Sussex Formulary

Drug Status Key

  • Non-Specialist Drugs
  • Specialist recommendation (or initiation where noted)
  • Specialist Initiation WITH Shared Care Guidelines
  • Specialist ONLY Drugs
  • Mixed Status - See individual drug entries for more details

Preferences

  • First Line
  • Second Line
  • Third Line
  • No Preference

Adalimumab

Prescribe by Brand { Value = BLUETEQ, Index = 4 } { Value = NICE, Index = 0 } { Value = EMC, Index = 3 }
Where more than one biologic treatment is suitable, it is the responsibility of the provider to ensure the most cost-effective option is selected.
Biosimilars are available which should be used in line with local contracting agreements.
Originator: Humira
Biosimilars: Imraldi, Amgevita, Idacio and Yuflyma

Adalimumab 20mg/0.2ml solution for injection pre-filled syringes

Pack
2 pre-filled disposable injection

Adalimumab 20mg/0.4ml solution for injection pre-filled syringes

Pack
1 pre-filled disposable injection

Adalimumab 40mg/0.4ml solution for injection pre-filled disposable devices

Pack
2 pre-filled disposable injection

Adalimumab 40mg/0.8ml solution for injection pre-filled disposable devices

Pack
2 pre-filled disposable injection

Aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride

Paediatric { Value = NICE, Index = 0 } { Value = EMC, Index = 3 }

Primary Care Dermatology Society Actinic Keratosis Guidelines - to be considered for Sussex-wide adoption in which case Aminolevulinic acid would be removed from formulary.

 Ameluz is a branded option commissioned for prescribing.

5-Aminolevulinic acid 78mg/g gel

Pack
2 gram

Baricitinib

{ Value = BLUETEQ, Index = 4 } { Value = NICE, Index = 0 } { Value = EMC, Index = 3 }

Emulsifying ointment

Over the Counter { Value = NICE, Index = 0 } { Value = EMC, Index = 3 }

Contains 50% white soft paraffin, contains sensitisers: Cetostearyl alcohol.

Emulsifying ointment

Pack
100 gram
500 gram
4500 gram

Epimax oatmeal cream

Over the Counter { Value = NICE, Index = 0 } { Value = EMC, Index = 3 }

Excipients - Isopropyl Palmitate, Distearyldimonium Chloride, Isopropanol, Benzyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol,Octyldodecanol, Phenoxyethanol.

Epimax oatmeal cream

Pack
100 gram
500 gram

Epimax paraffin-free ointment

Over the Counter { Value = MHRA Warning Exists, Index = 4 } { Value = NICE, Index = 0 } { Value = EMC, Index = 3 }

Indication: Eczema, Psoriasis & other dry skin conditions.

Should not be used around the eyes or on the face due to the risk of eye-related injuries. May be used as a body wash but should not be considered a soap substitute.

Reserved for patients who require paraffin free e.g. patients on oxygen or smokers.

Ingredients: Polyoxyethylene hydrogenated castor oil 38%.

Excipients: Macrogol Cetostearyl Ether (20), Medium Chain Triglycerides, Polyoxypropylene (15) Stearyl Ether, Cetostearyl Alcohol, D&C Yellow 11, D&C Red 17.
Similar to Cetraben Ointment, Hydromol Ointment, Epaderm Ointment, Emulsifying Ointment.

Epimax paraffin-free ointment

Pack
500 gram

Etanercept

Prescribe by Brand { Value = BLUETEQ, Index = 4 } { Value = NICE, Index = 0 } { Value = EMC, Index = 3 }
Where more than one biologic treatment is suitable, it is the responsibility
of the provider to ensure the most cost-effective option is selected.
Biosimilars are available which should be used in line with local contracting
agreements.
Originator - Enbrel
Biosimilars - Benepali; Erelzi

Etanercept 25mg/0.5ml solution for injection pre-filled disposable devices

Pack
4 pre-filled disposable injection

Etanercept 50mg/1ml solution for injection pre-filled disposable devices

Pack
4 pre-filled disposable injection

Infliximab

{ Value = BLUETEQ, Index = 4 } { Value = NICE, Index = 0 } { Value = EMC, Index = 3 }
Where more than one biologic treatment is suitable, it is the responsibility of the provider to ensure the most cost-effective option is selected.
Biosimilars are available which should be used in line with local contracting agreements.
Originator - Remicade
Biosimilars - Remisima; Flixabi; Inflectra; Zessly

Infliximab 100mg powder for solution for infusion vials

Pack
1 vial

Infliximab 120mg/1ml solution for injection pre-filled disposable devices

Pack
2 pre-filled disposable injection

Hydrocortisone 1% / Tretinoin 0.1% / Hydroquinone 5% cream

{ Value = NICE, Index = 0 } { Value = EMC, Index = 3 }

5-Methoxypsoralen

{ Value = NICE, Index = 0 } { Value = EMC, Index = 3 }

Pentaderm is a branded option commissioned for prescribing.

5-Methoxypsoralen 20mg tablets

Pack
1 tablet
50 tablet

Methoxsalen (8-methoxy-psoralen)

{ Value = NICE, Index = 0 } { Value = EMC, Index = 3 }

Upadacitinib

{ Value = BLUETEQ, Index = 4 } { Value = NICE, Index = 0 } { Value = EMC, Index = 3 }