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4 Central nervous system

PALLIATIVE CARE PHYSICIANS - Guidelines for the use of drugs in symptom control

 

04-04 CNS stimulants and other drugs used for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

Atomoxetine Strattera®
Formulary

Please note that commissioning discussion is underway. However the present status is as follows:-


Amber SC  Age 6 and over - Solihull practices.  Supported with ESCA


Amber SC Age 16 and over - Birmingham practices.  Supported with ESCA

Red Age under 16 - Birmingham practices

Amber SC Supported with an ESCA - Sandwell & West Birmingham CCG for patients seen by the Black Country ADHD Services

Link  ESCA: Black Country - For the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) with Atomoxetine
Link  ESCA: Atomoxetine - Birmingham and Solihull practices
Link  TA98: Methylphenidate, atomoxetine and dexamfetamine for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children and adolescents

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Dexamfetamine
Formulary

Please note that commissioning discussion is underway. However the present status is as follows:-

Amber SC  Age 6 and over - Solihull practices.  Supported with ESCA

Amber SC  Age 16 and over - Birmingham practices.  Supported with ESCA

Red Age under 16 - Birmingham practices

Amber SC  Supported with an ESCA - Sandwell & West Birmingham CCG for patients seen by the Black Country ADHD Services

Link  ESCA: Black Country - For the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) with Dexamfetamine
Link  ESCA: Dexamfetamine (as Amfexa®)
Link  TA98: Methylphenidate, atomoxetine and dexamfetamine for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children and adolescents

Controlled Drug  View adult BNF  View SPC online  View childrens BNF
Guanfacine Intuniv®
Formulary

For the treatment of ADHD in children and adolescents 6-17 years old for whom stimulants are not suitable, not tolerated or have been shown to be ineffective


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Lisdexamphetamine Elvanse®
Formulary

Please note that commissioning discussion is underway. However the present status is as follows:-

Amber SC Age 6 and over - Solihull practices.  Supported with ESCA


Amber SC Age 16 and over - Birmingham practices.  Supported with ESCA


Red Age under 16 - Birmingham practices


Amber SC Age 6 and over - Sandwell and West Birmingham CCG.  Supported with ESCA

 

Link  ESCA: Lisdexamphetamine
Link  NICE NG87: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: diagnosis and management

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Methylphenidate
Formulary

Please note that commissioning discussion is underway. However the present status is as follows:-

Amber SC  Age 6 and over - Solihull practices.  Supported with ESCA


Amber SC Age 16 and over - Birmingham practices.  Supported with ESCA

 

Red Age under 16 - Birmingham practices


Amber SC Age 6 and over - Sandwell and West Birmingham CCG.  Supported with ESCA

 

Amber SC  Supported with an ESCA - Sandwell & West Birmingham CCG for patients seen by the Black Country ADHD Services

                

Link  ESCA: Black Country - For the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) with Methylphenidate
Link  ESCA: Methylphenidate
Link  NICE TA98: Methylphenidate, atomoxetine and dexamfetamine for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children and adolescents
Link  UKMI Q&A: Methylphenidate for adults with ADHD

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Methylphenidate
Formulary

Please note that commissioning discussion is underway. However the present status is as follows:-

Amber SC Age 6 and over - Solihull practices.  Supported with ESCA

 

Amber SC Age 16 and over - Birmingham practices.  Supported with ESCA

 

Red Age under 16 - Birmingham practices


Amber SC  Age 6 and over - Sandwell and West Birmingham CCG.  Supported with ESCA

Amber SC  Supported with an ESCA -Sandwell & West Birmingham CCG for patients seen by the Black Country ADHD Services

                The immediate release preparation may be prescribed generically 
 

Link  ESCA: Black Country - For the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) with Methylphenidate
Link  ESCA: Methylphenidate
Link  NICE TA98: Methylphenidate, atomoxetine and dexamfetamine for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children and adolescents
Link  UKMI Q&A: Methylphenidate for adults with ADHD

Controlled Drug  View adult BNF  View SPC online  View childrens BNF
Modafinil
Formulary
  • Specialist initiation only for use in narcolepsy
Link  NICE: Evidence Summary (Apr 2013)

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Solriamfetol Sunosi®
Formulary

In line with NICE

Link  NICE TA758: Solriamfetol for treating excessive daytime sleepiness caused by narcolepsy

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