Not Approved for Formulary

The medications below are not approved for use in KMPT for any indication

Alprazolam tablets are not prescribable under the NHS

Clobazam is not prescribable under the NHS except for epilepsy

Dosulepin should not be switched to or started because evidence supporting its tolerability relative to other antidepressants is outweighed by the increased cardiac risk and toxicity in overdose.

Dosulepin should not be used as an anxiolytic, for neuropathic pain or for its sedative effects as an aid to sleep.

 PrescQIPP DROP-List recommendation for dosulepin

Flurazepam capsules are not prescribable under the NHS

Fluvoxamine is a high cost SSRI and does not have sufficient evidence of additional benefit compared to other SSRIs to justify the cost

This is a high cost drug

Can only be prescribed on a single named patient basis.

Use the form below to apply to D&T for authorisation.

Request for single patient use

Pack Price
56 tablet £217.75

This is a high cost drug

Can only be prescribed on a single named patient basis.

Use the form below to apply to D&T for authorisation.

Request for single patient use

Pack Price
100 tablet
28 tablet £258.20

Oral paliperidone is not approved for use, oral risperidone should be prescribed instead

Can only be prescribed on a single named patient basis.

Use the form below to apply to D&T for authorisation.

Request for single patient use

Pack Price
28 tablet £97.28
Pack Price
28 tablet £97.28
Pack Price
28 tablet £145.92

This is a high cost drug

Can only be prescribed on a single named patient basis.

Use the form below to apply to D&T for authorisation.

Request for single patient use

Pack Price
28 tablet £238.19

This is a high cost drug

Can only be prescribed on a single named patient basis.

Use the form below to apply to D&T for authorisation.

Request for single patient use

Trimipramine does not represent a cost-effective choice of TCA

PrescQIPP recommendations for switching

PrescQIPP briefing document

Patient information for switching

Pack Price
28 tablet £179.15
84 tablet
Pack Price
28 tablet £200.50
84 tablet
Pack Price
28 capsule £190.00