Chapters
| Status | Drug name | NICE TAs | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Agomelatine | Specialist initiation only, RICaD | |
 | Amitriptyline SF solution | ||
| Amitriptyline tablets | Very high relative cost | |
 | Bupropion | Specialist initiation only (off label use) | |
| Citalopram oral drops | Not recommended routinely due to QT ptolongation risk | |
| Citalopram tablets | Not recommended routinely due to QT ptolongation risk | |
| Clomipramine capsules | Specialist initiation only | |
| Duloxetine capsules (Cymbalta) | Specialist initiation only | |
| Fluoxetine capsules | ||
| Fluoxetine liquid | ||
| Imipramine tablets | Specialist initiation only | |
| Lofepramine suspension | Specialist initiation only | |
| Lofepramine tablets | Specialist initiation only | |
| Mirtazapine orodispersible tablets | Palliative care team initiation | |
| Mirtazapine tablets | Palliative care team initiation | |
| Moclobemide tablets | Specialist initiation only | |
| Paroxetine tablets | ||
| Pregabalin | For generalised anxiety disorder | |
| Sertraline tablets | ||
| Trazodone capsules | Specialist initiation only | |
| Trazodone SF liquid | Specialist initiation only | |
| Trazodone tablets | Specialist initiation only | |
| Tryptophan tablets | Specialist initiation only | |
| Venlafaxine M/R capsules | Specialist initiation only | |
| Venlafaxine tablets | Specialist initiation only | |
| Vortioxetine (Brintellix) | Specialist initiation only and RICaD |
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.
