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 Formulary Chapter 3: Respiratory system - Full Chapter
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View the local COPD Inhaled Therapy Prescribing Guidance here
Chapter Links...
Link   NICE CG101: COPD guideline
Link   NICE TA10: Asthma inhaler devices (children under 5)
Link   NICE TA38: Asthma inhaler devices (older children 5-15years)
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03.01.02  Expand sub section  Antimuscarinic bronchodilators
AclidiniumBlack Triangle (Eklira Genuair®)
(DPI)
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Green

note Prescribing by brand name recommended

Licensed for COPD only, not for asthma

 
   
GlycopyrroniumBlack Triangle (Seebri Breezhaler®)
(inhalation powder capsules)
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Green

note Prescribing by brand name recommended

Licensed for COPD only, not for asthma

 
   
Ipratropium
(MDI/nebules)
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Green 		 
   
Tiotropium
(inhalation powder capsules/inhalation solution)
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Green

Restricted Item In UHS initiated by respiratory centre only.

note Prescribing by brand name recommended

Inhalation powder caps licensed for COPD only, not for asthma.

 
Link  MHRA Drug Safety Update May 2018: Braltus (tiotropium): risk of inhalation of capsule if placed in the mouthpiece of the inhaler
   
UmeclidiniumBlack Triangle (Incruse Ellipta®)
(DPI)
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Green

note Prescribing by brand name recommended

Licensed for COPD only, not for asthma

 
   
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Non Formulary Item Non Formulary section
Restricted Drug
Restricted Drug
Unlicensed Drug
Unlicensed
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Status Description

Green

 Suitable for prescribing by all in both primary and secondary care.  

Amber Recommended

 Specialist recommended but suitable for continuation in primary care.  

Amber Initiation

 Specialist initiated but suitable for continuation in primary care.  

Amber SCG

 Specialist initiated and for continuation in primary care under a locally approved shared care guideline.  

Red

 Suitable for prescribing in specialist settings (secondary care) only.   

Red Specialist Centre

 Secondary care medicines to be used under specialised commissioning arrangements only.  

Blue

 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.  

Black

 Not recommended for use.  

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