University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Reports

Status Drug name NICE TAs Comments
Status: Red Granisetron patch

For use in oncology patients only

Status: Red Granisetron tablets
Status: Red Grass and tree pollen extract (Pollinex)

Hospital only

Status: Red Guanfacine (Intuniv®)

2nd line Atomoxetine, hospitals to manage/support patient. For the treatment of ADHD in children and adolescents 6-17 years old for whom stimulants are not suitable, not tolerated or have been shown to be ineffective.

Status: Red Guselkumab
Status: Red Haem arginate (Normasang)

NHSE commissioned.

Status: Red Heparin sodium injection

Hospital use only

Status: Red Heparinoid 0.3% cream
Status: Red Hepatitis B
Status: Red Histoacryl blue

Drug status key

Formulary drugs are allocated a traffic light status. This provides guidance on where clinical and prescribing responsibilities lie in regard to the initiation and maintenance of prescribing.

Grey

Grey

Positive NICE TA and/or awaiting local clarification on place in therapy. Please contact your medicines optimisation team for more information.

Red

Red

Initiation and maintenance of prescribing by specialists only.

Amber

Amber

Initiation and maintenance of prescribing by specialists and transfer to primary care prescribing when appropriate, or in primary care following a specialists recommendation. Prior to initiation some medicines may require committee agreement or a framework to support safe transfer and maintenance.

Green

Green

Initiation and maintenance of prescribing by specialists, GPs and other qualified clinicians.

Blue

Blue

Under review at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust.

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