University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Status Drug name NICE TAs Comments Subchapter
Status: Amber Propantheline

For hyperhidrosis (licensed indication). Specialist initiation.

13.12
Status: Red Propofol injection 15.1
Status: Green Propranolol

Anti-migraine

4.7
Status: Green Propranolol M/R capsules 2.4
Status: Green Propranolol tablets 2.4
Status: Red Propylene glycol 20% w/w in aqueous cream

Unlicensed special

13.14
Status: Red Propylene glycol 40% w/w in Dermovate® cream

Unlicensed special

13.4
Status: Green Propylthiouracil tablets 6.2
Status: Green ProShield 13.2
Status: Green ProShield Plus 13.2

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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