University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Reports

Status Drug name NICE TAs Comments
Status: Green Metronidazole (Anabact) 0.75% gel

Malodorous tumours and skin ulcers

Status: Green Metronidazole 0.75% gel

Rozex for rosacea

Status: Amber Mexiletine hydrochloride 100mg & 200mg capsules

Unlicensed.

Use with local trust approval. Available from "Special order" manufacturers or specialist importing companies. 

Status: Green Microgynon 30 ED

Umbrella service only

Status: Green Midazolam injection

Palliative care only

Status: Amber Midodrine

3rd line after non-pharmacological intervention, 2nd line after pharmacological therapy. Supported with an ESCA.

Status: Red Midostaurin

For hospital use only

Status: Red Mifamurtide

For hospital use only

Status: Red Mifamurtide injection

For hospital use only

Status: Green Millinette 20/75

Umbrella service only

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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