Chapters
| Status | Drug name | NICE TAs | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Amlodipine tablets | ||
| Diltiazem SR capsules | Tablets - first line. APC preferred brands: Adizem SR capsules and tablets, Adizem XL capsules, Angitil SR capsules, Angitil XL capsules, Tildiem LA capsules | |
| Diltiazem SR tablets | ||
| Diltiazem XL capsules | Tablets - first line. APC preferred brands: Adizem SR capsules and tablets, Adizem XL capsules, Angitil SR capsules, Angitil XL capsules, Tildiem LA capsules | |
| Diltiazem XL tablets | Tablets - first line. APC preferred brands: Adizem SR capsules and tablets, Adizem XL capsules, Angitil SR capsules, Angitil XL capsules, Tildiem LA capsules | |
| Felodipine tablets | Brand rationalisation, APC preferred brands: Cardioplen XL, Felotens XL | |
 | Glyceryl trinitrate injection | Hospital use only | |
| Glyceryl trinitrate M/R buccal tablets | Hospital use only | |
 | Glyceryl trinitrate patches | ||
| Glyceryl trinitrate S/L spray | ||
| Glyceryl trinitrate S/L tablets | ||
| Isosorbide dinitrate | Hospital use only | |
| Isosorbide mononitrate M/R capsules | ||
| Isosorbide mononitrate M/R tablets | APC preferred brand - chemydur XL tablets / Monomil XL tablets | |
| Isosorbide mononitrate tablets | ||
| Ivabradine tablets | Consultant to initiate and stabilise patient before GP takes over prescribing | |
| Lercanidipine tablets | ||
| Nicorandil tablets | RICaD - Specialist initiation only | |
| Nifedipine capsules | Brand rationalisation, APC preferred brands: Adipine MR Tablets, Adipine XL Tablets, Coracten SR Capsules, Coracten XL Capsules | |
| Nifedipine M/R capsules | Brand rationalisation, APC preferred brands: Adipine MR Tablets, Adipine XL Tablets, Coracten SR Capsules, Coracten XL Capsules | |
| Nifedipine M/R tablets | Brand rationalisation, APC preferred brands: Adipine MR Tablets, Adipine XL Tablets, Coracten SR Capsules, Coracten XL Capsules | |
| Nimodipine infusion | Hospital use only | |
| Nimodipine tablets | ||
| Perhexiline tablets | ||
| Ranolazine M/R | Consultant to initiate and stabilise patient before GP takes over prescribing | |
| Verapamil M/R tablets | Brand rationalisation, APC preferred brands: Univer Capsules, Securon SR Tablets | |
| Verapamil tablets | Brand rationalisation, APC preferred brands: Univer Capsules, Securon SR Tablets |
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
Positive NICE TA and/or awaiting local clarification on place in therapy. Please contact your medicines optimisation team for more information.
Red
Initiation and maintenance of prescribing by specialists only.
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
Initiation and maintenance of prescribing by specialists, GPs and other qualified clinicians.
Blue
Under review at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust.
