University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Medicines A–Z

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Status Drug name NICE TAs Comments
Status: Amber Clobazam tablets

MHRA Category 2: the need for continued supply of a particular manufacturer’s product should be based on clinical judgement and consultation with patient and/or carer, taking into account factors such as seizure frequency and treatment history

Status: Amber Clobetasol propionate 0.05% cream

Very potent

Status: Amber Clobetasol propionate 0.05% ointment

Very potent

Status: Amber Clobetasol propionate 0.05% scalp application

Very potent

Status: Green Clobetasone butyrate 0.05% cream

Moderate potency

Status: Green Clobetasone butyrate 0.05% ointment

Moderate potency

Status: Red Clofarabine injection

For hospital use only

Status: Amber Clomifene tablets

Specialist recommendation - ovulation induction

Status: Green Clomipramine capsules

Specialist initiation only

Status: Red Clonazepam injection

MHRA Category 2: the need for continued supply of a particular manufacturer’s product should be based on clinical judgement and consultation with patient and/or carer, taking into account factors such as seizure frequency and treatment history

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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