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County Durham & Tees Valley Formulary
1. Gastro-Intestinal System
2. Cardiovascular System
3. Respiratory System
4. Central Nervous System
5. Infections
6. Endocrine System
7. Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders
8. Malignant Disease and Immunosuppression
9. Nutrition and Blood
10. Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
11. Eye
12. Ear, Nose and Oropharynx
13. Skin
14. Immunological Products and Vaccines
15. Anaesthesia
16. Wound Care Formulary
17. Treatment of Poisoning
18. Miscellaneous (non-BNF and unlicensed drugs)
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Chapters
1. Gastro-Intestinal System
2. Cardiovascular System
3. Respiratory System
4. Central Nervous System
5. Infections
6. Endocrine System
7. Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders
8. Malignant Disease and Immunosuppression
9. Nutrition and Blood
10. Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
11. Eye
12. Ear, Nose and Oropharynx
13. Skin
14. Immunological Products and Vaccines
15. Anaesthesia
16. Wound Care Formulary
17. Treatment of Poisoning
18. Miscellaneous (non-BNF and unlicensed drugs)
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Green Drug - Can be initiated and prescribed in all care settings.
Green Alternative - Second line / alternative green drug
Green+ drug - Specialist initiation / recommendation.
Amber drug - Specialist drugs suitable for transfer under shared care protocols.
Red drug - "Specialist only" drugs (not for transfer).
Not Approved - Drugs that are not approved for prescribing.
Not Reviewed - Drugs that haven’t been reviewed yet and should not normally be prescribed
Unclassed Drug - approved but no traffic light status (mainly antibiotics)
Grey Drug
Name
Number of drugs
Green
555
Red
786
Grey
9
Not Approved
124
Green (Alternative)
155
Green+
226
Amber
49
Not Reviewed
1
Drugs
Alfentanil (Palliative Care)
Apomorphine Injection
Aripiprazole Long-acting injection
Atomoxetine
Azathioprine
Azathioprine
Azathioprine
Bromocriptine
Cabergoline
Ciclosporin
Ciclosporin
Ciclosporin – see 8.2.2
Ciclosporin (Neoral)
Cinacalcet
Denosumab
Dexamfetamine▼
Dronedarone
Flupentixol Decanoate
Guanfacine▼
Haloperidol Decanoate
Hydroxychloroquine
Leflunomide
Lisdexamfetamine▼
Lithium Carbonate
Lithium Citrate
Melatonin (Circadin®)
Melatonin oral solution
Mercaptopurine
Methotrexate
Methotrexate ONCE WEEKLY DOSE
Methotrexate – see 8.1.3
Methotrexate Subcutaneous - Durham
Methylphenidate
Modafinil
Mycophenolate mofetil
Mycophenolate Mofetil
Mycophenolate Sodium
Paliperidone Long-acting injection
Penicillamine
Pergolide
Riluzole
Risperidone Long-acting
Sodium valproate▼ in females
Sodium valproate▼ in females
Sodium Valproate▼ in females
Sulfasalazine
Tolcapone
Valproic acid▼ in females
Zuclopenthixol Decanoate
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