Amitriptyline |
Formulary
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Tablets 10mg, 25mg, 50mg Use in line with NICE and LSCMMG guidelines. |
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Duloxetine |
Formulary
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There can be variation in the licensing of different medicines containing the same drug. |
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Ketamine oral solution |
Formulary
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Liquid 50mg/5mL For chronic pain - Prescribing retained within NHS commissioned specialist pain services in Lancashire and South Cumbria. Unlicensed |
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Lidocaine |
Formulary
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5% Medicated Plasters Post Herpetic Neuralgia For off-label indications. Any off label use must be on the advice of the acute pain team and must only be prescribed by secondary care. |
LSCMMG: Lidocaine 5% Medicated Plasters GREEN RAG LSCMMG: Lidocaine 5% Medicated Plasters RED RAG |
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Nortriptyline |
Formulary
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Tablets 10mg, 25mg Use in line with NICE and LSCMMG guidelines. Unlicensed indication. |
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Pregabalin |
Formulary
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Capsules 25mg, 50mg, 75mg, 100mg, 150mg, 200mg Use in line with NICE and LSCMMG guidelines. |
MHRA: Antiepileptics: risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviour MHRA: Pregabalin (Lyrica), gabapentin (Neurontin) and risk of abuse and dependence: new scheduling requirements from 1 April MHRA: Pregabalin (Lyrica): findings of safety study on risks during pregnancy MHRA: Pregabalin (Lyrica): reports of severe respiratory depression |
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