Although generic prescribing is encouraged, there are some circumstances in which it is preferable to prescribe by brand name, these include where:

• there are differences in bioavailability between brands of the same medicine
• modified-release (MR) preparations that are not interchangeable
• administration devices have different instructions for use and patient familiarity with one product is important
• there are important differences in formulation between brands of the same medicine
• branded and generic preparations have different licensed indications
• products contain more than one ingredient and brand-name prescribing aids identification.

Please prescribe this product by brand.

Although generic prescribing is encouraged, there are some circumstances in which it is preferable to prescribe by brand name, these include where:

• there are differences in bioavailability between brands of the same medicine
• modified-release (MR) preparations that are not interchangeable
• administration devices have different instructions for use and patient familiarity with one product is important
• there are important differences in formulation between brands of the same medicine
• branded and generic preparations have different licensed indications
• products contain more than one ingredient and brand-name prescribing aids identification.

Please prescribe this product by brand.

Although generic prescribing is encouraged, there are some circumstances in which it is preferable to prescribe by brand name, these include where:

• there are differences in bioavailability between brands of the same medicine
• modified-release (MR) preparations that are not interchangeable
• administration devices have different instructions for use and patient familiarity with one product is important
• there are important differences in formulation between brands of the same medicine
• branded and generic preparations have different licensed indications
• products contain more than one ingredient and brand-name prescribing aids identification.

Please prescribe this product by brand.

Although generic prescribing is encouraged, there are some circumstances in which it is preferable to prescribe by brand name, these include where:

• there are differences in bioavailability between brands of the same medicine
• modified-release (MR) preparations that are not interchangeable
• administration devices have different instructions for use and patient familiarity with one product is important
• there are important differences in formulation between brands of the same medicine
• branded and generic preparations have different licensed indications
• products contain more than one ingredient and brand-name prescribing aids identification.

Please prescribe this product by brand.

Although generic prescribing is encouraged, there are some circumstances in which it is preferable to prescribe by brand name, these include where:

• there are differences in bioavailability between brands of the same medicine
• modified-release (MR) preparations that are not interchangeable
• administration devices have different instructions for use and patient familiarity with one product is important
• there are important differences in formulation between brands of the same medicine
• branded and generic preparations have different licensed indications
• products contain more than one ingredient and brand-name prescribing aids identification.

Please prescribe this product by brand.

Although generic prescribing is encouraged, there are some circumstances in which it is preferable to prescribe by brand name, these include where:

• there are differences in bioavailability between brands of the same medicine
• modified-release (MR) preparations that are not interchangeable
• administration devices have different instructions for use and patient familiarity with one product is important
• there are important differences in formulation between brands of the same medicine
• branded and generic preparations have different licensed indications
• products contain more than one ingredient and brand-name prescribing aids identification.

Please prescribe this product by brand.

Although generic prescribing is encouraged, there are some circumstances in which it is preferable to prescribe by brand name, these include where:

• there are differences in bioavailability between brands of the same medicine
• modified-release (MR) preparations that are not interchangeable
• administration devices have different instructions for use and patient familiarity with one product is important
• there are important differences in formulation between brands of the same medicine
• branded and generic preparations have different licensed indications
• products contain more than one ingredient and brand-name prescribing aids identification.

Please prescribe this product by brand.

Although generic prescribing is encouraged, there are some circumstances in which it is preferable to prescribe by brand name, these include where:

• there are differences in bioavailability between brands of the same medicine
• modified-release (MR) preparations that are not interchangeable
• administration devices have different instructions for use and patient familiarity with one product is important
• there are important differences in formulation between brands of the same medicine
• branded and generic preparations have different licensed indications
• products contain more than one ingredient and brand-name prescribing aids identification.

Please prescribe this product by brand.

Although generic prescribing is encouraged, there are some circumstances in which it is preferable to prescribe by brand name, these include where:

• there are differences in bioavailability between brands of the same medicine
• modified-release (MR) preparations that are not interchangeable
• administration devices have different instructions for use and patient familiarity with one product is important
• there are important differences in formulation between brands of the same medicine
• branded and generic preparations have different licensed indications
• products contain more than one ingredient and brand-name prescribing aids identification.

Please prescribe this product by brand.

Although generic prescribing is encouraged, there are some circumstances in which it is preferable to prescribe by brand name, these include where:

• there are differences in bioavailability between brands of the same medicine
• modified-release (MR) preparations that are not interchangeable
• administration devices have different instructions for use and patient familiarity with one product is important
• there are important differences in formulation between brands of the same medicine
• branded and generic preparations have different licensed indications
• products contain more than one ingredient and brand-name prescribing aids identification.

Please prescribe this product by brand.

Although generic prescribing is encouraged, there are some circumstances in which it is preferable to prescribe by brand name, these include where:

• there are differences in bioavailability between brands of the same medicine
• modified-release (MR) preparations that are not interchangeable
• administration devices have different instructions for use and patient familiarity with one product is important
• there are important differences in formulation between brands of the same medicine
• branded and generic preparations have different licensed indications
• products contain more than one ingredient and brand-name prescribing aids identification.

Please prescribe this product by brand.

Although generic prescribing is encouraged, there are some circumstances in which it is preferable to prescribe by brand name, these include where:

• there are differences in bioavailability between brands of the same medicine
• modified-release (MR) preparations that are not interchangeable
• administration devices have different instructions for use and patient familiarity with one product is important
• there are important differences in formulation between brands of the same medicine
• branded and generic preparations have different licensed indications
• products contain more than one ingredient and brand-name prescribing aids identification.

Please prescribe this product by brand.

Although generic prescribing is encouraged, there are some circumstances in which it is preferable to prescribe by brand name, these include where:

• there are differences in bioavailability between brands of the same medicine
• modified-release (MR) preparations that are not interchangeable
• administration devices have different instructions for use and patient familiarity with one product is important
• there are important differences in formulation between brands of the same medicine
• branded and generic preparations have different licensed indications
• products contain more than one ingredient and brand-name prescribing aids identification.

Please prescribe this product by brand.

Although generic prescribing is encouraged, there are some circumstances in which it is preferable to prescribe by brand name, these include where:

• there are differences in bioavailability between brands of the same medicine
• modified-release (MR) preparations that are not interchangeable
• administration devices have different instructions for use and patient familiarity with one product is important
• there are important differences in formulation between brands of the same medicine
• branded and generic preparations have different licensed indications
• products contain more than one ingredient and brand-name prescribing aids identification.

Please prescribe this product by brand.

Although generic prescribing is encouraged, there are some circumstances in which it is preferable to prescribe by brand name, these include where:

• there are differences in bioavailability between brands of the same medicine
• modified-release (MR) preparations that are not interchangeable
• administration devices have different instructions for use and patient familiarity with one product is important
• there are important differences in formulation between brands of the same medicine
• branded and generic preparations have different licensed indications
• products contain more than one ingredient and brand-name prescribing aids identification.

Please prescribe this product by brand.

Although generic prescribing is encouraged, there are some circumstances in which it is preferable to prescribe by brand name, these include where:

• there are differences in bioavailability between brands of the same medicine
• modified-release (MR) preparations that are not interchangeable
• administration devices have different instructions for use and patient familiarity with one product is important
• there are important differences in formulation between brands of the same medicine
• branded and generic preparations have different licensed indications
• products contain more than one ingredient and brand-name prescribing aids identification.

Please prescribe this product by brand.

Although generic prescribing is encouraged, there are some circumstances in which it is preferable to prescribe by brand name, these include where:

• there are differences in bioavailability between brands of the same medicine
• modified-release (MR) preparations that are not interchangeable
• administration devices have different instructions for use and patient familiarity with one product is important
• there are important differences in formulation between brands of the same medicine
• branded and generic preparations have different licensed indications
• products contain more than one ingredient and brand-name prescribing aids identification.

Please prescribe this product by brand.

Although generic prescribing is encouraged, there are some circumstances in which it is preferable to prescribe by brand name, these include where:

• there are differences in bioavailability between brands of the same medicine
• modified-release (MR) preparations that are not interchangeable
• administration devices have different instructions for use and patient familiarity with one product is important
• there are important differences in formulation between brands of the same medicine
• branded and generic preparations have different licensed indications
• products contain more than one ingredient and brand-name prescribing aids identification.

Please prescribe this product by brand.

Although generic prescribing is encouraged, there are some circumstances in which it is preferable to prescribe by brand name, these include where:

• there are differences in bioavailability between brands of the same medicine
• modified-release (MR) preparations that are not interchangeable
• administration devices have different instructions for use and patient familiarity with one product is important
• there are important differences in formulation between brands of the same medicine
• branded and generic preparations have different licensed indications
• products contain more than one ingredient and brand-name prescribing aids identification.

Please prescribe this product by brand.

Although generic prescribing is encouraged, there are some circumstances in which it is preferable to prescribe by brand name, these include where:

• there are differences in bioavailability between brands of the same medicine
• modified-release (MR) preparations that are not interchangeable
• administration devices have different instructions for use and patient familiarity with one product is important
• there are important differences in formulation between brands of the same medicine
• branded and generic preparations have different licensed indications
• products contain more than one ingredient and brand-name prescribing aids identification.

Please prescribe this product by brand.

The JPG has approved the prescribing of this medicine at accredited specialist hospitals, provided that it is used in accordance to the relevant NICE Technology Appraisal.

The Joint Prescribing Group agreed to approve this medicine for use at Homerton University Hospital Foundation Trust, provided it is initiated at a specialist centre and used specifically in accordance with the current relevant NICE Technology Appraisals (TAs).

Although generic prescribing is encouraged, there are some circumstances in which it is preferable to prescribe by brand name, these include where:

• there are differences in bioavailability between brands of the same medicine
• modified-release (MR) preparations that are not interchangeable
• administration devices have different instructions for use and patient familiarity with one product is important
• there are important differences in formulation between brands of the same medicine
• branded and generic preparations have different licensed indications
• products contain more than one ingredient and brand-name prescribing aids identification.

Please prescribe this product by brand.

Although generic prescribing is encouraged, there are some circumstances in which it is preferable to prescribe by brand name, these include where:

• there are differences in bioavailability between brands of the same medicine
• modified-release (MR) preparations that are not interchangeable
• administration devices have different instructions for use and patient familiarity with one product is important
• there are important differences in formulation between brands of the same medicine
• branded and generic preparations have different licensed indications
• products contain more than one ingredient and brand-name prescribing aids identification.

Please prescribe this product by brand.

Although generic prescribing is encouraged, there are some circumstances in which it is preferable to prescribe by brand name, these include where:

• there are differences in bioavailability between brands of the same medicine
• modified-release (MR) preparations that are not interchangeable
• administration devices have different instructions for use and patient familiarity with one product is important
• there are important differences in formulation between brands of the same medicine
• branded and generic preparations have different licensed indications
• products contain more than one ingredient and brand-name prescribing aids identification.

Please prescribe this product by brand.

Although generic prescribing is encouraged, there are some circumstances in which it is preferable to prescribe by brand name, these include where:

• there are differences in bioavailability between brands of the same medicine
• modified-release (MR) preparations that are not interchangeable
• administration devices have different instructions for use and patient familiarity with one product is important
• there are important differences in formulation between brands of the same medicine
• branded and generic preparations have different licensed indications
• products contain more than one ingredient and brand-name prescribing aids identification.

Please prescribe this product by brand.

Although generic prescribing is encouraged, there are some circumstances in which it is preferable to prescribe by brand name, these include where:

• there are differences in bioavailability between brands of the same medicine
• modified-release (MR) preparations that are not interchangeable
• administration devices have different instructions for use and patient familiarity with one product is important
• there are important differences in formulation between brands of the same medicine
• branded and generic preparations have different licensed indications
• products contain more than one ingredient and brand-name prescribing aids identification.

Please prescribe this product by brand.

Parenteral methadone should only be prescribed in secondary care by or under the explicit direction of a specialist.

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December 2022 - The North East London Formulary & Pathways Group (FPG) approved the use of Acarizax® 12 SQ-HDM oral lyophilisates for the management of house dust mite allergic rhinitis in patients 12 years and above. This treatment should only be prescribed by the allergy team.