| Actos® | Actos® | Generic prescribing only | Formulary BNF 6.1
|
| Afatininb | | Locally advanced or metastatic squamous non-small-cell lung cancer after platinum-based chemotherapy Appraisal Terminated | Formulary BNF 8.1 |
| Aflibercept | Zaltrap® | Metastatic colorectal cancer
NICE TAG307
| Formulary BNF 8.1
|
| Agomelatine | Valdoxan® | Major depression | Formulary BNF 4.3
|
| Alectinib | Alecensa® | Previously treated anaplastic lymphoma kinase-positive advanced non-small-cell lung cancer (terminated appraisal) NICE TA438 | Formulary BNF 8.1 |
| Alendronate and Vitamin D | Fosavance® | Postmenopausal osteoporosis | Formulary BNF 6.6
|
| Alimemazine tablets and liquid | All brands | antihistamine | Formulary BNF 3.4 |
| Amantadine | Lysovir® | Influenza treatment & prophylaxis
NICE TA158, TA168 | Formulary BNF 5.3
|
Amifampridine
| Firdapse® | Lambert-Eaton Syndrome
| Formulary BNF 10.2
|
| Amoxycillin (nebulised) | | Not licensed for use via nebulised route for bronchiectasis or any other indication | Formulary BNF 5.1
|
| Anakinra | Kineret® | Rheumatoid arthritis - NICE TA72
| Formulary BNF 10.3
|
| Apremilast | Otezla | Moderate to severe plaque psoriasis. NICE TA368
| Formulary BNF 10.1
|
Aprovel®
| Aprovel® | Generic Prescribing Only
| Formulary BNF 2.5
|
| Aricept® | Aricept® | Generic Prescribing Only
| Formulary BNF 4.11
|
| Armour Thyroid | Armour Thyroid | Hypothyroidism.
UKMI Q&A Statement from British Thyroid Association
| Formulary BNF 6.2
|
| Asenapine | Sycrest® | Schizophrenia/bipolar mania
| Formulary BNF 4.2
|
| Atorvastatin chewable tablets | Lipitor chewable® | Hypercholesterolaemia
| Formulary BNF 2.12
|
| Azacitidine | Vidaza® | Acute myeloid leukaemia
NICE TAG399
| Formulary BNF 8.1
|
| Azelastine/ Fluticase | Dymista® | Moderate to severe allergic rhinitis
| Formulary BNF 12.2
|
| Azilsartan | Edarbi® | Hypertension
| Formulary BNF 2.5
|
| Bazedoxefine | Duavive® | Oestrogen deficiency symptoms. New Medicine Recommendation | Formulary BNF 6.4
|
| Bendamustine | Levact® | Non-Hodgkins lymphoma. NICE TA206 Appraisal terminated | Formulary BNF 8.1
|
| Betamethasone valerate Medicated Plasters | Betesil® | Severe eczema; psoriasis | Formulary BNF 13.4
|
| Bevacizumab | Avastin® | Relapsed, platinum‑resistant epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube or primary peritoneal cancer.
NICE TA353 Appraisal terminated.
| Formulary BNF 8.1
|
| Bevacizumab | Avastin® | Monotherapy or combination chemotherapy of metastatic colorectal cancer, 2nd line NICE TA242 | Formulary BNF 8.1
|
| Bevacizumab | Avastin® | Lung cancer, NSC NICE TA148
| Formulary BNF 8.1
|
| Bevacizumab | Avastin® | Renal cell carcinoma NICE TA178
| Formulary BNF 8.1
|
| Bevacizumab | Avastin® | In combination with a taxane for metastatic breast cancer, 1st line NICE TA214 | Formulary BNF 8.1
|
| Bevacizumab | Avastin® | Diabetic Macular Oedema
| Formulary BNF 8.1
|
| Bevacizumab | Avastin® | In combination with paclitaxel and carboplatin for 1st line treatment of advanced ovarian carcinoma NICE TA284 | Formulary BNF 8.1
|
| Bevacizumab | Avastin® | In combination with gemcitabine and carboplatin for treating 1st recurrence of platinum-sensitive advanced ovarian carcinoma
NICE TA285 | Formulary BNF 8.1
|
| Bevacizumab | Avastin®
| EGFR mutation-positive non-small-cell lung cancer (terminated appraisal) NICE TA436
| Formulary BNF 8.1 |
| Biatain-IBU® | Biatain-IBU® | Polyurethane foam film dressing | Wound Care Formulary
|
| Botulinum Type A | Botulinum Type A | Uncomplicated chronic anal fissure
| Formulary BNF 1.7
|
| Botulinum Type A | Botulinum Type A | Hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) in people with social anxiety disorder. | Formulary BNF
NICE CG159 |
| Brimonidine | Mirvaso® | Facial erythema in rosacea | Formulary BNF 13.6
|
| Bromfenac | Yellox® | Postoperative inflammation following cataract surgery | Formulary BNF 11.8
|
| Budesonide oral capsules | Entocort® | 2nd line corticosteroid option in crohn's disease when conventional corticosteroid not tolerated | Formulary BNF 1.5
|
| Buspirone | Buspar® | Anxiety (short term use)
| Formulary BNF 4.3
|
| Cabazitaxel | Jevtana® | Prostate Cancer
| Formulary BNF 8.1
|
Canabis extract
buccal spray | Sativex® | Spasticity in multiple sclerosis Existing patients to be referred for review NICE CG186 | Formulary BNF 10.2
|
| Canakinumab | Ilaris® | Gout NICE TAG281
| Formulary BNF 8.2.4
|
| Cangrelor | Kangrexal® | Reducing atherothrombotic events in people undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention or awaiting surgery requiring interruption of anti-platelet therapy. Appraisal terminated NICE TA351
| Formulary BNF 2.9
|
| Capsaicin 179 mg (8%) Patches | Qutenza® | Peripheral neuropathic pain in non-diabetic patients | Formulary BNF 10.3
|
| Carmustine implant | Gliadel® | Recurrent glioblastoma multiforme NICE TA149
Appraisal terminated. | Formulary BNF 8.1
|
| Casodex® | Casodex® | Generic Prescribing Only
| Formulary BNF 8.3
|
| Cetuximab | Erbitux® | Metastatic colorectal cancer 2nd line, (montherpay or combination chemo) NICE TA242 | Formulary BNF 8.1
|
| Cetuximab | Erbitux® | Recurrent and/or metastatic squamous cell Head & neck cancer NICE TA172
| Formulary BNF 8.1
|
| Ciclesonide | Alvesco® | Prophylaxis of asthma
| Formulary BNF 3.2
|
Cilostazol
| Pletal® | Intermittent claudication NICE TA223 | Formulary BNF 2.6
|
| Clarithromycin Straws | Clarosip® | Discontinued
| Formulary BNF 5.1
|
| Clarithromycin XL | Klaricid XL® | Respiratory tract infections
| Formulary BNF 5.1
|
| Co-aprovel® | Co-aprovel® | Generic Prescribing Only
| Formulary BNF 2.5
|
| Co-careldopa Intestinal Gel | Duodopa® | Severe Parkinson's disease | Formulary BNF 4.9
|
| Cobimetinib | Cotellic® | Unrescetable or metastatic BRAF V600 mutation positive melanoma, in combination with vemurafenib
NICE TA414 | Formulary BNF 8.1
|
Co-enzyme Q10/ Ubiquinone/ Ubidecarenone
| Co-enzyme Q10 | Except for mitochondrial disorders | Formulary BNF 9.8
|
| Colesevelam | Cholestagel® | Familial hypercholesterolaemia (combination or monotherapy) | Formulary BNF 2.12
|
| Co-proxamol | e.g. Cosalgesic®, Distalgesic®, Dolgesic®
| Unlicensed and only available on named patient basis | Formulary BNF 4.7
|
| Cozaar® | Cozaar® | Generic Prescribing Only
| Formulary BNF 2.5
|
| Crizotinib | Xalkori® | Previously treated non-small-cell lung cancer associated with an anaplastic lymphoma kinase fusion gene - not recommended by NICE TAG296 | Formulary BNF 8.1
|
| Dapoxetine | Priligy® | Premature ejaculation in men 18-64 years of age.
New Medicine Assessment
| Formulary BNF 7.4
|
| Decitabine | Dacogen® | Leukaemia, acute myeloid NICE TA270. Appraisal terminated | Formulary BNF 8.1
|
| Degludec with Liraglutide | Xultophy® | Type II diabetes mellitus.
| Formulary BNF 6.1
|
Denosumab
| Xgeva® | Bone loss in non-metastatic prostate cancer NICE TA194
Terminated appraisal. | Formulary BNF 6.6
|
| Dexamethasone intravitreal implant | Ozurdex® | Repeat treatment for posterior uveitis.
Position Statement
| Formulary BNF 11.4
|
| Dexibuprofen | Seractil® | Pain & inflammation | Formulary BNF 10.1
|
| Diclofenac Gel Patch | Voltarol Gel Patch® | Pain & inflammation | Formulary BNF 10.3
|
| Diclofenac tablets | All brands | Non Steroidal Anti Inflammatory Drug | Formulary BNF 4.7
|
| Dicycloverine | Non-proprietary | Intestinal smooth muscle relaxant | Formulary BNF 1.2
|
| Diovan® | Diovan® | Generic Prescribing Only | Formulary BNF 2.5
|
| Dosulepin | Prothiaden® | Depressive illness | Formulary BNF 4.3
|
| Diclofenac & Misoprostol | Arthrotec® | Rheumatoid arthritis; osteoarthritis | Formulary BNF 10.1
|
| Disofrol® | Disofrol® | Intractable cough, unlicensed import from USA | Formulary BNF 3.0
|
| E-Cigarettes | E-Cigarettes | Substitute to smoking tobacco
Position statement
| Formulary BNF 4.10
|
| Efalizumab | Raptiva® | Licence currently suspended. | Formulary BNF 10.1
|
| Elfornithine | Vaniqa® | Facial hirsutism | |
| Elotuzumab | Empliciti | Previously treated multiple myeloma (terminated appraisal) NICE TA434 | Formulary BNF 8.2.3 |
| Eltrompobag | Revolade® | Severe aplastic anaemia refractory to immunosuppressive therapy - terminated appraisal. NICE TA382
| Formulary BNF 9.1
|
Entocort®
| Entocort® | Prescribe as Budenofalk® | Formulary BNF 1.5
|
| Erdosteine | Erdotin® | Acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis | Formulary BNF 3.7
|
| Erlotinib | Tarceva® | Monotherapy for maintenance treatment of non-small-cell lung cancer. NICE TA227 | Formulary BNF 8.1
|
| Escitalopram | Cipralex® | BLACK for Depression. GREEN for Generalised Anxiety Disorder | Formulary BNF 4.3
|
| Everolimus | Certican® | Preventing organ rejection in liver transplant. NICE TAG348
| Formulary BNF 8.1
|
| Ezetimibe & Simvastatin | Inegy® | Primary (heterozygous-familial & non-familial) cholesterolaemia Prescribe separately, NICE TA132 | Formulary BNF 2.12
|
| Fampridine | Fampyra® | NHS England commissioned drug | Link to document
|
| Fentanyl Lozenge | Actiq® | Severe chronic pain | Formulary BNF 4.7
|
| Fentanyl nasal spray | Instanyl®, PecFent® | Severe chronic pain | Formulary BNF 4.7
|
| Fentanyl sublingual | Abstral®, Effentora® | Severe chronic pain | Formulary BNF 4.7
|
| Ferric Maltol | Feracrru® | Iron Deficiency Anaemia in patients with inflammatory bowel disease | Formulary BNF 9.1 |
| Fluconazole capsules & suspension | Diflucan® | Breast ductal thrush | Formulary BNF 5.2
|
| Fludarabine, oral | Fludara® | Leukaemia, lymphocytic, 1st line monotherapy NICE TA119 | Formulary BNF 8.1
|
| Fluocinolone Acetonide intravitreal implant | Iluvien® | Diabetic Macular Oedema NICE TA271 - replaced by NICE TA301 | Formulary BNF 11.4
|
| Fluorouracil 0.5% + salicylic acid 10% | Actikerall® | Actinic keratosis | Formulary BNF 13.8
|
| Fluticasone & Formoterol inhaler | Flutiform® | Asthma | Formulary BNF 3.2
|
| Fluticasone furoate/Vilanterol | Relvar® Ellipta® | COPD in adults
Link to review
| Formulary BNF 3.1
|
| Fluticasone furoate/Vilanterol | Relvar® Ellipta® | Asthma in adults and children over 12 years Link to review
| Formulary BNF 3.1
|
| Fluticasone furoate | Avamys® | Nasal allergies | Formulary BNF 12.2
|
| Forceval® | Forceval® | BLACK for all indications except: Malabsorption = RED, Gastric bypass surgery = GREEN | Formulary BNF 9.6
|
| Fulvestrant | Faslodex® | Breast cancer, locally advanced or metastatic. NICE TA239 | Formulary BNF 8.3
|
| Gamolenic Acid | Efamast® Epogam® Evening Primrose Oil® | Dietary supplement | |
| Gefitinib | Iressa® | Lung cancer, NSC, 2nd line. NICE TA175
| Formulary BNF 8.1
|
| Gefitinib | Iressa® | Non-small-cell lung cancer that has progressed after prior chemotherapy. NICE TA374 | Formulary BNF 8.1
|
| Gemcitabine infusion | Non-proprietary | In combination with carboplatin for treating the first recurrence of platinum‑sensitive ovarian cancer, as perNICE TA389 | Formulary BNF 8.1
|
| Glucosamine | Alateris®
Glusartel® | Osteoarthritis of the knee - NICE Do Not Do Recommendation | Formulary BNF 10.1
|
| Gluten Free Food Products | Gluten Free Food Products | Coeliac disease or other gluten intolerances. | Link to Commissioning Statement |
| Golimumab | Simponi® | BLACK for Methotrexate naive patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis. NICE TA224 RED as an option for Rheumatoid Arthritis NICE TA225, Psoriatic Arthritis NICE TA220 and Ankylosing Spondylitis NICE TA233 | Formulary BNF 10.1
|
| Golimumab | Simponi® | Moderate to severe active ulcerative colitis. Position Statement | Formulary BNF 1.5
|
| Grass pollen extract | Grazax®
| Grass & tree pollen allergy. New Drug Review
| Formulary BNF 3.4
|
| Heliox® | Heliox® | Not commissioned for vocal chord dysfunction | |
Hyaluronic Acid
| Durolane®, Euflexxa®, Fermathron®, Hyalgan®,
Orthovisc®, Ostenil®,
Ostenil Plus®, RenehaVis®
Suplasyn®, Synocrom®,
Synopsis®, Synvisc®, SportVis®
| Osteoarthritis (all joints) NICE CG177 (update of CG59) | Formulary BNF 10.1
|
| Hydrocortisone MR | Plenadren®
| Treatment of adrenal insufficiency
| Formulary BNF 6.3
|
Hydrogen peroxide 1% cream
| Crystacide®
| Skin infection, infected eczema
| Formulary BNF 13.11
|
Ibrutinib with bendamustine and rituximab
| | relapsed or refractory chronic lymphocytic leukaemia after systemic therapy (terminated appraisal) NICE TA437 | Formulary BNF 8.1.5 |
Icatibant
| Firazyr®
| Hereditary angioedema in patients with C1-esterase inhibitor deficiency.
| Formulary BNF 3.4
|
Idelalisib
| Zydelic®
| Follicular lymphoma that is refractory to 2 prior treatments (terminated appraisal)
NICE TA328
| Formulary BNF 8.1
|
Idrolax®
| Idrolax®
| Osmotic laxative
| Formulary BNF 1.6
|
Imatanib, high dose
| Glivec®
| GIST, unresectable/ metastatic NICE TA209
| Formulary BNF 8.1
|
| Imipramine | Non-proprietary | Depression and Neuropathic Pain | Formulary BNF 4.7 |
Imiquimod 3.75%
| Zyclara®
| Actinic keratosis
| Formulary BNF 13.8
|
Influenza Vaccine (Intadermal)
| Intanza®
| 9 or 15 microgram / strain
| MMB Decision - INTERFACE
|
Inositol Nicotinate
| Hexopal®
| Peripheral vascular disease. NICE TA223 | Formulary BNF 2.6
|
Lapatinib
| Tyverb®
| In combination with an aromatase inhibitor for women who have been through the menopause and who have metastatic breast cancer that is hormone receptor and HER2 positive. NICE TA257
| Formulary BNF 8.1
|
Levocetirizine
| Xyzal®
| Antihistamine
| Formulary BNF 3.4
|
Liothyronine 20mcg tablets
| | Add on treatment for refractory hypothyroidism despite adequate monotherapy with levothyroxine
| Formulary BNF 6.2
|
| Lipitor® | Lipitor® | Generic prescribing only | Formulary BNF 2.12
|
| Loprazolam | Non-proprietary
| Hypnotic | Formulary BNF 4.1
|
Lormetazepam
| Non-proprietary
| Hypnotic | Formulary BNF 4.1
|
Losartan and Hydrochlorothiazide
| Cozaar Comp®
| Hypertension
| Formulary BNF 2.5
|
Losec®
| Losec®
| Generic Prescribing Only
| Formulary BNF 1.3
|
Loxapine
|
| Acute agitation and disturbed behaviours associated with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder NICE TA286
| Formulary BNF 4.2
|
Lumacaftor-ivacaftor
| Orkambi
| Cystic Fibrosis in people 12 years and older who are homozygous for the F508del mutation
NICE TAG398
| Formulary BNF 3.7
|
Lumiracoxib
| Prexige®
| Discontinued | Formulary BNF 10.1
|
Lutein
| ICAPS®, Vitalux Plus® | Dietary supplement
| ICAPS - New Drug Review
|
Melatonin
| Circadin®
| Primary insomnia in adults
| Formulary BNF 4.1
|
Methylnaltrexone
|
| Opioid-induced bowel dysfunction in people with advanced illness receiving palliative care NICE TAG277
| Formulary BNF 1.6
|
Midazolam
| Epistatus®
| Unlicensed Special
| Formulary BNF 4.8
|
Minocycline MR
| Acnamino®MR, Minocin MR®, Sebomin MR®
| Acne
| FormularyBNF 5.1
|
Mirapexin®
| Mirapexin®
| Generic Prescribing Only
| Formulary BNF 4.9
|
Modulen IBD®
| Modulen IBD®
| Food supplement
| Formulary BNF
|
Mugard®
| Mugard®
| Mucositis from cancer therapy
| Formulary BNF 12.3
|
| Naproxen & Esomeprazole | Vimovo®
| Pain & inflammation
| Formulary BNF 10.1
|
Naltrexone
| Nalorex® Opizone® | Treatment of advanced ovarian cancer
| Formulary
|
Nebulised Amoxycillin
|
| Not licensed for use via nebulised route for bronchiectasis or any other indication
| Formulary
|
Necitumumab
| Portrazza
| Untreated advanced or metastatic squamous non-small-cell lung cancer. NICE TA411
| Formulary BNF 8.2
|
| Nefopan | all brands | Non opioid analgesia | Formulary BNF 4.7 |
Nicotine Strips
| NiQuitin Strips®
| Nicotine Replacement Therapy
| Formulary BNF 4.10
|
Norfloxacin
| Utinor®
| Prophylaxis of spontaneous bacterial peritonitis
| Formualry BNF 5.1
|
| Nortriptylline | Non-proprietary | Depression | Formulary BNF 4.3 |
Ofatumumab
| Arzerra®
| Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia, NICE TA202 | Formulary BNF 8.2
|
| Olanzapine Embonate Depot Injection | ZypAdhera®
| Schizophrenia
| Formulary BNF 4.2
|
Omalizumab
| Xolair®
| BLACK for children under 6 . RED for adults and children over 6. NICE TA278 | Formulary BNF 3.3
|
| Opicapone | Ongentys®▼ | Adjunctive therapy to preparations of levodopa/ DOPA decarboxylase inhibitors (DDCI) in adult patients with Parkinson's disease and end-of-dose motor fluctuations who cannot be stabilised on levodopa/DDCI inhibitors. | Formulary BNF 4.9
|
Oxycodone hydrochloride/ naloxone hydrochloride
| Targinact®
| Restless Legs Syndrome
| Formulary BNF 4.9
RLS Guidelines
|
Oxycodone hydrochloride/ naloxone hydrochloride
| Targinact®
| Severe pain
| Formulary BNF 4.7
|
Omega-3 acid ethyl esters
| Omacor®
| Post Myocardial Infarction
| Formulary BNF 2.12
|
Paclitaxel
| Abraxane®
| Paclitaxel as albumin-bound nanoparticles in combination with gemcitabine for previously untreated metastatic pancreatic cancer. NICE TA360
| Formulary BNF 8.1
|
Paclitaxel
| Abraxane®, Taxol® | Breast cancer, early (NICE TA108)
| Formulary BNF 8.1
|
Paclitaxel
| Abraxane®
| Paclitaxel as albumin-bound nanoparticles with carboplatin for untreated non-small-cell lung cancer (terminated appraisal). NICE TA362
| Formulary BNF 8.1
|
Paliperidone tablets
| Invega®
| Schizophrenia
| Formulary BNF 4.2
|
Panitumumab (in combination with chemotherpay)
| Vectibix®
| Metastatic colon cancer (appraisal terminated) NICE TA240 updated March 17
| Formulary BNF 8.1
|
Panitumumab
| Vectibix®
| Monotherpay of metastatic colorectal cancer 2nd line (NICE TA242)
| Formulary BNF 8.1.5
|
Pantoprazole
| Protium®
| Proton pump inhibitor
| Formulary BNF 1.3
|
Paricalcitol
| Zemplar®
| Secondary hypoparathyroidism
| Formulary BNF 9.6
|
Pegaptanib
| Macugen®
| Age-related macular degeneration, (NICE TA155) | Formulary BNF 11.8
|
Pegloticase
| Krystexxa®
| Gout (NICE TA291)
| Formulary BNF 10.
|
| Pegylated liposomal irinotecan | Onivyde | Pancreatic cancer in adults after gencitabine (NICE TA440) | Formulary BNF 8.1 |
Pentoxifylline
| Trental®
| Peripheral vascular disease, (NICE TA223) | Formulary BNF 2.6
|
Perindopril Arginine
| Coversyl®
| Use generic perindopril erbumine
| Formulary BNF 2.5
|
Pioglitazone15mg/ Metformin 850mg
| Competact®
| Type 2 diabetes mellitus
| Formulary BNF 6.1
|
| Pitolisant | Wakix® | Narcolepsy with or without cataplexy in adults | Formulary BNF 4.4 |
Plavix®
| Plavix® | Generic prescribing only - Plavix may be supplied against a generically written prescription.
| Formulary BNF 2.9
|
| Potassium hydroxide 5% | Molludab ® | Molluscum | Formulary BNF |
Praxilene®
| Praxilene®
| Generic prescribing only
| Formulary BNF 2.6
|
| Prednisolone Soluble | All brands
| Suppression of inflammation and allergic disorders
| Formulary BNF 6.3
|
Prednisolone 5mg EC
| Deltacortril®
| Use non-EC tabs, where possible, 2.5mg EC tabs remain GREEN
| Formulary BNF 6.3
|
Prednisone
| Lodatra®
| Moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis
| Formulary BNF 6.3
|
Pregabalin
| Lyrica®
| Generalised Anxiety disorder Joint Formulary for Psychotropic Medication LCFT
| Formulary BNF 4.3
|
Pregabalin
| Lyrica®
| Epilepsy only
| Formulary BNF 4.8
|
Progesterone Cream
|
| Unlicensed
| Formulary BNF 6.4
|
Rabeprazole
| Pariet®
| Proton pump inhibitor
| Formulary BNF 1.3
|
Ramucirumab
| Cyramzar®
| Advanced gastric cancer or gastro-oesophageal junction adenocarcinoma previously treated with chemotherapy.
NICE TAG 378
| Formulary BNF 8.3 |
Ramucirumab
| Cyramzar®
| locally advanced or metastatic non-small-cell lung cancer , in combination with docetaxel, in adults whose disease has progressed after platinum-based chemotherapy. NICE TA403
| Formulary BNF 8.1
|
Regorafenib
| Stivarga®
| Metastatic colorectal cancer after treatment for metastatic disease (terminated appraisal) NICE TA334
| Formulary BNF 8.1
|
RESPeRATE ®
| RESPeRATE®
| Black for Adjunct treatment of Hypertension
| Formulary BNF 2.5
|
Retapamulin
| Altargo®
| Superficial bacterial infections
| Formulary BNF 13.10
|
Risedronate
| Actonel®
| Osteoporosis, primary prevention (NICE TA160)
| Formulary BNF 6.6
|
Rituximab
| MabThera®
| Pemphigus
| Formulary BNF 8,2
|
Rituximab
| MabThera®
| Multi drug resistant, steroid dependent, frequently relapsing nephrotic syndrome
| Formulary BNF 8.2
|
Rituximab
| MabThera®
| Resistant coeliac disease
| Formulary BNF 8.2
|
Roflumilast
| Daxas®
| COPD, (NICE TA244). Link to Management of COPD Guidelines | Formulary BNF 3.0
|
Rosuvastatin
| Crestor®
| Primary hypercholesterolaemia
| Formulary BNF 2.12
|
| Safinamide | Xadago®
| Idiopathic Parkinson's disease
New Medicines Recommendation | Formulary BNF 4.9
|
Salbutamol SR tablets
| Ventmax SR®
| Asthma
| Formulary BNF 3.1
|
Salmeterol MDI
| Neovent®
| Asthma
| Formulary BNF 3.1
|
Salmeterol MDI
| Sereflo®
| Asthma
| Formulary BNF 3.1
|
Sea Water nasal drops
| Sterimar®
| Nasal decongestant
| Formulary BNF 12.2
|
Selenium
| Oral food supplement
| Post bariatric surgery - patient to purchase own. link to Guidelines
| Formulary BNF 9.5
|
Sertindole
| Serdolect®
| Schizophrenia
| Formulary BNF 4.2
|
Silicone Gel Sheets
| Scarsil®, Silgel STC-SE®, Dermatix®, Ciltech®, NewGel®, Kelocote®, Advasil Conform ®, Cica-Care®
| Hypertrophic and keloid scarring
| Formulary woundcare
|
Silk Garments
| Dermasilk®, Dreamskin®, Skinnies Silk TM | Eczema/atopic dermatitis
| ELHE Position statement
|
Simeprevir
| Olysio®
| Simeprevir in combination with sofosbuvir for treating genotype 1 or 4 chronic hepatitis C (terminated appraisal). NICE TA361
| Formulary BNF 5.3
|
Simvastatin Suspension
| Rosemont brand
| Primary hypercholesterlaemia
| Formulary BNF 2.12
|
Sipuleucel-T
|
| Asymptomatic or minimally symptomatic metastatic hormone-relapsed prostate cancer as by NICE TA332
| Formulary BNF 8.3
|
Sirolimus
| Rapamune®
| Renal transplantation in children & adolescents (NICE TA99)
| Formulary BNF 8.2
|
Sitagliptin & Metformin
| Janumet®
| Type II Diabetes, (prescribe drugs separately) | Formulary BNF 6.1
|
Sodium Chondroitin sulphate 2% bladder washout
| Uracyst®
| Painful bladder syndrome
| Formulary BNF 7.4
|
Sodium Hyaluronate Injection
| Durolane® Hyalgan® Ostenil®
| BLACK for OA of the knee. RED for all other indications | Formulary BNF 10.1
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Sodium Oxybate
| Xyrem®
| Narcolepsy with cataplexy New Medicine Recommendation
| Formulary BNF 4.1
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Solifenacin 6mg/ tamsulosin 400mcg MR
| Vesomni®
| Symptoms associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia
| Formulary BNF 7.4
|
Sorafenib
| Nexavar®
| Renal cell carcinoma (NICE TA178)
| Formulary BNF 8.1
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Sorafenib
| Nexavar®
| Hepatocellular carcinoma, advanced & metastatic, 1st line (NICE TA189)
| Formulary BNF 8.1
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| St Johns Wort (Hypericum) | | Depression
| Formulary BNF 4.3
|
Sunitinib
| Sutent®
| Renal cell carcinoma (NICE TA178)
| Formulary BNF 8.1
|
Tacrolimus
| Adoport®, Modigraf®, Prograf®, Vivadex®, Tacni®, Advagraf® | Renal transplantation in children & adolescents (NICE TA99)
| Formulary BNF 8.2
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Tadalafil
| Cialis®
| Benign prostatic hyperplasia
(NICE TA273)
| Formulary BNF 7.4
|
Tadalafil once daily
| Cialis®
| Post prostatectomy
| Formulary BNF 7.4
|
Tadalafil 2.5, 5mg
| Cialis®
| Erectile Dysfunction
| Formulary BNF 7.4
|
Tamsulosin MR Tablets
| Flomaxtra XL®
| Benign prostatic hyperplasia
| Formulary BNF 7.4
|
Tapentadol MR
| Palexia SR®
| Not recommended for use as a treatment option for intractable neuropathic pain in non-palliative care patients. Link to Position Statement
| Formulary BNF 4.7.2
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Tapentadol MR
| Palexia SR®
| Not recommended for use as a treatment for non-specific pain. Link to Position Statement
| Formulary BNF 4.7
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Taurine
| Taurine
| Supplementation in Cystic Fibrosis Liver Disease
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Telbivudine
| Sebivo®
| Chronic Hepatits B
| Formulary BNF 5.3
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Temsirolimus
| Torisel®
| Renal cell carcinoma (NICE TA178)
| Formulary BNF 8.1
|
Temsirolimus
| Torisel®
| Mantle Cell Lymphoma, (NICE TA207) | Formulary BNF 8.1
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| Tenofovir alafenamide | | Chronic hepatitis B (terminated appraisal) NICE TA 435 | Formulary BNF 8.2.3 |
Teriparatide
| Forsteo®
| BLACK for treatment of osteoporosis in MEN at increased risk of fractures, RED for for prevention of osteoporotic fragility fractures in postmenopausal women.(NICE TA160/161) | Formulary BNF 6.6
|
Testosterone gel
| Testim®
| Female sexual dysfunction post oophorectomy or primary ovarian failure
| LMMG new medicine assessment
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| Testosterone patches Testosterone mucoadhesive buccal tablets. Testosterone gel | Intrinsa®
Striant SR®
Testogel®
| Hypoactive sexual desire in surgically induced menopause. Link to New Drug Review
| Formulary BNF 6.4
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| Testosterone mucoadhesive buccal tablets | Striant SR®
| Hypogonadism
| Formulary BNF 6.4
|
| Testosterone Patches Testosterone mucoadhesive buccal tablets Testosterone gel | Intrinsa®
Striant SR®
Testogel®
| Male low libido
| Formulary 6.4 |
Tolvaptan
| Samsca®
| Hyponatraemia
| Formulary BNF 6.5
|
Topotecan, IV
| Non-proprietary
| Lung cancer, small cell (NICE TA184)
| Formulary BNF 8.1
|
Topotecan, IV
| Non-proprietary
| Not recommended within its marketing authorisation for treating the first recurrence of platinum‑sensitive ovarian cancer. NICE TA389
| Formulary BNF 8.1
|
Topotecan, IV
| Non-proprietary
| Recurrent platinum‑resistant or platinum‑refractory ovarian cancer (not recommended) in NICE TA389
| Formulary BNF 8.1
|
Trabectedin
| Yondelis®
| Relapsed platinum sensitive ovarian cancer when in combination with PLDH. (NICE TA222) | Formulary BNF 8.1
|
Trabectedin
| Yondelis®
| Trabectedin in combination with PLDH is not recommended within its marketing authorisation for treating the first recurrence of platinum‑sensitive ovarian cancer. NICE TA389
| Formulary BNF 8.1
|
Tramadol MR tablets
| Non-proprietary
| Moderate to severe pain
| Formulary BNF 4.7
|
Tramadol and Paracetamol
| Tramacet®
| Moderate to severe pain
| Formulary BNF 4.7
|
Trastuzumab
| Herceptin®
| In combination with an aromatase inhibitor for women who have been through the menopause and who have metastatic breast cancer that is hormone receptor and HER2 positive (as per NICE TA257)
| Formulary BNF 8.1
|
Trastuzumab emansine
| Kadcyla®
| HER2-positive, unrectable locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer after treatement with trastuzumab and a taxane - NICE TA371
| Formulary BNF 8.1
|
Triamcinolone Hexadetonide Injection
|
| Approved for use for JIA only in ELHE - Not approved for other indications
| Formulary BNF 10.1
|
| Trimipramine | | Depressive illness | Formulary BNF 4.3 |
Umeclidinium
| Incruse®▼
| COPD | Formulary BNF 3.1
|
Valsartan and Amlodipine
| Exforge®
| Hypertension
| Formulary BNF 2.6
|
Vardenafil
| Levitra®
| Those patients prescribed this before July 2012 may continue on it
| Formulary BNF 7.4
|
Viagra®
| Viagra®
| Generic Prescribing Only
| Formulary BNF 7.4
|
Vinflunine
| Javlor®
| Urothelial tract carcinoma
| Formulary BNF 8.1
|
Vildagliptin
| Galvus®
| Type II Diabetes / Use sitagliptin | Formulary BNF 6.1
|
Vitamin D capsules
| Fultium®
| Vitamin D deficiency
| Formulary BNF 9.6
|
| Vitamins, minerals, supplements, herbal and homeopathic medicines without a product licence | | Link to position statement | Formulary BNF 9 |
Zinc
| Oral food supplement
| Post bariatric surgery - patient to purchase own
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