Lancashire and South Cumbria
Formulary
 
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4 Central nervous system

This chapter of the formulary is under continual development, please let the team know if you have any comments about the contents: mlcsu.lscformulary@nhs.net. 

For more information about the formulary development process, please see: https://www.lancsmmg.nhs.uk/lancashire-and-south-cumbria-icb-formulary-development/

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

Atomoxetine Strattera®
Formulary

Capsules 10mg, 18mg, 25mg, 40mg, 60mg

Restricted Item Restricted to initiation by child or adolescent psychiatrists or paediatricians
experienced in the management of ADHD.
Link  LSCMMG: Shared care guideline

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Clonidine
Formulary

Tablets 25 micrograms, 50 micrograms

**outstanding query**

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Dexamfetamine
Formulary

Tablets 5mg, 10mg, 20mg
Link  LSCMMG: Shared care guideline

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Guanfacine Intuniv®
Formulary

M/R tablets 1mg, 2mg, 3mg, 4mg

For use in children and adolescents 6 - 17 years for whom stimulants are not suitable, not tolerated or have shown to be ineffective
 
Link  LSCMMG: Shared care guideline

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Lisdexamfetamine Elvanse®
Formulary

 Adult -  hard capsules 30mg, 50mg, 70mg

Under 16 years - hard capsules 20mg, 30mg, 40mg, 50mg, 60mg, 70mg
  
Link  LSCMMG: Shared care guideline

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Methylphenidate
Formulary

Tablets 5mg, 10mg, 20mg
M/R tablets 18mg, 27mg, 36mg, 54mg
M/R capsules 5mg, 10mg, 20mg, 30mg, 40mg, 50mg, 60mg

All brands are formulary - choice of brand to made by specialist

For adult patients under the care of Psychiatry UK in South Cumbria, please prescribe as Xaggatin XL in primary care
Link  LSCMMG: Shared care guideline
Link  MHRA: Methylphenidate long-acting (modified-release) preparations: caution if switching between products due to differences in formulations

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Modafinil Provigil®
Formulary

Tablets 100mg

Specialist initiation only
Link  MHRA: Modafinil (Provigil): increased risk of congenital malformations if used during pregnancy

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Solriamfetol hydrochloride Sunosi®
Formulary

Tablets 75mg, 150mg

 

Red for NICE TA758:  Solriamfetol for excessive daytime sleepiness caused by narcolepsy

Black for NICE TA777: Solriamfetol for treating excessive daytime sleepiness caused by obstructive sleep apnoea 
Link  NICE TA758: Solriamfetol for treating excessive daytime sleepiness caused by narcolepsy

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