Unit dose drops only for patients allergic/intolerant of preservatives, or high risk of developing allergy
Latanoprost with timolol (eye drops/unit dose eye drops)
First Choice
Generic prescribing recommended
First choice if a combination prostaglandin analogue/beta-blocker is required.
Unit dose drops only for patients allergic/intolerant of preservatives, or high risk of developing allergy
Bimatoprost (eye drops/unit dose eye drops)
Formulary
Not a first line choice
Unit dose drops only for patients allergic/intolerant of preservatives, or high risk of developing allergy
Bimatoprost with timolol (Ganfort®) (eye drops/unit dose eye drops)
Formulary
Not a first line choice
Unit dose drops only for patients allergic/intolerant of preservatives, or high risk of developing allergy
Tafluprost (unit dose eye drops)
Formulary
Not a first line choice.
Preservative-free.
Only for patients allergic/intolerant of preservatives, or high risk for developing allergy.
Tafluprost with timolol (Taptiqom®) (unit dose eye drops)
Formulary
Not a first line choice.
Preservative-free.
Only for patients allergic/intolerant of preservatives, or high risk of developing allergy
Travoprost (Travatan®) (eye drops)
Restricted
Not a first-line choice.
Only for patients with allergy to benzalkonium chloride. Prescribe by brand name as other brands may contain benzalkonium chloride.
Travoprost with timolol (DuoTrav®) (eye drops)
Restricted
Not a first-line choice.
Only for patients with allergy to benzalkonium chloride. Prescribe by brand name as other brands may contain benzalkonium chloride.
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Sympathomimetics
11.06
Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors and systemic drugs
11.06
Miotics
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Suitable for prescribing by all in both primary and secondary care.
Specialist recommended but suitable for continuation in primary care.
Specialist initiated but suitable for continuation in primary care.
Specialist initiated and for continuation in primary care under a locally approved shared care guideline.
Suitable for prescribing in specialist settings (secondary care) only.
Secondary care medicines to be used under specialised commissioning arrangements only.
For primary care, either via FP10 or supplied through specialist services. These products may be stocked by hospital
pharmacies only for supply to primary care units/wards or for continuing supplies for patients admitted on therapy.
Generic prescribing recommended.
Unit dose drops only for patients allergic/intolerant of preservatives, or high risk of developing allergy
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