Lancashire and South Cumbria
Formulary
 
back
2 Cardiovascular system
02-12 Fibrates

Bezafibrate
Formulary

Tablets 200mg
M/R tablets 400mg

Link  MHRA: Fibrates: first-line treatment not recommended

Green View adult BNF  View SPC online  View childrens BNF
Fenofibrate
Formulary

Capsules (micronised) 200mg, 267mg
Tablets (micronised) 160mg

Amber 0 To reduce the progression of diabetic retinopathy for people with non-proliferative retinopathy and type 2 diabetes (unlicensed indication). Ophthalmologist initiation only. The GP should contact the patient’s endocrinologist for advice if serum transaminases and/or serum creatinine levels are of concern.

Link  MHRA: Fibrates: first-line treatment not recommended
Link  NICE NG242: Diabetic retinopathy: management and monitoring

Green View adult BNF  View SPC online  View childrens BNF