Medicines A–Z
Q
| Status | Drug name | NICE TAs | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
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Qlaira | Umbrella service only. Only for Trinovum failure. |
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Quetiapine tablets | Specialist initiation only, ESCA |
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Quetiapine XL tablets | Supported by ESCA. The GP should be given a rationale for prescribing rather than first line antipsychotics. Brand rationalisation - APC preferred brads Biquelle XL, Sondate XL, Zaluron XL |
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Quinagolide (Norprolac®) | ||
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Quinidine | For hospital only use. All prescribing is retained by secondary care (Unlicensed) |
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Quinine sulphate |
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
Positive NICE TA and/or awaiting local clarification on place in therapy. Please contact your medicines optimisation team for more information.
Red
Initiation and maintenance of prescribing by specialists only.
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
Initiation and maintenance of prescribing by specialists, GPs and other qualified clinicians.
Blue
Under review at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust.
