCHLORIDE

AMITRIPTYLINE for the treatment of depression should only be prescribed in secondary care by or under the explicit direction of a specialist

  Oral solution
Amitriptyline hydrochloride (Non-proprietary) Formulary
  atenolol Formulary
Atenolol

Parenteral Formulation is for Hospital Prescribing Only.

  Solution for injection
Tenormin (Atnahs Pharma UK Ltd) Hospital Only
  botulinum toxin type A Hospital Only NICE TA260
NICE TA605
  Powder for solution for injection
Azzalure (Galderma (UK) Ltd) Hospital Only
Bocouture (Merz Pharma UK Ltd) Hospital Only
Botox (AbbVie Ltd) Hospital Only
Dysport (Ipsen Ltd) Hospital Only
Xeomin (Merz Pharma UK Ltd) Hospital Only
  clonidine hydrochloride Non-Formulary
  cyclizine Amber
Cyclizine

Parenteral formulation is for Hospital Prescribing Only.

  Solution for injection
Cyclizine (Non-proprietary) Hospital Only
  diclofenac potassium Non-Formulary
  eletriptan Non-Formulary
  fremanezumab Hospital Only NICE TA764
  frovatriptan Non-Formulary
  metoprolol tartrate Formulary
METOPROLOL TARTRATE

Parenteral formulation is for Hospital Prescribing Only.

  nadolol Non-Formulary
  naratriptan Formulary
  pizotifen Amber
  rizatriptan Non-Formulary
  Orodispersible tablet
Rizatriptan (Non-proprietary) Non-Formulary
  Oral lyophilisate
Maxalt Melt (Organon Pharma (UK) Ltd) Non-Formulary
  sodium valproate
Sodium Valproate

Parenteral formulation is for Hospital Prescribing Only.

 

 

  Powder and solvent for solution for injection
Epilim (Sanofi) Hospital Only
  sumatriptan Formulary
  Solution for injection
Imigran Subject (GlaxoSmithKline UK Ltd) Non-Formulary
  Spray
Imigran (GlaxoSmithKline UK Ltd) Non-Formulary
  timolol maleate Non-Formulary
  tolfenamic acid Non-Formulary
  topiramate Amber
  valproic acid Amber
  Gastro-resistant tablet
Depakote (Sanofi) Amber
  Gastro-resistant capsule
Valproic acid (Non-proprietary) Amber
Convulex (G.L. Pharma UK Ltd) Amber
  zolmitriptan Formulary
  Orodispersible tablet
Zolmitriptan (Non-proprietary) Formulary
Zomig Rapimelt (Grunenthal Ltd) Non-Formulary
  Spray
Zomig (Grunenthal Ltd) Non-Formulary
Nervous system / Neuropathic pain
  amitriptyline hydrochloride Formulary
AMITRIPTYLINE HYDROCHLORIDE

AMITRIPTYLINE for the treatment of depression should only be prescribed in secondary care by or under the explicit direction of a specialist

  Oral solution
Amitriptyline hydrochloride (Non-proprietary) Formulary
  capsaicin Non-Formulary
Capsaicin

NOTE: Topical capsaicin may be considered as an adjunct to core treatments for knee or hand osteoarthritis in line with NICE CG177 

 

  carbamazepine Amber
  Modified-release tablet
Tegretol Retard (Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd) Amber
  Oral suspension
Carbamazepine (Non-proprietary) Amber
Tegretol (Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd) Amber
  Suppository
Carbamazepine (Non-proprietary) Amber
  gabapentin Formulary
  Oral solution
Gabapentin (Non-proprietary) Formulary
  nortriptyline Formulary
NORTRIPTYLINE

Nortriptyline for the treatment of depression should only be initiated in Secondary Care, by or under the explicit direction of a Specialist.

 

  oxycodone hydrochloride Amber
Oxycodone hydrochloride

Please check medicinal form for local formulary choices.

Parenteral formulation is for Hospital Prescribing Only.

  Modified-release tablet
Longtec (Qdem Pharmaceuticals Ltd) Amber
  Oral solution
Oxycodone hydrochloride (Non-proprietary) Amber
OxyNorm (Napp Pharmaceuticals Ltd) Amber
  Solution for injection
Oxycodone hydrochloride (Non-proprietary) Hospital Only
OxyNorm (Napp Pharmaceuticals Ltd) Hospital Only
Shortec (Qdem Pharmaceuticals Ltd) Hospital Only
  phenytoin Amber
Pheytoin

Parenteral formulation is for Hospital Prescribing Only.

  Chewable tablet
Epanutin (Viatris UK Healthcare Ltd) Amber
  Oral suspension
Epanutin (Viatris UK Healthcare Ltd) Amber
  Solution for injection
Phenytoin (Non-proprietary) Hospital Only
Epanutin (Viatris UK Healthcare Ltd) Hospital Only
  pregabalin Formulary
Pregabalin

Pregabalin is NOT APPROVED for use by ELFT for the treatment of Generalised Anxiety Disorder.

  Oral solution
Pregabalin (Non-proprietary) Formulary
Lyrica (Viatris UK Healthcare Ltd) Amber
Nervous system / General anaesthesia
  desflurane Hospital Only
  etomidate Hospital Only
  Solution for injection
Hypnomidate (Piramal Critical Care Ltd) Hospital Only
  Emulsion for injection
Etomidate (Non-proprietary) Hospital Only
  isoflurane Hospital Only
  nitrous oxide Hospital Only
  propofol Hospital Only
  Emulsion for injection
Propofol (Non-proprietary) Hospital Only
  sevoflurane Hospital Only
  thiopental sodium Hospital Only
  Powder for solution for injection
Thiopental sodium (Non-proprietary) Hospital Only
Nervous system / CNS and respiratory depression
  naloxone hydrochloride Hospital Only
FORMULARY: PRENOXAD PRE-LOADED INJECTION

FORMULARY: PRENOXAD® PRE-LOADED INJECTION

Prenoxad® pre-loaded injection is formulary for the following indications only:

  • People with problem opiate use either prescribed or illicit who are not currently able to access naloxone promptly from a Borough Commissioned Substance Misuse Service / Hostel or Homeless provision
  • Suitable patients prescribed high dose opiates in primary care (e.g. those with a history of accidental or intentional overdose or other known risk factors)
  • People who require a replacement (expired product) who are unable to obtain replacements from local substance misuse services (e.g. due to Covid Pandemic)

  Solution for injection
Naloxone hydrochloride (Non-proprietary) Hospital Only
Prenoxad (Martindale Pharmaceuticals Ltd) Hospital Only
Nervous system / Malignant hyperthermia
  dantrolene sodium Hospital Only
  Powder for solution for injection
Dantrium (Forum Health Products Ltd) Hospital Only
Nervous system / Anaesthesia adjuvants
  atropine sulfate Hospital Only
Atropine

Parenteral formulation is for Hospital Prescribing Only.

  Solution for injection
Atropine sulfate (Non-proprietary) Hospital Only
  glycopyrronium bromide Hospital Only
Glycopyrronium bromide

Parenteral formulation is for Hospital Prescribing Only.

  Solution for injection
Glycopyrronium bromide (Non-proprietary) Hospital Only
Nervous system / Neuromuscular blockade
  atracurium besilate Hospital Only
  Solution for injection
Atracurium besilate (Non-proprietary) Hospital Only
Tracrium (Aspen Pharma Trading Ltd) Hospital Only
  cisatracurium Hospital Only
  Solution for injection
Cisatracurium (Non-proprietary) Hospital Only
  mivacurium Hospital Only
  Solution for injection
Mivacron (Aspen Pharma Trading Ltd) Hospital Only
  pancuronium bromide Hospital Only
  rocuronium bromide Hospital Only
  Solution for injection
Rocuronium bromide (Non-proprietary) Hospital Only
Esmeron (Merck Sharp & Dohme (UK) Ltd) Hospital Only
  suxamethonium chloride Hospital Only
  Solution for injection
Suxamethonium chloride (Non-proprietary) Hospital Only
  vecuronium bromide Hospital Only
Nervous system / Peri-operative sedation
  dexmedetomidine Hospital Only
  Solution for infusion
Dexdor (Orion Pharma (UK) Ltd) Hospital Only
  diazepam Hospital Only
Diazepam

Parenteral formulation is for Hospital Prescribing Only.

  Oral suspension
Diazepam (Non-proprietary) Hospital Only
  Oral solution
Diazepam (Non-proprietary) Hospital Only
  Solution for injection
Diazepam (Non-proprietary) Hospital Only
  ketamine Hospital Only
  Solution for injection
Ketamine (Non-proprietary) Hospital Only
Ketalar (Pfizer Ltd) Hospital Only
  lorazepam Hospital Only
Lorazepam

Parenteral formulation is for Hospital Prescribing Only.

  Oral solution
Lorazepam (Non-proprietary) Hospital Only
  midazolam Hospital Only
Midazolam

Parenteral formulation is for Hospital Prescribing Only.

  Solution for injection
Midazolam (Non-proprietary) Hospital Only
Hypnovel (Neon Healthcare Ltd) Hospital Only
  Solution for infusion
Midazolam (Non-proprietary) Hospital Only
  propofol Hospital Only
  Emulsion for injection
Propofol (Non-proprietary) Hospital Only
  remifentanil Hospital Only
  Powder for solution for injection
Remifentanil (Non-proprietary) Hospital Only
  temazepam Hospital Only
  Oral solution
Temazepam (Non-proprietary) Hospital Only
Nervous system / Neuromuscular blockade reversal
  neostigmine Hospital Only
Neostigmine

Parenteral formulation is for Hospital Prescribing Only.

  Solution for injection
Neostigmine (Non-proprietary) Hospital Only
  neostigmine with glycopyrronium bromide Hospital Only
  Solution for injection
Neostigmine with glycopyrronium bromide (Non-proprietary) Hospital Only
  sugammadex Hospital Only
  Solution for injection
Bridion (Merck Sharp & Dohme (UK) Ltd) Hospital Only
Nervous system / Peri-operative analgesia
  alfentanil Hospital Only
  Solution for injection
Alfentanil (Non-proprietary) Hospital Only
Rapifen (Piramal Critical Care Ltd) Hospital Only
  buprenorphine Hospital Only NICE TA114
Buprenorphine

Please check medicinal forms for local formulary choices.

 Parenteral formulation is for Hospital Prescribing Only.

  Sublingual tablet
Buprenorphine (Non-proprietary) Hospital Only
Subutex (Indivior UK Ltd) Hospital Only
Temgesic (Eumedica Pharmaceuticals AG) Hospital Only
  diclofenac potassium Non-Formulary
  fentanyl Hospital Only
Fentanyl

Please check medicinal forms for local formulary choices.

Parenteral formulation is for Hospital Prescribing Only.

Fentanyl Patches

Brand prescribing is required.

  Solution for injection
Fentanyl (Non-proprietary) Hospital Only
Sublimaze (Piramal Critical Care Ltd) Hospital Only
  Solution for infusion
Fentanyl (Non-proprietary) Hospital Only
  flurbiprofen Non-Formulary
  ibuprofen Hospital Only
Ibuprofen

Parenteral formulation is for Hospital Prescribing Only.

  Effervescent granules
Brufen (Viatris UK Healthcare Ltd) Hospital Only
  Oral suspension
Ibuprofen (Non-proprietary) Hospital Only
Brufen (Viatris UK Healthcare Ltd) Hospital Only
Nurofen (Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare (UK) Ltd) Hospital Only
  mefenamic acid Hospital Only
  Oral suspension
Mefenamic acid (Non-proprietary) Hospital Only
  meptazinol Hospital Only
Meptazinol

Parenteral formulation is for Hospital Prescribing Only.

  oxycodone hydrochloride Hospital Only
Oxycodone hydrochloride

Please check medicinal form for local formulary choices.

Parenteral formulation is for Hospital Prescribing Only.

  Oral solution
Oxycodone hydrochloride (Non-proprietary) Hospital Only
OxyNorm (Napp Pharmaceuticals Ltd) Hospital Only
  Solution for injection
Oxycodone hydrochloride (Non-proprietary) Hospital Only
OxyNorm (Napp Pharmaceuticals Ltd) Hospital Only
Shortec (Qdem Pharmaceuticals Ltd) Hospital Only
  oxycodone with naloxone Hospital Only
Oxycodone and naloxone combination product

As per the national recommendations from the 2017 NHSE consultation on Medicines of Limited Value, Oxycodone and naloxone combination products are NON-FORMULARY (BLACK) on the Tower Hamlets CCG formulary.

  Modified-release tablet
Targinact (Napp Pharmaceuticals Ltd) Hospital Only
  parecoxib Hospital Only
  Powder for solution for injection
Dynastat (Pfizer Ltd) Hospital Only
  Powder and solvent for solution for injection
Dynastat (Pfizer Ltd) Hospital Only
  pethidine hydrochloride Hospital Only
  Solution for injection
Pethidine hydrochloride (Non-proprietary) Hospital Only
  remifentanil Hospital Only
  Powder for solution for injection
Remifentanil (Non-proprietary) Hospital Only
Nervous system / Reversal of benzodiazepines
  flumazenil Hospital Only
  Solution for injection
Flumazenil (Non-proprietary) Hospital Only
Nervous system / Epilepsy and other seizure disorders
  acetazolamide Hospital Only
  Modified-release capsule
Diamox SR (Advanz Pharma) Hospital Only
  Powder for solution for injection
Diamox (Advanz Pharma) Hospital Only
  brivaracetam Shared Care
  cannabidiol Hospital Only NICE TA614
NICE TA615
NICE TA873
  carbamazepine Amber
  Modified-release tablet
Tegretol Retard (Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd) Amber
  Oral suspension
Carbamazepine (Non-proprietary) Amber
Tegretol (Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd) Amber
  Suppository
Carbamazepine (Non-proprietary) Amber
  clobazam Amber
  Oral suspension
Clobazam (Non-proprietary) Amber
  clonazepam Amber
  Oral solution
Clonazepam (Non-proprietary) Amber
  eslicarbazepine acetate Amber
  ethosuximide Amber
  Oral solution
Ethosuximide (Non-proprietary) Amber
  fosphenytoin sodium Hospital Only
  Solution for injection
Pro-Epanutin (Pfizer Ltd) Hospital Only
  gabapentin Amber
  Oral solution
Gabapentin (Non-proprietary) Amber
  lacosamide Amber
Lacosamide

Parenteral formulation is for Hospital Prescribing Only.

  Oral solution
Vimpat (UCB Pharma Ltd) Amber
  Solution for infusion
Vimpat (UCB Pharma Ltd) Hospital Only
  lamotrigine Amber
  levetiracetam Amber
Levetiracetam

Parenteral formulation is for Hospital Prescribing Only.

  Oral solution
Levetiracetam (Non-proprietary) Amber
Keppra (UCB Pharma Ltd) Amber
  Solution for infusion
Levetiracetam (Non-proprietary) Hospital Only
Desitrend (Desitin Pharma Ltd) Hospital Only
Keppra (UCB Pharma Ltd) Hospital Only
  magnesium sulfate Hospital Only
  Solution for injection
Magnesium sulfate (Non-proprietary) Hospital Only
  Solution for infusion
Magnesium sulfate (Non-proprietary) Hospital Only
  oxcarbazepine Amber
  Oral suspension
Trileptal (Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd) Amber
  perampanel Shared Care
A formal Shared Care Guideline (SCG) may be available.

If it is for the specific condition you are asked to continue treatment for and you are happy to prescribe in accordance with the guideline, then take over the agreed responsibilities including prescribing. Please ensure the document is scanned into the patient's electronic records.

Click here for the Shared Care Guideline Repository

If sufficient information has not been provided and if you do not feel happy to continue to prescribe, it is advisable to refer the patient back to the specialist clinic and complete and send as soon as possible an 'inappropriate prescribing request communication form' . 

  phenobarbital Amber
Phenobarbital

Parenteral formulation is for Hospital Prescribing Only.

  Oral solution
Phenobarbital (Non-proprietary) Amber
  Solution for injection
Phenobarbital (Non-proprietary) Hospital Only
  phenytoin Amber
Pheytoin

Parenteral formulation is for Hospital Prescribing Only.

  Chewable tablet
Epanutin (Viatris UK Healthcare Ltd) Amber
  Oral suspension
Epanutin (Viatris UK Healthcare Ltd) Amber
  Solution for injection
Phenytoin (Non-proprietary) Hospital Only
Epanutin (Viatris UK Healthcare Ltd) Hospital Only
  pregabalin Amber
Pregabalin

Pregabalin is NOT APPROVED for use by ELFT for the treatment of Generalised Anxiety Disorder.

  Oral solution
Pregabalin (Non-proprietary) Amber
Lyrica (Viatris UK Healthcare Ltd) Amber
  primidone Amber
  rufinamide Amber
  Oral suspension
Inovelon (Eisai Ltd) Amber
  sodium valproate Amber
Sodium Valproate

Parenteral formulation is for Hospital Prescribing Only.

 

 

  Modified-release tablet
Epilim Chrono (Sanofi) Amber
Epival CR (G.L. Pharma UK Ltd) Amber
  Gastro-resistant tablet
Sodium valproate (Non-proprietary) Amber
Epilim (Sanofi) Amber
  Modified-release capsule
Episenta (Desitin Pharma Ltd) Amber
  Modified-release granules
Epilim Chronosphere MR (Sanofi) Amber
Episenta (Desitin Pharma Ltd) Amber
  Oral solution
Sodium valproate (Non-proprietary) Amber
Epilim (Sanofi) Amber
  Solution for injection
Sodium valproate (Non-proprietary) Hospital Only
  Powder and solvent for solution for injection
Sodium valproate (Non-proprietary) Hospital Only
Epilim (Sanofi) Hospital Only
  tiagabine Amber
  topiramate Amber
  vigabatrin Amber
  zonisamide Amber
Nervous system / Status epilepticus
  diazepam Non-Formulary
Diazepam

Parenteral formulation is for Hospital Prescribing Only.

  Oral suspension
Diazepam (Non-proprietary) Non-Formulary
  Oral solution
Diazepam (Non-proprietary) Non-Formulary
  Solution for injection
Diazepam (Non-proprietary) Hospital Only
  fosphenytoin sodium Hospital Only
  Solution for injection
Pro-Epanutin (Pfizer Ltd) Hospital Only
  lorazepam Hospital Only
Lorazepam

Parenteral formulation is for Hospital Prescribing Only.

  Oral solution
Lorazepam (Non-proprietary) Hospital Only
  midazolam Amber
Midazolam

Parenteral formulation is for Hospital Prescribing Only.

  Oromucosal solution
Buccolam (Neuraxpharm UK Ltd) Amber
  Solution for injection
Midazolam (Non-proprietary) Hospital Only
Hypnovel (Neon Healthcare Ltd) Hospital Only
  Solution for infusion
Midazolam (Non-proprietary) Hospital Only
  phenobarbital Amber
Phenobarbital

Parenteral formulation is for Hospital Prescribing Only.

  Oral solution
Phenobarbital (Non-proprietary) Amber
  Solution for injection
Phenobarbital (Non-proprietary) Hospital Only
  phenytoin Hospital Only
Pheytoin

Parenteral formulation is for Hospital Prescribing Only.

  Chewable tablet
Epanutin (Viatris UK Healthcare Ltd) Amber
  Oral suspension
Epanutin (Viatris UK Healthcare Ltd) Amber
  Solution for injection
Phenytoin (Non-proprietary) Hospital Only
Epanutin (Viatris UK Healthcare Ltd) Hospital Only
  thiopental sodium Hospital Only
  Powder for solution for injection
Thiopental sodium (Non-proprietary) Hospital Only
Nervous system / Anxiety
  alprazolam Non-Formulary
  buspirone hydrochloride Amber
  chlordiazepoxide hydrochloride Hospital Only
  diazepam Formulary
Diazepam

Parenteral formulation is for Hospital Prescribing Only.

  Oral suspension
Diazepam (Non-proprietary) Formulary
  Oral solution
Diazepam (Non-proprietary) Formulary
  Solution for injection
Diazepam (Non-proprietary) Hospital Only
  duloxetine Formulary
  Gastro-resistant capsule
Duloxetine (Non-proprietary) Formulary
Cymbalta (Eli Lilly and Company Ltd) Formulary
Yentreve (Eli Lilly and Company Ltd) Non-Formulary
  escitalopram Non-Formulary
  Oral drops
Cipralex (Lundbeck Ltd) Non-Formulary
  lorazepam Amber
Lorazepam

Parenteral formulation is for Hospital Prescribing Only.

  Oral solution
Lorazepam (Non-proprietary) Amber
  moclobemide Amber
  oxazepam Amber
  paroxetine Amber
  pericyazine Hospital Only
  Oral solution
Pericyazine (Non-proprietary) Hospital Only
  pregabalin Non-Formulary
Pregabalin

Pregabalin is NOT APPROVED for use by ELFT for the treatment of Generalised Anxiety Disorder.

  Oral solution
Pregabalin (Non-proprietary) Non-Formulary
  trazodone hydrochloride Formulary
  Oral solution
Trazodone hydrochloride (Non-proprietary) Formulary
  trifluoperazine Amber
  Oral solution
Trifluoperazine (Non-proprietary) Amber
  venlafaxine Formulary
  Modified-release capsule
Venlafaxine (Non-proprietary) Formulary
Efexor XL (Viatris UK Healthcare Ltd) Non-Formulary
Venlablue XL (Zentiva Pharma UK Ltd) Formulary
Vensir XL (Morningside Healthcare Ltd) Formulary
Nervous system / Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
  atomoxetine Shared Care
ATOMOXETINE

THE TREATMENT OF ADHD IN ADULTS SHOULD ONLY BE PRESCRIBED UNDER THE EXPLICIT DIRECTION OF A SPECIALIST  

A formal Shared Care Guideline (SCG) may be available.

If it is for the specific condition you are asked to continue treatment for and you are happy to prescribe in accordance with the guideline, then take over the agreed responsibilities including prescribing. Please ensure the document is scanned into the patient's electronic records.

Click here for the Shared Care Guideline Repository

If sufficient information has not been provided and if you do not feel happy to continue to prescribe, it is advisable to refer the patient back to the specialist clinic and complete and send as soon as possible an 'inappropriate prescribing request communication form' .

 

  
 

  Oral solution
Strattera (Eli Lilly and Company Ltd) Shared Care
Strattera®

 

 

THE TREATMENT OF ADHD IN ADULTS SHOULD ONLY BE PRESCRIBED UNDER THE EXPLICIT DIRECTION OF A SPECIALIST

A formal Shared Care Guideline (SCG) may be available.

If it is for the specific condition you are asked to continue treatment for and you are happy to prescribe in accordance with the guideline, then take over the agreed responsibilities including prescribing. Please ensure the document is scanned into the patient's electronic records.

Click here for the Shared Care Guideline Repository

If sufficient information has not been provided and if you do not feel happy to continue to prescribe, it is advisable to refer the patient back to the specialist clinic and complete and send as soon as possible an 'inappropriate prescribing request communication form' .

  dexamfetamine sulfate Shared Care
DEXAMFETAMINE SULFATE

The treatment for ADHD in Adults should only be prescribed under the explicit direction of a Specialist.

A formal Shared Care Guideline (SCG) may be available

If it is for the specific condition you are asked to continue treatment for and you are happy to prescribe in accordance with the guideline, then take over the agreed responsibilities including prescribing. Please ensure the document is scanned into the patient's electronic records.

Click here for the Shared Care Guideline Repository

If sufficient information has not been provided and if you do not feel happy to continue to prescribe, it is advisable to refer the patient back to the specialist clinic and complete and send as soon as possible an 'inappropriate prescribing request communication form' .

  Modified-release capsule
Dexamfetamine sulfate (Non-proprietary) Shared Care
Dexamphetamine

The Treatment of ADHD in Adults should only be prescribed under the explicit direction of a Specialist.

A formal Shared Care Guideline (SCG) may be available

If it is for the specific condition you are asked to continue treatment for and you are happy to prescribe in accordance with the guideline, then take over the agreed responsibilities including prescribing. Please ensure the document is scanned into the patient's electronic records.

Click here for the Shared Care Guideline Repository

If sufficient information has not been provided and if you do not feel happy to continue to prescribe, it is advisable to refer the patient back to the specialist clinic and complete and send as soon as possible an 'inappropriate prescribing request communication form' .

Dexedrine Spansules (Imported (United States)) Shared Care
  Oral solution
Dexamfetamine sulfate (Non-proprietary) Shared Care
Dexamphetamine

The treatment of ADHD in Adults should only be prescribed under the explicit direction of a Specialist.

A formal Shared Care Guideline (SCG) may be available

If it is for the specific condition you are asked to continue treatment for and you are happy to prescribe in accordance with the guideline, then take over the agreed responsibilities including prescribing. Please ensure the document is scanned into the patient's electronic records.

Click here for the Shared Care Guideline Repository

If sufficient information has not been provided and if you do not feel happy to continue to prescribe, it is advisable to refer the patient back to the specialist clinic and complete and send as soon as possible an 'inappropriate prescribing request communication form' .

  lisdexamfetamine mesilate Shared Care
LISDEXAMFETAMINE MESILATE

THE TREATMENT OF ADHD IN ADULTS SHOULD ONLY BE PRESCRIBED UNDER THE EXPLICIT DIRECTION OF A SPECIALIST

A formal Shared Care Guideline (SCG) may be available.

If it is for the specific condition you are asked to continue treatment for and you are happy to prescribe in accordance with the guideline, then take over the agreed responsibilities including prescribing. Please ensure the document is scanned into the patient's electronic records.

Click here for the Shared Care Guideline Repository

If sufficient information has not been provided and if you do not feel happy to continue to prescribe, it is advisable to refer the patient back to the specialist clinic and complete and send as soon as possible an 'inappropriate prescribing request communication form' . 

  methylphenidate hydrochloride Shared Care
Methylphenidate hydrochloride

The treatment of ADHD in Adults should only be prescribed under the explicit direction of a Specialist.

 

A formal Shared Care Guideline (SCG) may be available.

If it is for the specific condition you are asked to continue treatment for and you are happy to prescribe in accordance with the guideline, then take over the agreed responsibilities including prescribing. Please ensure the document is scanned into the patient's electronic records.

Click here for the Shared Care Guideline Repository

If sufficient information has not been provided and if you do not feel happy to continue to prescribe, it is advisable to refer the patient back to the specialist clinic and complete and send as soon as possible an 'inappropriate prescribing request communication form' . 

  Modified-release tablet
Concerta XL (Janssen-Cilag Ltd) Shared Care
A formal Shared Care Guideline (SCG) may be available.

If it is for the specific condition you are asked to continue treatment for and you are happy to prescribe in accordance with the guideline, then take over the agreed responsibilities including prescribing. Please ensure the document is scanned into the patient's electronic records.

Click here for the Shared Care Guideline Repository

If sufficient information has not been provided and if you do not feel happy to continue to prescribe, it is advisable to refer the patient back to the specialist clinic and complete and send as soon as possible an 'inappropriate prescribing request communication form' . 

NOTE: The treatment of ADHD in Adults should only be prescribed under the explicit direction of a Specialist.

  Modified-release capsule
Equasym XL (Takeda UK Ltd) Shared Care
A formal Shared Care Guideline (SCG) may be available.

If it is for the specific condition you are asked to continue treatment for and you are happy to prescribe in accordance with the guideline, then take over the agreed responsibilities including prescribing. Please ensure the document is scanned into the patient's electronic records.

Click here for the Shared Care Guideline Repository

If sufficient information has not been provided and if you do not feel happy to continue to prescribe, it is advisable to refer the patient back to the specialist clinic and complete and send as soon as possible an 'inappropriate prescribing request communication form' . 

NOTE: The treatment of ADHD in Adults should only be prescribed under the explicit direction of a Specialist.

Medikinet XL (Medice UK Ltd) Shared Care
A formal Shared Care Guideline (SCG) may be available.

If it is for the specific condition you are asked to continue treatment for and you are happy to prescribe in accordance with the guideline, then take over the agreed responsibilities including prescribing. Please ensure the document is scanned into the patient's electronic records.

Click here for the Shared Care Guideline Repository

If sufficient information has not been provided and if you do not feel happy to continue to prescribe, it is advisable to refer the patient back to the specialist clinic and complete and send as soon as possible an 'inappropriate prescribing request communication form' . 

NOTE: The treatment of ADHD in Adults should only be prescribed under the explicit direction of a Specialist.

Nervous system / Depression
  agomelatine Non-Formulary
  amitriptyline hydrochloride Amber
AMITRIPTYLINE HYDROCHLORIDE

AMITRIPTYLINE for the treatment of depression should only be prescribed in secondary care by or under the explicit direction of a specialist

  Oral solution
Amitriptyline hydrochloride (Non-proprietary) Amber
  citalopram Formulary
  Oral drops
Citalopram (Non-proprietary) Formulary
Cipramil (Lundbeck Ltd) Non-Formulary
  clomipramine hydrochloride Formulary
  dosulepin hydrochloride Non-Formulary
  doxepin Non-Formulary
  duloxetine Formulary
  Gastro-resistant capsule
Duloxetine (Non-proprietary) Formulary
Cymbalta (Eli Lilly and Company Ltd) Formulary
Yentreve (Eli Lilly and Company Ltd) Non-Formulary
  escitalopram Non-Formulary
  Oral drops
Cipralex (Lundbeck Ltd) Non-Formulary
  fluoxetine Formulary
  Oral solution
Fluoxetine (Non-proprietary) Formulary
Prozep (Rosemont Pharmaceuticals Ltd) Formulary
  flupentixol Amber
  fluvoxamine maleate Non-Formulary
  imipramine hydrochloride Formulary
  Oral solution
Imipramine hydrochloride (Non-proprietary) Formulary
  isocarboxazid Hospital Only
  lithium carbonate Amber
Lithium carbonate

Brand prescribing is required.

  Modified-release tablet
Camcolit (Essential Pharma Ltd) Amber
Camcolit®

BRAND PRESCRIBING IS REQUIRED

Liskonum (Teofarma S.r.l.) Amber
Liskonum®

BRAND PRESCRIBING IS REQUIRED

Priadel (Essential Pharma M) Amber
Priadel®

BRAND PRESCRIBING IS REQUIRED

  lithium citrate Amber
Lithium Citrate

Brand prescribing is required.

  Oral solution
Li-Liquid (Rosemont Pharmaceuticals Ltd) Amber
Li-Liquid®

BRAND PRESCRIBING IS REQUIRED

Priadel (Essential Pharma M) Amber
Priadel®

BRAND PRESCRIBING IS REQUIRED

  lofepramine Formulary
  Oral suspension
Lofepramine (Non-proprietary) Formulary
  mianserin hydrochloride Hospital Only
  mirtazapine Formulary
  Orodispersible tablet
Mirtazapine (Non-proprietary) Formulary
  Oral solution
Mirtazapine (Non-proprietary) Formulary
  moclobemide Amber
  nortriptyline Amber
NORTRIPTYLINE

Nortriptyline for the treatment of depression should only be initiated in Secondary Care, by or under the explicit direction of a Specialist.

 

  paroxetine Amber
  phenelzine Amber
  quetiapine Amber
  Modified-release tablet
Seroquel XL (Luye Pharma Ltd) Amber
Sondate XL (Teva UK Ltd) Amber
Zaluron XL (Fontus Health Ltd) Amber
  reboxetine Amber
  sertraline Formulary
  tranylcypromine Hospital Only
  trazodone hydrochloride Formulary
  Oral solution
Trazodone hydrochloride (Non-proprietary) Formulary
  trimipramine Non-Formulary
Trimipramine

As per the national recommendations from the 2017 NHSE consultation on Medicines of Limited Value, Trimipramine is NON-FORMULARY (BLACK) on the Tower Hamlets CCG formulary.

  venlafaxine Formulary
  Modified-release capsule
Venlafaxine (Non-proprietary) Formulary
Efexor XL (Viatris UK Healthcare Ltd) Non-Formulary
Venlablue XL (Zentiva Pharma UK Ltd) Formulary
Vensir XL (Morningside Healthcare Ltd) Formulary
Nervous system / Psychoses and schizophrenia
  amisulpride Amber
  Oral solution
Amisulpride (Non-proprietary) Amber
  aripiprazole Amber
Aripiprazole

Parenteral formulation is for Hospital Prescribing Only.

  Orodispersible tablet
Aripiprazole (Non-proprietary) Amber
  Oral solution
Aripiprazole (Non-proprietary) Amber
Abilify (Otsuka Pharmaceuticals (U.K.) Ltd) Amber
  Solution for injection
Abilify (Otsuka Pharmaceuticals (U.K.) Ltd) Hospital Only
  Powder and solvent for suspension for injection
Abilify Maintena (Otsuka Pharmaceuticals (U.K.) Ltd) Hospital Only
  cariprazine Hospital Only
  chlorpromazine hydrochloride Amber
Chlorpromazine

Parenteral formulation is for Hospital Prescribing Only

  Oral solution
Chlorpromazine hydrochloride (Non-proprietary) Amber
  clozapine Hospital Only
  Oral suspension
Denzapine (Britannia Pharmaceuticals Ltd) Hospital Only
  flupentixol Amber
  flupentixol decanoate Amber
  Solution for injection
Depixol (Lundbeck Ltd) Amber
  haloperidol Amber
Haloperidol

Parenteral formulation is for Hospital Prescribing Only.

  Oral solution
Haloperidol (Non-proprietary) Amber
Haldol (Janssen-Cilag Ltd) Amber
  Solution for injection
Haloperidol (Non-proprietary) Hospital Only
  lurasidone hydrochloride Amber
Lurasidone

To be initiated and stabilised by mental health services with ongoing prescribing to be continued in primary care.

Indicated in patients ≥ 13 years with schizophrenia where at least two other atypical antipsychotics are not effective and/or not tolerated

  olanzapine Amber
  Orodispersible tablet
Olanzapine (Non-proprietary) Amber
  Oral lyophilisate
Zyprexa (Neon Healthcare Ltd) Non-Formulary
  olanzapine embonate Hospital Only
  Powder and solvent for suspension for injection
Zypadhera (Neon Healthcare Ltd) Hospital Only
  paliperidone Non-Formulary
Paliperidone

Parenteral formulations are for Hospital Prescribing Only.

  Modified-release tablet
Invega (Janssen-Cilag Ltd) Non-Formulary
  pericyazine Hospital Only
  Oral solution
Pericyazine (Non-proprietary) Hospital Only
  pimozide Hospital Only
  prochlorperazine Amber
Prochlorperazine

Parenteral formulation is for Hospital Prescribing Only.

  Buccal tablet
Prochlorperazine (Non-proprietary) Amber
  Solution for injection
Stemetil (Sanofi) Hospital Only
  quetiapine Amber
  Modified-release tablet
Seroquel XL (Luye Pharma Ltd) Amber
Sondate XL (Teva UK Ltd) Amber
Zaluron XL (Fontus Health Ltd) Amber
  risperidone Amber
  Orodispersible tablet
Risperidone (Non-proprietary) Amber
  Oral solution
Risperidone (Non-proprietary) Amber
  Powder and solvent for suspension for injection
Risperdal Consta (Janssen-Cilag Ltd) Amber
  sulpiride Amber
  Oral solution
Sulpiride (Non-proprietary) Amber
  trifluoperazine Amber
  Oral solution
Trifluoperazine (Non-proprietary) Amber
  zuclopenthixol Amber
  zuclopenthixol acetate Hospital Only
ZUCLOPENTHIXOL ACETATE

DO NOT PRESCRIBE IN PRIMARY CARE.
For use ONLY on acute psychiatric wards for rapid tranquillisation of acutely disturbed patients

  Solution for injection
Clopixol Acuphase (Lundbeck Ltd) Hospital Only
Clopixol Acuphase®

DO NOT PRESCRIBE IN PRIMARY CARE.
For use ONLY on acute psychiatric wards for rapid tranquillisation of acutely disturbed patients

  zuclopenthixol decanoate Amber
Nervous system / Bipolar disorder and mania
  aripiprazole Amber
Aripiprazole

Parenteral formulation is for Hospital Prescribing Only.

  Orodispersible tablet
Aripiprazole (Non-proprietary) Amber
  Oral solution
Aripiprazole (Non-proprietary) Amber
Abilify (Otsuka Pharmaceuticals (U.K.) Ltd) Amber
  Solution for injection
Abilify (Otsuka Pharmaceuticals (U.K.) Ltd) Hospital Only
  Powder and solvent for suspension for injection
Abilify Maintena (Otsuka Pharmaceuticals (U.K.) Ltd) Hospital Only
  asenapine Hospital Only
  Sublingual tablet
Sycrest (Organon Pharma (UK) Ltd) Hospital Only
  carbamazepine Amber
  Modified-release tablet
Tegretol Retard (Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd) Amber
  Oral suspension
Carbamazepine (Non-proprietary) Amber
Tegretol (Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd) Amber
  Suppository
Carbamazepine (Non-proprietary) Amber
  chlorpromazine hydrochloride Amber
Chlorpromazine

Parenteral formulation is for Hospital Prescribing Only

  Oral solution
Chlorpromazine hydrochloride (Non-proprietary) Amber
  haloperidol Amber
Haloperidol

Parenteral formulation is for Hospital Prescribing Only.

  Oral solution
Haloperidol (Non-proprietary) Amber
Haldol (Janssen-Cilag Ltd) Amber
  Solution for injection
Haloperidol (Non-proprietary) Hospital Only
  lamotrigine Amber
  lithium carbonate Amber
Lithium carbonate

Brand prescribing is required.

  Modified-release tablet
Camcolit (Essential Pharma Ltd) Amber
Camcolit®

BRAND PRESCRIBING IS REQUIRED

Liskonum (Teofarma S.r.l.) Amber
Liskonum®

BRAND PRESCRIBING IS REQUIRED

Priadel (Essential Pharma M) Amber
Priadel®

BRAND PRESCRIBING IS REQUIRED

  lithium citrate Amber
Lithium Citrate

Brand prescribing is required.

  Oral solution
Li-Liquid (Rosemont Pharmaceuticals Ltd) Amber
Li-Liquid®

BRAND PRESCRIBING IS REQUIRED

Priadel (Essential Pharma M) Amber
Priadel®

BRAND PRESCRIBING IS REQUIRED

  olanzapine Amber
  Orodispersible tablet
Olanzapine (Non-proprietary) Amber
  Oral lyophilisate
Zyprexa (Neon Healthcare Ltd) Non-Formulary
  paliperidone Non-Formulary
Paliperidone

Parenteral formulations are for Hospital Prescribing Only.

  Modified-release tablet
Invega (Janssen-Cilag Ltd) Non-Formulary
  prochlorperazine Amber
Prochlorperazine

Parenteral formulation is for Hospital Prescribing Only.

  Buccal tablet
Prochlorperazine (Non-proprietary) Amber
  Solution for injection
Stemetil (Sanofi) Hospital Only
  quetiapine Amber
  Modified-release tablet
Seroquel XL (Luye Pharma Ltd) Amber
Sondate XL (Teva UK Ltd) Amber
Zaluron XL (Fontus Health Ltd) Amber
  sodium valproate Amber
Sodium Valproate

Parenteral formulation is for Hospital Prescribing Only.

 

 

  Gastro-resistant tablet
Sodium valproate (Non-proprietary) Amber
  Modified-release capsule
Episenta (Desitin Pharma Ltd) Amber
  Modified-release granules
Epilim Chronosphere MR (Sanofi) Amber
Episenta (Desitin Pharma Ltd) Amber
  Oral solution
Sodium valproate (Non-proprietary) Amber
  Solution for injection
Sodium valproate (Non-proprietary) Hospital Only
  Powder and solvent for solution for injection
Sodium valproate (Non-proprietary) Hospital Only
Epilim (Sanofi) Hospital Only
  valproic acid Amber
  Gastro-resistant tablet
Depakote (Sanofi) Amber
  Gastro-resistant capsule
Valproic acid (Non-proprietary) Amber
Convulex (G.L. Pharma UK Ltd) Amber
  zuclopenthixol acetate Hospital Only
ZUCLOPENTHIXOL ACETATE

DO NOT PRESCRIBE IN PRIMARY CARE.
For use ONLY on acute psychiatric wards for rapid tranquillisation of acutely disturbed patients

  Solution for injection
Clopixol Acuphase (Lundbeck Ltd) Hospital Only
Clopixol Acuphase®

DO NOT PRESCRIBE IN PRIMARY CARE.
For use ONLY on acute psychiatric wards for rapid tranquillisation of acutely disturbed patients

Nervous system / Inappropriate sexual behaviour
  benperidol Non-Formulary
Nervous system / Insomnia
  chloral hydrate Non-Formulary
  clomethiazole Non-Formulary
  Oral solution
Clomethiazole (Non-proprietary) Non-Formulary
  diazepam Formulary
Diazepam

Parenteral formulation is for Hospital Prescribing Only.

  Oral suspension
Diazepam (Non-proprietary) Formulary
  Oral solution
Diazepam (Non-proprietary) Formulary
  Solution for injection
Diazepam (Non-proprietary) Hospital Only
  flurazepam Non-Formulary
  loprazolam Non-Formulary
  lormetazepam Non-Formulary
  melatonin Amber
  Modified-release tablet
Melatonin (Non-proprietary) Amber
Circadin (Flynn Pharma Ltd) Amber
  nitrazepam Non-Formulary
  Oral suspension
Nitrazepam (Non-proprietary) Non-Formulary
  oxazepam Amber
  promethazine hydrochloride Non-Formulary
Promethazine hydrochloride

Parenteral formulation is for Hospital Prescribing Only.

  Oral solution
Phenergan (Sanofi Consumer Healthcare) Non-Formulary
  Solution for injection
Phenergan (Sanofi Consumer Healthcare) Hospital Only
  temazepam Formulary
  Oral solution
Temazepam (Non-proprietary) Formulary
  zolpidem tartrate Formulary NICE TA77
  zopiclone Formulary NICE TA77
Nervous system / Narcolepsy
  dexamfetamine sulfate Shared Care
DEXAMFETAMINE SULFATE

The treatment for ADHD in Adults should only be prescribed under the explicit direction of a Specialist.

A formal Shared Care Guideline (SCG) may be available

If it is for the specific condition you are asked to continue treatment for and you are happy to prescribe in accordance with the guideline, then take over the agreed responsibilities including prescribing. Please ensure the document is scanned into the patient's electronic records.

Click here for the Shared Care Guideline Repository

If sufficient information has not been provided and if you do not feel happy to continue to prescribe, it is advisable to refer the patient back to the specialist clinic and complete and send as soon as possible an 'inappropriate prescribing request communication form' .

  Modified-release capsule
Dexamfetamine sulfate (Non-proprietary) Shared Care
Dexamphetamine

The Treatment of ADHD in Adults should only be prescribed under the explicit direction of a Specialist.

A formal Shared Care Guideline (SCG) may be available

If it is for the specific condition you are asked to continue treatment for and you are happy to prescribe in accordance with the guideline, then take over the agreed responsibilities including prescribing. Please ensure the document is scanned into the patient's electronic records.

Click here for the Shared Care Guideline Repository

If sufficient information has not been provided and if you do not feel happy to continue to prescribe, it is advisable to refer the patient back to the specialist clinic and complete and send as soon as possible an 'inappropriate prescribing request communication form' .

Dexedrine Spansules (Imported (United States)) Shared Care
  Oral solution
Dexamfetamine sulfate (Non-proprietary) Shared Care
Dexamphetamine

The treatment of ADHD in Adults should only be prescribed under the explicit direction of a Specialist.

A formal Shared Care Guideline (SCG) may be available

If it is for the specific condition you are asked to continue treatment for and you are happy to prescribe in accordance with the guideline, then take over the agreed responsibilities including prescribing. Please ensure the document is scanned into the patient's electronic records.

Click here for the Shared Care Guideline Repository

If sufficient information has not been provided and if you do not feel happy to continue to prescribe, it is advisable to refer the patient back to the specialist clinic and complete and send as soon as possible an 'inappropriate prescribing request communication form' .

  sodium oxybate Non-Formulary
  Oral solution
Xyrem (UCB Pharma Ltd) Non-Formulary