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Formulary Chapter 2: Cardiovascular system - Full Chapter

02.06.02

Calcium-channel blockers

Amlodipine
(tablet)

Formulary

For hypertension; or angina if on betablocker

Diltiazem 60mg
(modified-release tablet)

Formulary

Suitable for generic prescribing.

Diltiazem Hydrochloride (Viazem XL^®)
(prolonged-release capsule)

Formulary

For angina if not on beta-blocker.

Once daily preparation.

Prescribe by brand name

Diltiazem Hydrochloride (Zemtard XL^®)
(prolonged-release capsule)

Formulary

For angina if not on beta-blocker

Once daily preparation

Prescribe by brand name

Nifedipine
(Modified-release tablets/capsules)

Formulary

Prescribe by brand name, e.g. Adalat Retard^®, Adipine MR^®, Coracten SR^®

Nifedipine
(prolonged-release tablets/capsules)

Formulary

Prescribe by brand name, e.g. Adalat LA^®, Adipine XL^®, Coracten XL^®

Nifedipine
(capsules)

Formulary

Immediate release formulation for treatment of Raynaud's phenomenon.

Use in the treatment of autonomic dysreflexia is considered ‘off label’ use

Modified-release formulations preferred for other indications, including treatment of hypertension, angina prophylaxis and tocolysis.

Not recommended for (off label) sublingual administration.

Nimodipine (Nimotop^®)
(injection)

Restricted

For subarachnoid haemorrhage

Nimodipine (Nimotop^®)
(tablet)

Formulary

For subarachnoid haemorrhage

Verapamil
(tablet/MR tablet)

Formulary

Verapamil
(injection)

Formulary

NICE CG126: Stable angina: management

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Non Formulary Items

Amlodipine besilate & valsartan (Exforge^®)
(tabs)

Non Formulary

Felodipine
(prolonged-release tablets)

Non Formulary

Lacidipine
(tabs)

Non Formulary

Lercanidipine
(tabs)

Non Formulary

Nicardipine
(caps/injection)

Non Formulary

Key

	Notes
	Section Title (top level)
	Section Title (sub level)
	First Choice item
	Non Formulary section
	Restricted Drug
	Unlicensed
	Display tracking information
	Link to adult BNF
	Link to children's BNF
	Link to SPCs

	Cytotoxic Drug
	Controlled Drug
	High Cost Medicine

Traffic Light Status Information

Status	Description
	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.
	Not recommended for use.