Generic rivaroxaban (once daily) and generic apixaban (twice daily) are joint best-value DOACS for patients commencing treatment for atrial fibrillation

Generic rivaroxaban (once daily) and generic apixaban (twice daily) are joint best-value DOACS for patients commencing treatment for atrial fibrillation

Be aware of variations of indications between brands

Hydroxyzine is favoured by the dermatologists for its sedating effects.

Hydroxyzine is favoured by the dermatologists for its sedating effects.

Adex gel is accepted onto the formulary as an option for patients only following poor response from other first / second line formulary choices

for patients with significant swallowing difficulties unable to take ANY medicine in a solid dose formulation. The strict administration requirements for Binosto are the same as for the standard alendronate. Binosto is considerably more expensive than the preferred standard alendronate formulation.

May be considered for use in the management of fatigue in patients with multiple sclerosis, as per NG220

May be initiated on the advice of palliative care specialist

Apraclonidine 1% and 0.5% can be prescribed in primary care after Ophthalmic Consultant initiation. The 1% strength is sometimes used as complex glaucoma management in patients sensitive to preserved eye drops .

The tablet can be crushed before intake and mixed with water.

The tablet can be crushed before intake and mixed with water.

The tablet can be crushed before intake and mixed with water.

The tablet can be crushed before intake and mixed with water.

The tablet can be crushed before intake and mixed with water.

Alkindi is accepted for cortisol replacement therapy of infants and young children with adrenal insufficiency where the hydrocortisone 10mg tablets cannot be used, either whole or halved, to administer the required dose.

RCHT Renal Team prefers Adoport brand of Tacrolimus

RCHT Renal Team prefers Adoport brand of Tacrolimus

Alkindi is accepted for cortisol replacement therapy of infants and young children with adrenal insufficiency where the hydrocortisone 10mg tablets cannot be used, either whole or halved, to administer the required dose.

Shared care guideline available

Apraclonidine 1% and 0.5% can be prescribed in primary care after Ophthalmic Consultant initiation. The 1% strength is sometimes used as complex glaucoma management in patients sensitive to preserved eye drops .

Alkindi is accepted for cortisol replacement therapy of infants and young children with adrenal insufficiency where the hydrocortisone 10mg tablets cannot be used, either whole or halved, to administer the required dose.

RCHT Renal Team prefers Adoport brand of Tacrolimus

Aripiprazole prolonged release suspension for injection (Abilify Maintena) is accepted onto the formulary. Patients have to be stabilised on this depot injection for up to 3 months prior to CPFT requesting GPs to take over prescribing responsibility.

Alkindi is accepted for cortisol replacement therapy of infants and young children with adrenal insufficiency where the hydrocortisone 10mg tablets cannot be used, either whole or halved, to administer the required dose.

Antacid and oxetacaine suspension contains a local anaesthetic and is useful post radiotherapy and for topical analgesia in very severe painful oesophagitis.