University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Status Drug name NICE TAs Comments Subchapter
Status: Red Ajmaline IV 2.3
Status: Red Albumin human solution 9.2
Status: Red Albumin solution 9.2
Status: Red Alemtuzumab concentrate for infusion

Hospital use only

8.2
Status: Green Alendronic acid 70mg effervescent tablets (Binosto®)

Third line option in individuals who have not tolerated first line alendronate tablets and second line risedronate tablets and in whom a bone-sparing agent is still considered clinically necessary

6.6
Status: Green Alendronic acid tablets 6.6
Status: Amber Alfacalcidol (One-Alpha) 9.6
Status: Red Alfacalcidol injection 9.6
Status: Red Alfentanil injection 15.1
Status: Red Alfentanil intensive care®

High strength - Pallative care team recommendation during end of life care only

15.1

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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