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Joint Medicines Formulary & Traffic Light Index

Joint Medicines Formulary & Traffic Light Index
 All medicines are listed alphabetically using the generic name where possible.
 Some brand names are used - for multi-ingredient preparations or those with non-specific 
 generic names.
 LOOKING FOR THE TRAFFIC LIGHT FOR A MEDICINE ? - FOLLOW THESE SIMPLE INSTRUCTIONS
   1.  Type the drug name in the 'Keywords' box
   2.  Click on the 'Search' button
   3.  Within the results, click on the 'generic name' of the medicine you are looking for.
   4.  Then click on the 'Link to the relevant section' - this will take you to the page in the formulary  
         that talks about  that medicine.  You will be able to see the traffic light for medicines here.
 
 
Generic NameBrand NameIndicationMMB Formulary SectionTraffic LightComments
Axicabtagene ciloleucel therapyYescartaDiffuse large B‑cell lymphoma and...8>2>4REDNHS England Commissioned
axitinibInlyta®Advanced renal cell carcinoma after...8>1>5RED 
AzacitadineVidaza®Myelodysplastic Syndrome (NICE TA218)8>1>3RED 
Azacitidine (oral)OnuregMaintenance treatment of acute myeloid...8>1>3REDNHS England Commissioned
AzathioprineGeneric prescribing onlyMyasthenia Gravis8>2>1AMBER shared care 
AzathioprineGeneric prescribing onlyRheumatic diseases10>1>3AMBER 
AzathioprineGeneric prescribing onlyInflammatory bowel disease1>5>3AMBERUnlicensed use in IBD
Azathioprine injectionImuran®Transplant rejection8>2>1RED 
Azathioprine tabletsGeneric prescribing onlyTransplant rejection8>2>1AMBERred for injection
Azelaic acidSkinoren®Topical13>6>1GREEN 
AzelastineRhinolast®Allergic rhinitis12>2>1GREEN 
azelastine/fluticasoneDymista®moderate to severe allergic rhinitisBlack Traffic LightBLACK 
Azelastine/fluticasone nasal sprayDymista®For relief of symptoms of moderate to...Black Traffic LightBLACKNot recommended for use
Azelastine/fluticasone nasal sprayDymistaSevere allergic rhinitis in paediatric...12>2RED 
AzilsartanEdarbi®HypertensionBlack traffic lightBLACK 
AzithromycinTablets Prescribe generically See Antimicrobial guidelines5>1>5GREEN 
Aztreonam (as Aztreonam lysine) 75 mgCayston 75mg powder and solvent for...Pseudomonal colonisation in cystic...5>1>2REDFor use in paediatri9cs only
BaclofenGeneric prescribing onlySkeletal muscle disorder10>2>2GREEN 
Balanced salt solution Ocular irrigation11>8>2RED 
Baloxavir marboxilXofluzaAcute uncomplicated influenza in people...Black Traffic LightBLACKAppraisal terminated - Not recommended...