University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Status Drug name NICE TAs Comments Subchapter
Status: Amber Enalapril tablets

For existing patients only

2.5
Status: Red Encorafenib (Braftovi®) 8.1
Status: Red Encorafenib with binimetinib 8.1
Status: Red Enoxaparin Injection

For all other indications. The APC's view is that on clinical grounds, the status for certain indications approved by APC should be amber, supported by an ESCA. However, until the commissioning arrangements have been agreed to allow safe transfer of patient care, the status will remain red (ESCAs to be developed). 

2.8
Status: Amber Entacapone tablets 4.9
Status: Red Entrectinib 8.1
Status: Red Enzalutamide capsules 8.1
Status: Red Enzalutamide capsules

For hospital use only

8.3
Status: Red Eosin solution 2% w/v

Unlicensed special

13.14
Status: Green Epaderm ointment 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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