Key: Blue = NCB Yellow = Not commissioned
Combined Commissioned Drug Therapies List
Approved Name Brand IndicationResponsible
Commissioner
Primary Care
Funding Status
Shared
Care/OtherGuidance
TAG classification or
Prescribing
Responsibility (if any)
Further information &
responsible commissioner
Abacavir HIV infection National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Abacavir and
lamivudine
Kivexa HIV infection National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Abatacept CCG NHSCB is paediatric use
Abatacept Orencia Paediatric indications National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
E3b Paediatric
Medicine:
Rheumatology
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Transfer to adult care from
16 years- upper limit 19th
birthdayAbatacept Orencia Rheumatoid arthritis (after
failure of conventional
DMARD)
Under review Not for primary
care prescribing
TA280 Under review http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA280
Abatacept Orencia Rheumatoid arthritis (after
failure of DMARDs and anti-
TNF)
CCG Commissioned.
Non Tariff. Notification
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA195 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA195
Abciximab ReoPro Prevention MI during PCTA CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA47 & CG94 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA47
http://www.nice.org.uk/guid
ance/CG94Abiraterone Zytiga Metastatic castration
resistant prostate cancer
National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA259 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
ACE inhibitors in
combination with
Angiotensin II
antagonists
All CCG Not
commissioned
Not commissioned NICE CG 127 Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
http://publications.nice.org.
uk/hypertension-cg127
Adalimumab Humira Ankylosing spondylitis CCG Commissioned.
Non Tariff. Notification
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA143 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA143
Adalimumab Humira Behçet’s syndrome National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
A3c Rheumatology Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Adalimumab Humira Crohns CCG Commissioned.
Non Tariff. Notification
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA187 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA187
Adalimumab Humira Juvenile idiopathic
rheumatoid arthritis
National Specialist
Commissioning
Not commissioned NICe not
recommended
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA/Wave17/7
1
Issued: April 2013
Key: Blue = NCB Yellow = Not commissioned
Combined Commissioned Drug Therapies List
Approved Name Brand IndicationResponsible
Commissioner
Primary Care
Funding Status
Shared
Care/OtherGuidance
TAG classification or
Prescribing
Responsibility (if any)
Further information &
responsible commissioner
Adalimumab Humira Paediatric indications National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
E3b Paediatric
Medicine:
Rheumatology
E3c Paediatric
Medicine:
Gastroenterology;
Hepatology;
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Transfer to adult care from
16 years- upper limit 19th
birthday
Adalimumab Humira Psoriasis CCG Commissioned.
Non Tariff. Notification
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA146 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA146
Adalimumab Humira Psoriatic arthritis CCG Commissioned.
Non Tariff. Notification
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA199 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA199
Adalimumab Humira Rheumatoid arthritis CCG Commissioned.
Non Tariff. Notification
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA130 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA130
Adalimumab Humira Rheumatoid arthritis (after
failure of anti-TNF)
CCG Commissioned.
Non Tariff. Notification
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA195 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA195
Adalimumab Humira Ulcerative colitis (moderate
to severe, second line)
CCG Not
commissioned
Not commissioned TA262 Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA262
Adefovir Hepsera Chronic Hepatitis B National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA96 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Service stays with CCGs.
Drugs to NCB
Afamelanotide EPP Not commissioned Not commissioned Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
Aflibercept wet AMD Not commissioned Not commissioned NICE in
development
Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
Agalsidase alfa and
beta
Fabrazyme/
Replagal
Fabry's disease National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Agomelatine Valdoxan Major Depressive Episodes Not commissioned Not commissioned TA231 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA231
Aldesleukin Proleukin Licensed indication National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Alemtuzumab Behçet’s syndrome National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
A3c Rheumatology Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Alemtuzumab CLL National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Alendronic Acid Generic Primary prevention
osteoporotic fragility
fractures in postmenopausal
women
CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned TA160 Hospital & GP
Prescribing (Double
Green)
http://www.nice.org.uk/guid
ance/TA160
2
Issued: April 2013
Key: Blue = NCB Yellow = Not commissioned
Combined Commissioned Drug Therapies List
Approved Name Brand IndicationResponsible
Commissioner
Primary Care
Funding Status
Shared
Care/OtherGuidance
TAG classification or
Prescribing
Responsibility (if any)
Further information &
responsible commissioner
Alendronic Acid Generic Secondary prevention
osteoporotic fragility
fractures in postmenopausal
women
CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned TA161 Hospital & GP
Prescribing (Double
Green)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA161
Alfacalcidol Generic Preparation for
hyperparathyroidectomy
CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned GP Prescribing at
request of Trust
Specialist (Green)
Alglucosidase alfa Myozyme Pompe Disease National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Aliskiren Rasilex Essential hypertension CCG Not
commissioned
Not commissioned Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
MHRA safety report
Alitretinoin Toctino Severe refractory chronic
hand eczema
CCG Commissioned.
Non Tariff. Notification
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA177 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA177
All chemotherapy for
cancer indicationsNHSE Other drugs included in 8.1 and 8.2 not listed above
Alteplase Actilyse Acute ischaemic stroke Commissioned. In tariff
top up - no extra drug
charge
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA264 & TA52 &
TA122
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA264
Amantadine Prophylaxis of Influenza CCG Not
commissioned
Not commissioned TA158 Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
http://www.nice.org.uk/guid
ance/TA158
Amantadine Treatment of Influenza CCG Not
commissioned
Not commissioned TA168 Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
http://www.nice.org.uk/guid
ance/TA168
Ambrisentan Volibris Pulmonary Arterial
Hypertension
National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Not in MPSS/national
policy
Amifampridine Firdapse Lambert Eaton Syndrome National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Amiodarone Generic Supraventricular &
ventricular arrhythmias
CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned GP Prescribing at
request of Trust
Specialist (Green)
NICE CG under review.
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
CG/Wave0/638
Amphotericin B
(liposomal)
Ambisome
Abelcet
Systemic fungal infections
as per BNF advice where
non liposomal contra-
indicated. For chronic
pulmonary aspergillosis see
antifungals
National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Amprenavir HIV infection National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
3
Issued: April 2013
Key: Blue = NCB Yellow = Not commissioned
Combined Commissioned Drug Therapies List
Approved Name Brand IndicationResponsible
Commissioner
Primary Care
Funding Status
Shared
Care/OtherGuidance
TAG classification or
Prescribing
Responsibility (if any)
Further information &
responsible commissioner
Anagrelide Xagrid Thrombocythaemia CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned Yes Shared care available
(Amber)
Subject to funding transfer
Anakinra Kineret Cryopyrin-associated
periodic syndrome
National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
E6a Metabolic
Disorders: Adult
E6b Metabolic
Disorders:
Children E6c
Metabolic
Disorders:
Laboratory
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Anakinra Kineret Rheumatoid arthritis CCG Not
commissioned
Not commissioned NICE CG 79 Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
CG79
Anakinra Kineret Specialised rheumatology National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
A3c
Rheumatology,
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Anastrazole Generic Early oestrogen-receptor-
positive breast cancer post-
menopause.
CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned TA112 GP Prescribing at
request of Trust
Specialist (Green)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA112
Anidulafungin Ecalta Invasive candiasis National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Anti-D
immunoglobulin
Rh-ve pregnant women National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA156 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Antibiotics (IV for
nebulisation)
Cystic Fibrosis National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Anticoagulant self
monitoring (test
strips)
Coaguchec
k
INR monitoring CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned Hospital & GP
Prescribing (Double
Green)
Antifungals for CPA Various Chronic Pulmonary
Aspergillosis
National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Antihaemophilic
Factor/von
Willebrand Factor
Complex
National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Antilymphocyte
globulin
National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Antioxidant
Nutritional
Supplements
All indications CCG Not
commissioned
Not commissioned Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
Antipsychotics
(excluding
Clozapine)
Schizophrenia CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned NICE CG 82 Shared care available
(Amber)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
CG82
4
Issued: April 2013
Key: Blue = NCB Yellow = Not commissioned
Combined Commissioned Drug Therapies List
Approved Name Brand IndicationResponsible
Commissioner
Primary Care
Funding Status
Shared
Care/OtherGuidance
TAG classification or
Prescribing
Responsibility (if any)
Further information &
responsible commissioner
Antithrombin III Licensed indications National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Antithymocyte
immunoglobulin
Thymoglobu
line
Steroid resistant allograft
rejection in renal transplants
National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Apixaban Eliquis For prevention of VTE after
total hip or knee
replacement in adults
CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA245 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA245
Apixaban Eliquis Prevention of stroke and
systemic embolism (non-
valvular atrial fibrillation)
Under review Under review TA275 Under review http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA275
Apomorphine Parkinson's Disease CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Local Homecare delivery
arrangement
Aripiprazole Abilify Schizophrenia CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned Yes NICE CG 82 Shared care available
(Amber)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
CG82
Aripiprazole Abilify Schizophrenia 15 to 17 yrs CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned Yes TA213 Shared care available
(Amber)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA213
Aromatase inhibitors Various Adjuvant hormonal
treatment of early oestrogen
receptor positive breast
cancer in post menopausal
women
CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned NICE CG 80 GP Prescribing at
request of Trust
Specialist (Green)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
CG80
Atazanavir Reyataz HIV infection National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Atomoxetine ADHD CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned Yes TA98 Shared care available
(Amber)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA98
Autologous serum
eye drops
Dry eye Not commissioned Not commissioned Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
Axitinib Renal cell carcinoma National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
NICE in progress
Azacitidine Vidaza Myelodysplasia, CML, AML National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA218 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Azathioprine Generic UC/Crohns CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned Yes Shared care available
(Amber)
Aztreonam Cystic Fibrosis National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Aztreonam Lysine NHSE CCG if prescribed by GPs (when delivered via nebulisation/inhalation)
5
Issued: April 2013
Key: Blue = NCB Yellow = Not commissioned
Combined Commissioned Drug Therapies List
Approved Name Brand IndicationResponsible
Commissioner
Primary Care
Funding Status
Shared
Care/OtherGuidance
TAG classification or
Prescribing
Responsibility (if any)
Further information &
responsible commissioner
Baclofen Intrathecal Pump National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Basiliximab Simulect Prophylaxis allograft
rejection renal transplant at
specialist centres
National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA85 & TA99 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Becaplermin Regranex Diabetic ulcers CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Not commissioned Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Belatacept Renal transplant National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Belimumab Benlysta Active SLE Not commissioned Not commissioned NICE in
development
Not yet considered Due Mar 2013
Belimumab Renal transplant National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Bendamustine CLL First line National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA216 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Bendamustine Refractory low grade NHL National Specialist
Commissioning
Not commissioned TA206 Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA206
Beractant Survanta Respiratory distress
syndrome neonates
National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Betaine Cystadane Homocystinuria National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Bevacizumab Avastin Metastatic breast cancer
(first line)
Not commissioned Not commissioned TA147 Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA147
Bevacizumab Avastin Metastatic breast cancer
with capecitabine (first line)
Not commissioned Not commissioned TA263 Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA263
Bevacizumab Avastin Metastatic breast cancer
with taxane (first line)
Not commissioned Not commissioned TA214 Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
http://www.nice.org.uk/guid
ance/TA214
Bevacizumab Avastin Metastatic colorectal cancer Not commissioned Not commissioned TA242 Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
Bevacizumab Avastin Metastatic colorectal cancer
2nd line
Not commissioned Not commissioned TA212 Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA212
Bevacizumab Avastin Metastatic renal carcinoma Not commissioned Not commissioned TA178 Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA178
Bevacizumab Avastin NSCLC NCB Not
commissioned
Not commissioned TA148 Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA148
Bevacizumab Avastin Renal cell carcinoma (first
line)
Not commissioned Not commissioned TA178 Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
Bexarotene CTCL National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
6
Issued: April 2013
Key: Blue = NCB Yellow = Not commissioned
Combined Commissioned Drug Therapies List
Approved Name Brand IndicationResponsible
Commissioner
Primary Care
Funding Status
Shared
Care/OtherGuidance
TAG classification or
Prescribing
Responsibility (if any)
Further information &
responsible commissioner
Bilvarudin STEMI Treatment CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA230 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA230
Boceprevir Victrelus Hepatitis C National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA253 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Service stays with CCGs.
Drugs to NCB
Bortezomib Velcade Multiple myeloma First Line National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA228 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Bortezomib Velcade Relapsed multiple myeloma National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA129 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Bosentan Tracleer Digital ulcers Not commissioned Not commissioned Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
Bosentan Tracleer Pulmonary Arterial
Hypertension
National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Botulinum toxin A Achalasia and gastroparesis CCG Commissioned.
Non Tariff. Notification
Not for primary
care prescribing
Local policy.
Notification
required
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Botulinum toxin A Blepharospasm CCG Commissioned.
Non Tariff. Notification
Not for primary
care prescribing
Local policy.
Notification
required
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Botulinum toxin A Chronic anal fissure CCG Commissioned.
Non Tariff. Notification
Not for primary
care prescribing
Local policy.
Notification
required
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Botulinum toxin A Chronic migraine CCG Commissioned in
line with NICE. Non
Tariff. Notification
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA260 Pathway to be
confirmed
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA260
Botulinum toxin A Focal spasticity CCG Commissioned.
Non Tariff. Notification
Not for primary
care prescribing
Local policy.
Notification
required
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Botulinum toxin A Hemifacial spasm CCG Commissioned.
Non Tariff. Notification
Not for primary
care prescribing
Local policy.
Notification
required
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Botulinum toxin A Neurogenic and non
neurogenic detrusor
overactivity in paediatric
patients who have not
responded to antimuscarinic
treatment
CCG Commissioned.
Non Tariff. Notification
Not for primary
care prescribing
Local policy.
Notification
required
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Botulinum toxin A Oesophageal spasm and
nutcracker oesophagus
CCG Commissioned.
Non Tariff. Notification
Not for primary
care prescribing
Local policy.
Notification
required
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
7
Issued: April 2013
Key: Blue = NCB Yellow = Not commissioned
Combined Commissioned Drug Therapies List
Approved Name Brand IndicationResponsible
Commissioner
Primary Care
Funding Status
Shared
Care/OtherGuidance
TAG classification or
Prescribing
Responsibility (if any)
Further information &
responsible commissioner
Botulinum toxin A Overactive bladder/detrusor
overactivity
CCG Commissioned.
Non Tariff. Notification
Not for primary
care prescribing
Local policy.
Notification
required
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Botulinum toxin A Spasmodic torticollis CCG Commissioned.
Non Tariff. Notification
Not for primary
care prescribing
Local policy.
Notification
required
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Botulinum toxin A Spasticity in neuromuscular
conditions
CCG Commissioned.
Non Tariff. Notification
Not for primary
care prescribing
Local policy.
Notification
required
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Botulinum toxin B Spasmodic torticolis where
Botulinum A contra indicated
CCG Commissioned.
Non Tariff. Notification
Not for primary
care prescribing
Local policy.
Notification
required
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Buprenorphine Transderma
l patches
Pain relief in patients with
renal impairment (CKD 4) at
risk opioid toxicity
CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned GP Prescribing at
request of Trust
Specialist (Green)
Buprenorphine Subutex Substance dependence CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned Yes TA114 Shared care available
(Amber)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA114
Busulfan Generic Chemotherapy in line with
Network regimens
National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
C1 Esterase inhibitor Berinert Allergic emergencies National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Cabazitaxel Jevtanat Second line hormone
refractory metastatic
prostate cancer
National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA255 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Canakinumab Gout National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA281 NICE not
recommended
(terminated appraisal)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA281
Cancer treatments Anglia Cancer Network
Commissioned Therapies
National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
http://www.angcn.nhs.uk/n
etwork-
groups/ccgs/chemotherapy
/documents.aspxCannabis (all forms
including Nabilone)
All indications CCG Not
commissioned
Not commissioned Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
Cannabis spray Sativex Adjuvant moderate to severe
spasticity in MS
CCG Not
commissioned
Not commissioned NICE discontinued Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
Capecitabine Colon cancer National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA100 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Capecitabine Colorectal cancer National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA61 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
8
Issued: April 2013
Key: Blue = NCB Yellow = Not commissioned
Combined Commissioned Drug Therapies List
Approved Name Brand IndicationResponsible
Commissioner
Primary Care
Funding Status
Shared
Care/OtherGuidance
TAG classification or
Prescribing
Responsibility (if any)
Further information &
responsible commissioner
Capecitabine Gastric cancer (advanced) National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA191 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Carglumic acid Carbaglu Hyperammonaemia National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Carmustine implant Newly diagnosed
glioblastoma multifomre
Not commissioned Not commissioned TA121 Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
Carmustine implant Recurrent glioblastoma
multiforme
Not commissioned Not commissioned TA149 Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA149
Cartinine Cartinor Primary & Secondary
Cartinine Deficiency
National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Caspofungin Cancidas Systemic fungal infections.
For chronic pulmonary
aspergillosis see antifungals
National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Ceftriaxone Cellulitis CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Not commissioned Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Certolizumab Cimzia Rheumatoid arthritis CCG Commissioned.
Non Tariff. Notification
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA186 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA186
Certolizumab Cimzia Rheumatoid arthritis (after
failure of anti-TNF)
CCG Commissioned.
Non Tariff. Notification
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA195 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA195
Certolizumab Pegol CCG NHSCB is paediatric use
Cetuximab Erbitux Colorectal cancer (first line) National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA176 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Cetuximab Erbitux Head & Neck Cancer National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA145 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Cetuximab Erbitux Head & Neck Cancer
(squamous cell)
NCB Not
commissioned
Not commissioned TA172 Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA172
Cetuximab Erbitux Matestatic colorectal
(second line)
NCB Not
commissioned
Not commissioned TA242 Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA242
Chlorambucil Generic Chemotherapy in line with
Network regimens
National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Chlorpropamide T2DM Not commissioned Not commissioned Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
Ciclosporin Immunosuppression post
transplant
National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Under review
Ciclosporin NHSE Post transplant only
Ciclosporin Generic Rheumatic & Dermatological
as per shared care
CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned Yes Shared care available
(Amber)
Needs review
9
Issued: April 2013
Key: Blue = NCB Yellow = Not commissioned
Combined Commissioned Drug Therapies List
Approved Name Brand IndicationResponsible
Commissioner
Primary Care
Funding Status
Shared
Care/OtherGuidance
TAG classification or
Prescribing
Responsibility (if any)
Further information &
responsible commissioner
Cidofovir Vistide CMV National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Cilostazol Peripheral Arterial Disease Not commissioned Not commissioned TA223 Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA223
Cinacalcet Mimpara Refractory secondary
hyperparathyroidism ESRD
National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA117 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA117
Cinacalcet NHSE Renal dialysis only
Cinacalcet Mimpara Secondary
hyperparathyroidism &
parathyroid cancer
National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Ciprofloxacin Generic Anthrax exposure CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned Hospital & GP
Prescribing (Double
Green)
Cladribine Chemotherapy National Specialist
Commissioning
Not commissioned Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
Clopidogrel Generic ACS without NSTEMI CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned GP Prescribing at
request of Trust
Specialist (Green)
Clopidogrel Generic Ischaemic stroke; in
peripheral arterial/
multivascular disease; or
after MI only if aspirin not
suitable
CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned TA210 GP Prescribing at
request of Trust
Specialist (Green)
Clopidogrel Generic Post elective PCI bare metal
stent
CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Clopidogrel Generic Prevention artherosclerotic
events
CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned Hospital & GP
Prescribing (Double
Green)
Clopidogrel Generic Prophylaxis pre-elective PCI CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned GP Prescribing at
request of Trust
Specialist (Green)
Clopidogrel Generic STEMI CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned GP Prescribing at
request of Trust
Specialist (Green)
Clozapine Clozaril
Denzapine
Zaponex
Schizophrenia CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Not for primary
care prescribing
NICE CG 82 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
CG82
10
Issued: April 2013
Key: Blue = NCB Yellow = Not commissioned
Combined Commissioned Drug Therapies List
Approved Name Brand IndicationResponsible
Commissioner
Primary Care
Funding Status
Shared
Care/OtherGuidance
TAG classification or
Prescribing
Responsibility (if any)
Further information &
responsible commissioner
Co-careldopa Duodopa Advanced Parkinson's
Disease
NCB Not
commissioned
Not commissioned Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
Co-careldopa
internal tube
intestinal gel
CCG Only when used as intestinal gel with internal tube
Colesevelam Cholestagel Primary
hypercholesterolaemia
Not commissioned Not commissioned Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
Colistimethate
sodium
Cystic Fibrosis National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA276 All new patients
hospital only. Existing
shared care to be
repatriated to hospital
in line with TAG
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA276
Colistimethate
sodium NHSE CCG if prescribed by GPs (when delivered via nebulisation/inhalation)
Collagenase Dupuytren's contracture Not commissioned Not commissioned Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
CCG
Combination drugs CCG Not
commissioned
Not for primary
care prescribing
Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
Under review
Conestat alfa Hereditary angiodema National Specialist
Commissioning
Not commissioned Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
Corticosteroids
(Topical)
Atopic eczema CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned Hospital & GP
Prescribing (Double
Green)
Corticosteroids for
Adults (Inhaled)
Chronic asthma (adults) CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned TA138 Hospital & GP
Prescribing (Double
Green)
NICE advises least costly
suitable product where
recommended. Where
combined with LABA, the
least costly product is
recommendedCorticosteroids for
Children (Inhaled)
Chronic asthma (children) CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned TA131 Hospital & GP
Prescribing (Double
Green)
NICE advises least costly
suitable product where
recommended. Where
combined with LABA, the
least costly product is
recommendedCOX II Inhibitors Pain & inflammation in OA
or RA
CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned CG59 & CG79 Hospital & GP
Prescribing (Double
Green)
11
Issued: April 2013
Key: Blue = NCB Yellow = Not commissioned
Combined Commissioned Drug Therapies List
Approved Name Brand IndicationResponsible
Commissioner
Primary Care
Funding Status
Shared
Care/OtherGuidance
TAG classification or
Prescribing
Responsibility (if any)
Further information &
responsible commissioner
Cyclophosphamide Generic Chemotherapy in line with
Network regimens
National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Cytotoxic drugs Chemotherapy IV or
intrathecal
National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Dabigatran Pradaxa Stroke & systemic embolism
prevention in non-valvular
AF
CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned Consult
CCG
Prescribing
Advisor re
Funding
TA249 Hospital & GP
Prescribing (Double
Green)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA249
Dabigatran Pradaxa VTE prevention hip or knee
surgery
CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA157 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA157
Daclizumab Immunosuppression post
renal transplant
National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Yes TA85 & TA99 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Darbepoetin Aranesp Anaemia associated with
renal failure in pre-dialysis
patients
Not commissioned Not commissioned Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
Darbepoetin Aranesp Anaemia assocociated with
chronic renal failure in
dialysis patients
National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
NICE CG 114 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
http://www.nice.org.uk/guid
ance/CG114
Darbepoetin Aranesp Cancer treatment induced
anaemia
Not commissioned Not commissioned TA142 Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA142
Darbopoetin NHSE Renal dialysis only
Darunavir Prezista HIV infection National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Dasatinib Sprycel CML (intolerant,resistant to
imatinib)
National Specialist
Commissioning
Not commissioned TA241 Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA241
Decitabine Acute myeloid leukamia National Specialist
Commissioning
Not commissioned TA270 NICE not
recommended
(terminated appraisal)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA270
Deferasirox Exjade Chronic iron overload
related to frequent blood
transfusions in patients with
thalassaemia major
National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Under
review
All new patients
hospital only. Existing
shared care to be
repatriated to hospital
in line with TAG
Shared care for review
Deferiprone Ferriprox Chronic iron overload
related to frequent blood
transfusions
National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
12
Issued: April 2013
Key: Blue = NCB Yellow = Not commissioned
Combined Commissioned Drug Therapies List
Approved Name Brand IndicationResponsible
Commissioner
Primary Care
Funding Status
Shared
Care/OtherGuidance
TAG classification or
Prescribing
Responsibility (if any)
Further information &
responsible commissioner
Defibrotide National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Denosumab Prolia Bone loss non-metastatic
prostate cancer
Not commissioned Not commissioned TA194 Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA194
Denosumab Prolia Bone mets from solid
tumours
CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA265 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA265
Denosumab Prolia Primary prevention fractures
postmenopausal women
CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned Yes TA204 Shared care available
(Amber)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA204
Desferrioxamine Anaemia related to chronic
iron overload
National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Dexamethasone Ozurdex Macular oedema (retinal
vein occlusion)
CCG Commissioned.
Non Tariff. Notification
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA229 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA229
Dexamfetamine ADHD CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned Yes TA98 Shared care available
(Amber)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA98
Dexrazoxane National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Diaminopyridine Treatment of mysathenias National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Dibotermin alfa Incalcitrant non-union long
bones
CCG Commissioned.
Non Tariff. Notification
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
http://www.eoescg.nhs.uk/
Libraries/Policies_Docs/Bo
ne_Morphogenic_Protein_
Policy_Feb_2010.sflb.ashx
Didanosine Videx HIV infection National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Dimethyl fumarate MS Relapsing Remitting National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
NICE in progress
Dipyridamole MR After an ischaemic stroke if
aspirin and clopidogrel
unsuitable; or after a TIA if
aspirin unsuitable
CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned TA210 GP Prescribing at
request of Trust
Specialist (Green)
Dipyridamole MR
with aspirin
After a TIA; or after an
ischaemic stroke only if
clopidogrel unsuitable
CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned TA210 GP Prescribing at
request of Trust
Specialist (Green)
Docetaxel Generic Advanced breast cancer National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Docetaxel Early node positive breast
cancer
National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA109 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
13
Issued: April 2013
Key: Blue = NCB Yellow = Not commissioned
Combined Commissioned Drug Therapies List
Approved Name Brand IndicationResponsible
Commissioner
Primary Care
Funding Status
Shared
Care/OtherGuidance
TAG classification or
Prescribing
Responsibility (if any)
Further information &
responsible commissioner
Docetaxel Generic In place of paclitaxel causing
peripheral neuropathy in
patients with ovarian cancer
National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Docetaxel Generic NSCLC National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Docetaxel Generic Prostate cancer National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA101 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Donepezil Generic Alzheimer's disease (mild to
moderate)
CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned Yes TA217 Shared care available
(Amber)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA217
Dornase alfa Pulmozyme Cystic fibrosis National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Yes All new patients
hospital only. Existing
shared care to be
repatriated to hospital
in line with TAG
guidance
Bronchiecstasis in tariff.
TAG needs review
Doxorubicin
(liposomal)
Ovarian cancer (advanced) National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA91 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Doxycycline Generic Anthrax exposure CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned Hospital & GP
Prescribing (Double
Green)
Dried Prothrombin Licensed indications National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Dronedarone Multaq AF non permanent CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned Yes TA197 Shared care available
(Amber)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA197
Duloxetine Yentreve Moderate to severe stress
urinary incontinence
CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned Yes Shared care available
(Amber)
Ecallantide Allergic emergencies National Specialist
Commissioning
Not commissioned TBC
Eculizumab Soliris Paroxysmal nocturnal
haemoglobinuria
National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Efalex Unlicensed Dyslexia Not commissioned Not commissioned Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
Efavirenz Sustiva HIV infection National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Eflornithine Vaniqua Hirsuitism. In line with TAG
guidance
CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned Hospital & GP
Prescribing (Double
Green)
14
Issued: April 2013
Key: Blue = NCB Yellow = Not commissioned
Combined Commissioned Drug Therapies List
Approved Name Brand IndicationResponsible
Commissioner
Primary Care
Funding Status
Shared
Care/OtherGuidance
TAG classification or
Prescribing
Responsibility (if any)
Further information &
responsible commissioner
Eltrombopag Revolade Chronic immune or
idiopathic thrombocytopenic
purpura
Not commissioned Not commissioned TA205 Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA205
Emtricitabine Emtriva HIV infection National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Emtricitabine and
tenofovir
Truvada HIV infection National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Enfurvirtide Fuzeon HIV infection National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Entecavir Baraclude Chronic Hepatitis B National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA153 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Service stays with CCGs.
Drugs to NCB
Enteral Nutrition Various PEG & NG feeding CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned Hospital & GP
Prescribing (Double
Green)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
CG32
Eplerenone Second line therapy for
heart failure patients
intolerant to spironolactone
CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned Hospital & GP
Prescribing (Double
Green)
Epoetin Generic Anaemia associated with
chronic renal failure in
dialysis patients
National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
NICE CG 114 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
http://www.nice.org.uk/guid
ance/CG114
Epoetin Generic Anaemia associated with
renal failure in pre-dialysis
patients
Not commissioned Not commissioned Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
Epoetin NHSE Renal dialysis only
Epoetin alfa or beta Generic Cancer treatment induced
anaemia
Not commissioned Not commissioned TA142 Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA142
Epoprostenol Flolan Adult Respiratory Distress
Syndrome
National Specialist
Commissioning
Not commissioned Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
Epoprostenol Flolan Pulmonary Arterial
Hypertension
National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Epoprostenol Flolan Renal dialysis when use of
heparin carries a high risk of
causing or exacerbating
bleeding or when heparin is
otherwise contraindicated
National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
15
Issued: April 2013
Key: Blue = NCB Yellow = Not commissioned
Combined Commissioned Drug Therapies List
Approved Name Brand IndicationResponsible
Commissioner
Primary Care
Funding Status
Shared
Care/OtherGuidance
TAG classification or
Prescribing
Responsibility (if any)
Further information &
responsible commissioner
Epotermin alfa Osigraft Long bone union CCG Commissioned.
Non Tariff. Notification
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
http://www.eoescg.nhs.uk/
Libraries/Policies_Docs/Bo
ne_Morphogenic_Protein_
Policy_Feb_2010.sflb.ashx
Eptifibatide Integralin Prevention MI unstable
angina
CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA47 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA47
Eribulin Havalen Locally advanced metastatic
breast cancer
Not commissioned Not commissioned TA250 NICE not
recommended
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA250
Erlotinib Tarceva Locally advanced or
metastatic EGFR-TK
mutation positive NSCLC
First line
National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA258 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Erlotinib Tarceva Monotherapy maintenance
NSCLC
National Specialist
Commissioning
Not commissioned TA227 NICE not
recommended
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA227
Erlotinib Tarceva NSCLC Second line National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA162 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Escitalopram Cipralex Anxiety disorders Not commissioned Not commissioned Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
Estramustine Chemotherapy in line with
Network regimens
National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Etanercept Enbrel Ankylosing spondylitis CCG Commissioned.
Non Tariff. Notification
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA143 hospital only
prescribing (Red)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA143
Etanercept Enbrel Behcet's National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
A3c Rheumatology Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Etanercept Enbrel Idiopathic juvenile
rheumatoid arthritis. Any
other paediatric indications
National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
E3b Paediatric
Medicine:
Rheumatology
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Transfer to adult care from
16 years- upper limit 19th
birthday
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA35
Etanercept CCG NHSCB is paediatric use
Etanercept Enbrel Psoriasis CCG Commissioned.
Non Tariff. Notification
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA103 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA103
Etanercept Enbrel Psoriatic arthritis CCG Commissioned.
Non Tariff. Notification
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA199 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA199
Etanercept Enbrel Rheumatoid arthritis CCG Commissioned.
Non Tariff. Notification
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA130 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA130
16
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Key: Blue = NCB Yellow = Not commissioned
Combined Commissioned Drug Therapies List
Approved Name Brand IndicationResponsible
Commissioner
Primary Care
Funding Status
Shared
Care/OtherGuidance
TAG classification or
Prescribing
Responsibility (if any)
Further information &
responsible commissioner
Etanercept Enbrel Rheumatoid arthritis (after
failure of anti-TNF)
CCG Commissioned.
Non Tariff. Notification
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA195 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA195
Etidronate Didronel
PMO
Primary prevention
osteoporotic fragility
fractures in postmenopausal
women
CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned TA160 Hospital & GP
Prescribing (Double
Green)
http://www.nice.org.uk/guid
ance/TA160
Etidronate Didronel
PMO
Secondary prevention
osteoporotic fragility
fractures in postmenopausal
women
CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned TA161 Hospital & GP
Prescribing (Double
Green)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA161
Etonogestrel/Ethinyl
oestradiol
Nuvaring Medium acting reversible
contraception where oral
and transdermal options are
unsuitable
CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned GP Prescribing at
request of Trust
Specialist (Green)
Etonorgestrel/Ethinyl
oestradiol
NuvaRing Contraception CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned Consultant initiates
script for continuation
by GP (Green)
Etoposide Chemotherapy in line with
Network regimens
National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Etravirine Intelence HIV infection National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Everolimus Advanced RCC second line National Specialist
Commissioning
Not commissioned TA219 NICE not
recommended
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA219
Exemestane Adjuvant treatment of
oestrogen-receptor-positive
early breast cancer
CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned TA112 GP Prescribing at
request of Trust
Specialist (Green)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
CG80
Exemestane Early oestrogen-receptor-
positive breast cancer post-
menopause.
CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned TA112 GP Prescribing at
request of Trust
Specialist (Green)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA112
Exenatide Byetta Co-use with insulin under
specified local criteria
CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned GP Prescribing at
request of Trust
Specialist (Green)
Local policy
Exenatide Byetta Type II diabetes CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned Yes NICE CG 66 Shared care available
(Amber)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
CG66
Exenatide prolonged
release
Byetta LAR Type II diabetes CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned Yes TA248 Shared care available
(Amber)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA248
17
Issued: April 2013
Key: Blue = NCB Yellow = Not commissioned
Combined Commissioned Drug Therapies List
Approved Name Brand IndicationResponsible
Commissioner
Primary Care
Funding Status
Shared
Care/OtherGuidance
TAG classification or
Prescribing
Responsibility (if any)
Further information &
responsible commissioner
Ezetimibe Heterozygous-familial and
non-familial
hypercholesterolaemia with
a statin or as monotherapy if
a statin unsuitable.
CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned TA132 Hospital & GP
Prescribing (Double
Green)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA132
Ezetimibe (and
combination
products)
Adjunct in lowering LDL
levels in patients with type 2
diabetes to below 3mmol/l
Not commissioned Not commissioned Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
Ezetimibe (and
combination
products)
Adjunct to dietary measures
in homozygous familial
hypercholesterolaemia and
sitosterolaemia
CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned TAG Nov 2004 Hospital & GP
Prescribing (Double
Green)
Factor VII VIII/VwF
VwF IX VIIa VIII
FEIBA XIII XI FFP
Fibrinogen Topical
Thrombin Platelets
Octaplase
Licensed indications National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Fampridine Multiple Sclerosis National Specialist
Commissioning
Not commissioned NICE scoping
Febuxostat Adenuric Hyperuricaemia intolerant to
allopurinol
CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned TA164 Hospital & GP
Prescribing (Double
Green)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA164/Guidance/pdf/Engli
sh
Fentanyl Abstral 3rd line option breakthrough
cancer pain
CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Fentanyl Instanyl
Effentora
Actiq
Breakthrough pain in cancer Not commissioned Not commissioned Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
Fibrin sealants
CCG Commissioned.
Non Tariff.
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
FibrinogenNational Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Fibroblast growth
factor 1 gene
therapy
NHSECCG is used for non cancer
use
Fibroblast growth
factor 1 gene
National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
18
Issued: April 2013
Key: Blue = NCB Yellow = Not commissioned
Combined Commissioned Drug Therapies List
Approved Name Brand IndicationResponsible
Commissioner
Primary Care
Funding Status
Shared
Care/OtherGuidance
TAG classification or
Prescribing
Responsibility (if any)
Further information &
responsible commissioner
Filgrastim Neutropenia National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Filibuvir Hepatitis C National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Addenbrookes &
NNUH Specialist
prescribing only in
line with EoE policy &
proformaFingolimod Gilenia MS primary progressive National Specialist
Commissioning
Not commissioned NICE in development
Fingolimod Gilenia MS relapsing remitting National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA254 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Fish Oils ADHD Not commissioned Not commissioned Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
Fish Oils (Omega 3) Familial
Hypercholesterolaemia
Not commissioned Not commissioned NICE CG 71 Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
CG71
Fludarabine CLL First line Monotherapy Not commissioned Not commissioned TA119 Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA119
Fludarabine CLL Second line National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA29 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Fluocinolone DMO Not commissioned Not commissioned TA271 Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA271
Fluocinolone
acetonideCCG only when used as an intravitreal implant
Fomepizole Poisoning Commissioned in line
with National Poisons
Centre Guidance
Not for primary
care prescribing
Poisons Centre
Prescribing Only
Fondaparinux Arixtra Prophylaxis VTE in
orthopaedic surgery
Not commissioned Not commissioned Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
Fondaparinux Arixtra Unstable angina/MI CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Fosamprenavir Telzir HIV infection National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Foscarnet Foscavir CMV National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Fosphenytoin Status epilepticus Not commissioned Not commissioned Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
Fresh frozen plasma Licensed indications National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
19
Issued: April 2013
Key: Blue = NCB Yellow = Not commissioned
Combined Commissioned Drug Therapies List
Approved Name Brand IndicationResponsible
Commissioner
Primary Care
Funding Status
Shared
Care/OtherGuidance
TAG classification or
Prescribing
Responsibility (if any)
Further information &
responsible commissioner
Fulvestrant Locally advanced or
metastatic breast cancer
Not commissioned Not commissioned TA239 Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA239
Fumaric acid ester Fumaderm Psoriasis CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Not commissioned Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Gabapentin Generic Neuropathic Pain CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned Hospital & GP
Prescribing (Double
Green)
Galantamine Reminyl Alzheimer's disease (mild to
moderate)
CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned Yes TA217 Shared care available
(Amber)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA217
Galsufase Naglazyme Mucopolysaccharidosis National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Gamolenic Acid All Not commissioned Not commissioned Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
Ganciclovir CMV National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Gefitinib NSCLC 1st line National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA192 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Gefitinib NSCLC 2nd line National Specialist
Commissioning
Not commissioned TA175 NICE not
recommended
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA175
Gemcitabine Generic Breast cancer National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA116 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Gemcitabine Generic NSCLC National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Gemcitabine Generic Pancreatic cancer National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA25 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Glatiramer Copaxone MS National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA32 Funded DH risk
sharing scheme
Hospital Only
Glibenclamide T2DM Not commissioned Not commissioned Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
Glucosamine All indications Not commissioned Not commissioned Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
Gluten free cakes,
biscuits & pizza
bases
Various Gluten sensitive
enteropathies
Not commissioned Not commissioned Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
Local policy
Glycoprotein IIb &
IIIa
ACS CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA47 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
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Combined Commissioned Drug Therapies List
Approved Name Brand IndicationResponsible
Commissioner
Primary Care
Funding Status
Shared
Care/OtherGuidance
TAG classification or
Prescribing
Responsibility (if any)
Further information &
responsible commissioner
Glycopyrronium Hyperhidrosis CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned GP Prescribing at
request of Trust
Specialist (Green)
Under review
Golimumab Simponi Ankylosing spondylitis CCG Commissioned.
Non Tariff. Notification
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA233 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA233
Golimumab CCG NHSCB is paediatric use
Golimumab Simponi Psoriatic arthritis CCG Commissioned.
Non Tariff. Notification
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA220 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA220
Golimumab Simponi RA methotrexate naïve Not commissioned Not commissioned TA224 Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA224
Golimumab Simponi Rheumatoid arthritis CCG Commissioned.
Non Tariff. Notification
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA225 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA225
Goserelin Zoladex Endometriosis, pre-
operative management
uterine fibroids
CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned Yes Shared care available
(Amber)
Goserelin Zoladex Prostate cancer CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned GP Prescribing at
request of Trust
Specialist (Green)
Grass Pollen Extract Grasax Seasonal grass pollen
allergy
Not commissioned Not commissioned Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
Heparin (LMW) Various Ante-natal VTE prevention CCG Not
commissioned
Not for primary
care prescribing
Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
Needs review
Heparin (LMW) Various DVT Out of Hours CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned Yes Shared care available
(Amber)
Heparin (LMW) Various DVT prevention during
flights
Not commissioned Not commissioned Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
Heparin (LMW) Various Unstable angina/MI CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Heparin (LMW) Various Where warfarin contra-
indicated
CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned Yes Shared care available
(Amber)
Heparin
(unfractionated)
Various SC use in pregnancy CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Under review Under review Needs review
HIV/AIDs
Treatments
Various HIV infection National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Homeopathic
preparations
Various All indications Not commissioned Not commissioned Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
HRT implants Various HRT CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned Hospital & GP
Prescribing (Double
Green)
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Combined Commissioned Drug Therapies List
Approved Name Brand IndicationResponsible
Commissioner
Primary Care
Funding Status
Shared
Care/OtherGuidance
TAG classification or
Prescribing
Responsibility (if any)
Further information &
responsible commissioner
Human Arginate All treatment of acute
porphyria outside of the
Highly Specialist Severe
Acute Porphyria Centres
(regardless of whether
advice is given by the
Specialist Centre or haem
arginate prescribed by the
Specialist Centre.All
treatment of acute porphyria
CCG Commissioned.
Non Tariff. Notification
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Human Arginate Normosang Severe acute porphyria National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
E6a Metabolic
Disorders: Adult
E6b Metabolic
Disorders:
Children E6c
Metabolic
Disorders:
Laboratory
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Hyal G-F 20 Synvisc Osteoarthritis Not commissioned Not commissioned Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
Hyaluronate Hyalgan Osteoarthritis Not commissioned Not commissioned Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
Hydroxycarbamide Hydrea CML/Myeloproliferative
disorders
National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Under
review
All new patients
hospital only. Existing
shared care to be
repatriated to hospital
in line with TAG
guidance
Shared care for review
Hydroxycarbamide Hydrea Sickle Cell disease National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Fund holder to be
confirmed
Hydroxycarbamide Siklos Sickle Cell disease National Specialist
Commissioning
Not commissioned Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
Fund holder to be
confirmed
Ibandronate Bondronat Reduction of bone damage
in bone mets in breast
cancer
CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned Yes Under review
Ibandronic acid Bonviva Osteoporosis treatment post
menopausal
CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Not commissioned Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Icatibant Firazyr Allergic emergencies National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Within NCB specific
criteria
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Key: Blue = NCB Yellow = Not commissioned
Combined Commissioned Drug Therapies List
Approved Name Brand IndicationResponsible
Commissioner
Primary Care
Funding Status
Shared
Care/OtherGuidance
TAG classification or
Prescribing
Responsibility (if any)
Further information &
responsible commissioner
Idarubicin Chemotherapy in line with
Network regimens
National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Idursulfase Elaprase Mucopolysaccharidosis National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Iloprost Ventavis Pulmonary Arterial
Hypertension
National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Imatinib Glivec Adjuvant treatment of
gastrointestinal stromal
tumours (GIST) after surgery
National Specialist
Commissioning
Not commissioned TA196 NICE not
recommended
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA196
Imatinib Glivec CML National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA251 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Imatinib Glivec CML 600mg & 800mg dose National Specialist
Commissioning
Not commissioned TA241 NICE not
recommended
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA241
Imatinib Glivec Kit-positive unresectable
and /or metastatic GIST
National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA86 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Imatinib Glivec Kit-positive unresectable
and /or metastatic GIST
600mg to 800mg daily
National Specialist
Commissioning
Not commissioned TA86 and TA209 NICE not
recommended
http://www.nice.org.uk/guid
ance/TA209
Imiglucerase Cerezyme National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Immunoglobulin Various DH agreed indications only National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
http://www.ivig.nhs.uk/docu
ments/dh_129666.pdf
Indacaterol Onbreze COPD CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned Hospital & GP
Prescribing (Double
Green)
Indinavir Crixivan HIV infection National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Infertility treatment Various Sub fertility National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
NICE in progress Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Fund holder to be
confirmed
Infliximab Remicade Ankylosing spondylitis Not commissioned Not commissioned TA143 Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA143
Infliximab Remicade Behcet's National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
A3c Rheumatology Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Infliximab Remicade Crohns CCG Commissioned.
Non Tariff. Notification
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA187 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA187
Infliximab CCG NHSCB is paediatric use
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Key: Blue = NCB Yellow = Not commissioned
Combined Commissioned Drug Therapies List
Approved Name Brand IndicationResponsible
Commissioner
Primary Care
Funding Status
Shared
Care/OtherGuidance
TAG classification or
Prescribing
Responsibility (if any)
Further information &
responsible commissioner
Infliximab Remicade Paediatric indications National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
E3b Paediatric
Medicine:
Rheumatology
E3c Paediatric
Medicine:
Gastroenterology;
Hepatology;
Nutrition
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Transfer to adult care from
16 years- upper limit 19th
birthday
Infliximab Remicade Psoriasis (adults) CCG Commissioned.
Non Tariff. Notification
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA134 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA134
Infliximab Remicade Psoriatic arthritis CCG Commissioned.
Non Tariff. Notification
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA199 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA199
Infliximab Remicade Rheumatoid arthritis CCG Commissioned.
Non Tariff. Notification
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA130 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA130
Infliximab Remicade Rheumatoid arthritis (after
failure of anti-TNF)
CCG Commissioned.
Non Tariff. Notification
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA195 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA195
Infliximab Remicade Sarcoidosis National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
A3d4 Respiratory:
Interstitial Lung
Disease
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Infliximab Remicade Specialised renal services
for children & young people
National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
E3a Paediatric
Medicine: Renal
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Infliximab Remicade Ulcerative colitis (acute
exacerbation)
CCG Commissioned.
Non Tariff. Notification
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA163 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA163
Infliximab Remicade Ulcerative colitis sub acute
manifestations
Not commissioned Not commissioned TA140 Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA140
Influenza
(Intradermal)
Intanza Influenza prophylaxis Not commissioned Not commissioned Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
Inhaled
corticosteroids
Various Children with wheeze and a
cold
Not commissioned Not commissioned Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
Inhaler devices Childhood asthma CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned TA38 & TA10 Hospital & GP
Prescribing (Double
Green)
Inositol nicotinate Hexopal Peripheral Arterial Disease Not commissioned Not commissioned TA225 Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA225
Insulin Diabetes CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned GP Prescribing at
request of Trust
Specialist (Green)
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Key: Blue = NCB Yellow = Not commissioned
Combined Commissioned Drug Therapies List
Approved Name Brand IndicationResponsible
Commissioner
Primary Care
Funding Status
Shared
Care/OtherGuidance
TAG classification or
Prescribing
Responsibility (if any)
Further information &
responsible commissioner
Insulin Detemir Diabetes in adults (licensed)
& children (not licensed <18
yrs)
CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned GP Prescribing at
request of Trust
Specialist (Green)
Insulin Glargine Diabetes CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned TA53 GP Prescribing at
request of Trust
Specialist (Green)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA53
Insulin Glulisine Diabetes CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned NICE CG87 GP Prescribing at
request of Trust
Specialist (Green)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
CG87
Insulin Pumps As agreed
in regional
framework
Type 1 Diabetes - children National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA151 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA151
Insulin Pumps As agreed
in regional
framework
Type 1 Diabetes Adults CCG Commissioned
according to regional
framework. Notification
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA151 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA151
Interferon alfa Adjunct to surgery in
malignant melanoma
National Specialist
Commissioning
Not commissioned Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
Interferon alfa Chronic myelogenous
leukaemia
National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Yes Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Interferon alfa 2a or
2b
Chronic Hepatitis B National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Service stays with CCGs.
Drugs to NCB
Interferon beta 1a &
1b
Avonex
Rebif
Betaferon
MS National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA32 Funded DH risk
sharing scheme
Hospital Only
Intrauterine
progesterone only
system
Contraception, primary
menorrhagia
CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned Hospital & GP
Prescribing (Double
Green)
Intravenous nutrition
(HPN)
Various Intestinal failure CCG Commissioned.
Non Tariff. Notification
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Ipilimumab Melanoma National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA268 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA268
Irinotecan Colorectal cancer 2nd line National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Iron sorbitol Iron deficiency anaemia CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned Hospital & GP
Prescribing (Double
Green)
Isotretinoin Roaccutane Acne CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Not commissioned Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
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Key: Blue = NCB Yellow = Not commissioned
Combined Commissioned Drug Therapies List
Approved Name Brand IndicationResponsible
Commissioner
Primary Care
Funding Status
Shared
Care/OtherGuidance
TAG classification or
Prescribing
Responsibility (if any)
Further information &
responsible commissioner
Ivabradine Chronic heart failure CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned TA267 Under review http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA267
Ivabradine Chronic stable angina when
betablockers are contra-
indicated or not tolerated
CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned Hospital & GP
Prescribing (Double
Green)
Ivacaftor Cystic fibrosis National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
In line with NCB policy –
for all patients aged 6
years and over with cystic
fibrosis and the G551D
gene mutationLacosamide Adjunctive treatment
epilepsy
CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned Yes Shared care available
(Amber)
Lacosamide Vimpat Epilepsy CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned Yes Shared care available
(Amber)
Lamivudine Zeffix Chronic Hepatitis B National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA96 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Service stays with CCGs.
Drugs to NCB
Lamivudine Epivir HIV infection National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Lamivudine and
zidovudine
Combivir HIV infection National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Lamotrigine Generic Bipolar CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned Yes Shared care available
(Amber)
Lanreotide Acromegaly CCG Commissioned.
Non Tariff. Notification
Under review Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Needs review
Lanreotide Carcinoid & other endocrine
tumours
National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Yes Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Lanreotide NHSE CCG is used for non cancer use
Lanthanum Hyperphosphataemia in end
stage renal failure
National Specialist
Commissioning
Under review Hospital only
Prescribing (Red)
Needs review
Lanthanum NHSE Renal dialysis only
Lapatinib All indications National Specialist
Commissioning
Not commissioned NICE not
recommended
Laronidase Aldurazyme Mucopolysaccharidosis National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Leflunomide Arava Psoriatic and rheumatoid
arthritis
CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned Yes Shared care available
(Amber)
26
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Key: Blue = NCB Yellow = Not commissioned
Combined Commissioned Drug Therapies List
Approved Name Brand IndicationResponsible
Commissioner
Primary Care
Funding Status
Shared
Care/OtherGuidance
TAG classification or
Prescribing
Responsibility (if any)
Further information &
responsible commissioner
Lenalidomide Multiple myeloma third line National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA171 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Lenograstim Granocyte Neutropenia National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Letrozole Generic Early oestrogen-receptor-
positive breast cancer post-
menopause.
CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned TA112 GP Prescribing at
request of Trust
Specialist (Green)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA112
Leuprorelin Prostap All other licensed indications CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned Yes Shared care available
(Amber)
Shared care via Hospital
letter
Leuprorelin Prostap Endometriosis, pre-
operative management
uterine fibroids
CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned Yes Shared care available
(Amber)
Levocartinine 1 and 2 secondary
carnitine deficiency
National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Levonorgestrel
1500mcg
Post coital emergency
contraception
CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned Hospital & GP
Prescribing (Double
Green)
Lidocaine patches Versatis Pain Not commissioned Not commissioned Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
Linezolid Zyvox Pneumonia, complex soft
tissue infections
CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Liraglutide Bydureon All other indications and
1.8mg strength
Not commissioned Not commissioned Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
Liraglutide 1.2mg Bydureon T2DM CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned Yes TA203 Shared care available
(Amber)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA203
Lithium Priadel
Camcolit
Liskonum
Bipolar CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned Yes Shared care available
(Amber)
TDM database registration
Lomustine Anglia Cancer Network
Commissioned Therapies
National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Lopinavir with
Ritonavir
HIV infection National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Macitentan Pulmonary Arterial
Hypertension
National Specialist
Commissioning
Not commissioned Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
Not on NCB draft list or
included in MPSS/national
policy, launch expected Q3
2013
Mannitol NHSE CCG if prescribed by GPs (when delivered via nebulisation/inhalation)
Mannitol Bronchitol CF secretion clearance National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA266 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
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Key: Blue = NCB Yellow = Not commissioned
Combined Commissioned Drug Therapies List
Approved Name Brand IndicationResponsible
Commissioner
Primary Care
Funding Status
Shared
Care/OtherGuidance
TAG classification or
Prescribing
Responsibility (if any)
Further information &
responsible commissioner
Maraviroc HIV infection National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Mecasermin Increlex Growth Failure in children National Specialist
Commissioning
Not commissioned Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Melatonin All other indications CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Melatonin 2mg MR
Tablets
Circadin Short term treatment primary
insomnia in adults >55 years
Not commissioned Not commissioned Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
Melatonin 2mg MR
Tablets
Circadin Sleep disorders in children
with ADHD
CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned Yes Shared care available
(Amber)
Meloxicam Generic OA Short term CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned Hospital & GP
Prescribing (Double
Green)
Melphalan Generic Anglia Cancer Network
Commissioned Therapies
National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Memantine Ebixa Alzheimer's disease CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned Yes TA217 Shared care available
(Amber)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA217
Mercaptamine Cystagon Nephropathic cystinosis National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Mercaptopurine Chemotherapy National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Mercaptopurine Generic Steroid sparing UC/Crohns CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned Yes Shared care available
(Amber)
Methadone Generic Substance dependence CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned Yes TA114 Shared care available
(Amber)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA114
Methotrexate Chemotherapy National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Methotrexate (oral &
SC)
Psoriasis, IBD, RA CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned Yes NICE CG 79 Shared care available
(Amber)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
CG79
Methylnaltrexone Opioid induced bowel
dysfunction in palliative care
Not commissioned Not commissioned TA277 NICE not
recommended
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA277
Methylphenidate ADHD Children &
Adolescents
CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned Yes TA98 Shared care available
(Amber)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA98
Micafungin Mycamine Systemic fungal infections National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Mifamurtide Osteosarcoma National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA235 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
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Combined Commissioned Drug Therapies List
Approved Name Brand IndicationResponsible
Commissioner
Primary Care
Funding Status
Shared
Care/OtherGuidance
TAG classification or
Prescribing
Responsibility (if any)
Further information &
responsible commissioner
Miglustat Gauchers National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Miraviroc Celsentri HIV infection National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Mitotane Adrenocortical carcinoma National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Modafinil Provigil All other indications Not commissioned Not commissioned Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
Modafinil Provigil Narcolepsy CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned GP Prescribing at
request of Trust
Specialist (Green)
Montelukast Singulair Adults Step 3 or4 BTS/SIGN
Asthma guidance
CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned Hospital & GP
Prescribing (Double
Green)
Montelukast Singulair Prophylaxis asthma in
children
CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned Hospital & GP
Prescribing (Double
Green)
Motavizumab Chronic Hepatitis B National Specialist
Commissioning
Not commissioned Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
Motavizumab Synagis Prevention LRTI due to RSV
infants
National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
JCVI policy (Green
Book)
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Moxifloxacin Avelox Resistant cases TB in
patients exempt from
charges
CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned GP Prescribing at
request of Trust
Specialist (Green)
Needs review as TB
should be hospital only
Moxifloxacin Avelox Respiratory infection CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Mycophenolate Generic All other licensed indications CCG Not
commissioned
Not for primary
care prescribing
Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
No Shared Care for other
uses yet submitted to TAG
Mycophenolate Generic Dermatology Not commissioned Not commissioned Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
Mycophenolate Generic Immunosuppression post
renal transplant
National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Under
review
TA85 & TA99 All new patients
hospital only. Existing
shared care to be
repatriated to hospital
in line with TAG
guidance
Shared care for review
Mycophenolate
mofetilNHSE Post transplant only
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Combined Commissioned Drug Therapies List
Approved Name Brand IndicationResponsible
Commissioner
Primary Care
Funding Status
Shared
Care/OtherGuidance
TAG classification or
Prescribing
Responsibility (if any)
Further information &
responsible commissioner
Mycophenolate
motefil
Immunosuppression post
renal transplant
Not commissioned Not commissioned TA99 Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
Mycophenolic acid NHSE Post transplant only
N-acetylcysteine Fluimicil
(unlicensed
in UK)
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis Not commissioned Not commissioned NICE CG 101 Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
CG101
Nabilone Pain & spasticity in MS Not commissioned Not commissioned Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
Naftidrofuryl Peripheral Arterial Disease CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned TA223 Hospital & GP
Prescribing (Double
Green)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA223
Naltrexone Alcohol use disorder -
maintenance of abstinence
CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned Yes Shared care available
(Amber)
Naltrexone Unlicensed Low dose (unlicensed) Not commissioned Not commissioned Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
Naltrexone Opiate dependence CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA115 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA115
Natalizumab Tysabri Multiple Sclerosis National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA127 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Nelfinavir Viracept HIV infection National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Nevirapine Viramune HIV infection National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Nicotine
replacement therapy
Various Smoking cessation CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned Hospital & GP
Prescribing (Double
Green)
Nilotinib CML (intolerant,resistant to
imatinib)
National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA251 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Nitisinone Orfadin Tyrosinaemia Type I National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Nitric Oxide Neonatal use Not in MPSS/national
policy
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Fund holder to be
confirmed
Nutritional
Supplements as
listed in TAG
Various In line with NICE CG 32 CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned Yes NICE CG 32 Shared care available
(Amber)
http://publications.nice.org.
uk/nutrition-support-in-
adults-cg32
Ocriplasmin CCG Vitreomacular traction
National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
NICE in progress
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Combined Commissioned Drug Therapies List
Approved Name Brand IndicationResponsible
Commissioner
Primary Care
Funding Status
Shared
Care/OtherGuidance
TAG classification or
Prescribing
Responsibility (if any)
Further information &
responsible commissioner
Octreotide Acromegaly CCG Commissioned.
Non Tariff. Notification
Under review Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Needs review
Octreotide Carcinoid & other
neuroendocrine tumours
National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Yes Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Octreotide NHSE CCG is used for non cancer use
Octreotide Reducing vomiting in bowel
obstruction
National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Yes Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Octreotide LA Use in a rare cancer National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Yes Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Ofatumumab CLL refractory to fludarabine
& alemtuzumab
Not commissioned Not commissioned TA202 Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA202
Olanzapine Generic Bipolar CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned GP Prescribing at
request of Trust
Specialist (Green)
Olanzapine Generic Schizophrenia CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned GP Prescribing at
request of Trust
Specialist (Green)
Omalizumab Xolair Severe persistent allergic
asthma in children aged 6
and over and adults
National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA278 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA278
Ondansetron & other
5HT3 antagonists
Nausea & vomiting CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Orlistat Generic Obesity CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned Hospital & GP
Prescribing (Double
Green)
Oseltamavir Treatment & prophylaxis
influenza in at risk groups
CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned TA169 Hospital & GP
Prescribing (Double
Green)
Oxaliplatin Colon cancer National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA100 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Oxcarbazepine Epilepsy CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned GP Prescribing at
request of Trust
Specialist (Green)
Oxycodone &
Naloxone
Targinact Pain relief Not commissioned Not commissioned Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
Oxygen therapy Indications specified in
regional contract
Regional contract only Regional contract
only
Regional contract
only
31
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Key: Blue = NCB Yellow = Not commissioned
Combined Commissioned Drug Therapies List
Approved Name Brand IndicationResponsible
Commissioner
Primary Care
Funding Status
Shared
Care/OtherGuidance
TAG classification or
Prescribing
Responsibility (if any)
Further information &
responsible commissioner
Paclitaxel Early node-positive breast
cancer.
Not commissioned Not commissioned TA108 Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
Paclitaxel Lymph node positive breast
cancer
Not commissioned Not commissioned Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
Paclitaxel Metastatic breast cancer
monotherapy
National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Paclitaxel NSCLC National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Paclitaxel Ovarian cancer (advanced) National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA91 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Palivizumab Synagis Prevention LRTI due to RSV
infants
National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
JCVI policy (Green
Book)
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Panitumumab Metastatic colorectal cancer National Specialist
Commissioning
Not commissioned TA242 NICE not
recommended
Panitumumab Metastatic colorectal cancer
2nd line
National Specialist
Commissioning
Not commissioned TA240 NICE not
recommended
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA240
Parathyroid
Hormone
National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Parenteral Nutrition NHSE
after 14 days or when the
patient is receiving
parenteral nutrition prior to
Pasireotide NHSE Chemotherapy
National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Pazopanib Advanced RCC 1st line National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA215 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Pegaptanib Macugen wet AMD Not commissioned Not commissioned TA155 Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA155
Pegfilgrastim Neutropenia National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Peginterferon alfa In combination with ribavirin
for Hep C
National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA200 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Service stays with CCGs.
Drugs to NCB
Peginterferon alfa Mild chronic Hepatitis C with
ribavirin
National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA106 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Service stays with CCGs.
Drugs to NCB
Peginterferon alfa 2a Chronic Hepatitis B National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA96 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Service stays with CCGs.
Drugs to NCB
Pegloticase Gout National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
NICE in
development
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
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Key: Blue = NCB Yellow = Not commissioned
Combined Commissioned Drug Therapies List
Approved Name Brand IndicationResponsible
Commissioner
Primary Care
Funding Status
Shared
Care/OtherGuidance
TAG classification or
Prescribing
Responsibility (if any)
Further information &
responsible commissioner
Pegvisomant Somavert Acromegaly NCB Not
commissioned
Not commissioned Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
Pemetrexed Malignant pleural
mesothelioma
National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA135 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Pemetrexed NSCLC 1st line National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA181 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Pemetrexed NSCLC after prior
chemotherapy
National Specialist
Commissioning
Not commissioned TA124 NICE not
recommended
http://www.nice.org.uk/guid
ance/TA124
Pemetrexed NSCLC maintenance National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA190 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Pentoxyfylline Peripheral Arterial Disease Not commissioned Not commissioned TA224 NICE not
recommended
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA224
Pharmalgen Venom anaphylaxis CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA246 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA246
Pimecrolimus Second line atopic eczema
where serious risk ADR from
topical steroid
CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned TA82 GP Prescribing at
request of Trust
Specialist (Green)
Pioglitazone T2DM CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned Hospital & GP
Prescribing (Double
Green)
Pirfenidone Esbriet Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA282 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA282
Plerixafor Mozobil Stem cell mobilsation National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Poractant alfa Curosurf Respiratory distress
syndrome neonates
National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Posaconazole Noxafil Systemic fungal infections.
For chronic pulmonary
aspergillosis see antifungals
National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Pramipexole
immediate release
Generic Parkinsons CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned GP Prescribing at
request of Trust
Specialist (Green)
Pramipexole
prolonged Release
Parkinson's Disease Not commissioned Not commissioned Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
Prasugrel ACS CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned Yes TA182 Consultant initiates
script for continuation
by GP (Green)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA182
33
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Key: Blue = NCB Yellow = Not commissioned
Combined Commissioned Drug Therapies List
Approved Name Brand IndicationResponsible
Commissioner
Primary Care
Funding Status
Shared
Care/OtherGuidance
TAG classification or
Prescribing
Responsibility (if any)
Further information &
responsible commissioner
Prasugrel Targeted use in diabetics
with ACS in combination
with aspirin
Not commissioned Not commissioned Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
Pregabalin GAD CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned GP Prescribing at
request of Trust
Specialist (Green)
Pregabalin Neuropathic pain CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned Hospital & GP
Prescribing (Double
Green)
Follow local treatment
pathway
Procarbazine All indications National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Progest cream All indications Not commissioned Not commissioned Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
Protein C
concentrate
Licensed indications National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Prothrombin
Complex
National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Proton Pump
Inhibitors
Generic Dyspepsia CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned Hospital & GP
Prescribing (Double
Green)
Prucalopride Resolor Chronic constipation in
women
CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA211 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA211
Quetiapine Generic Generalised anxiety disorder Not commissioned Not commissioned NICE suspended Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
Quetiapine Seroquel Schizophrenia CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned Yes NICE CG 82 GP Prescribing at
request of Trust
Specialist (Green)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
CG82
Quetiapine Seroquel Severe depression with
bipolar - Tx and prevention
Not commissioned Not commissioned Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
Policy in development
Ralitrexed Colorectal cancer Not commissioned Not commissioned Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
Raloxifene Evista Primary prevention
osteoporotic fragility
fractures in postmenopausal
women
Not commissioned Not commissioned TA160 Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
http://www.nice.org.uk/guid
ance/TA160
Raloxifene Evista Secondary prevention
osteoporotic fragility
fractures in postmenopausal
women
CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned TA161 Hospital & GP
Prescribing (Double
Green)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA161
34
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Key: Blue = NCB Yellow = Not commissioned
Combined Commissioned Drug Therapies List
Approved Name Brand IndicationResponsible
Commissioner
Primary Care
Funding Status
Shared
Care/OtherGuidance
TAG classification or
Prescribing
Responsibility (if any)
Further information &
responsible commissioner
Raltegravir Isentress HIV infection National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Ranibizumab Lucentis DMO Under review Under review TA237 Under review http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA237
Ranibizumab Lucentis RVO Not commissioned Not commissioned NICE in
development
Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
Ranibizumab Lucentis wet AMD CCG Commissioned.
Non Tariff. Notification
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA155 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA155
Ranolazine Adjunctive use in stable
angina
CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned GP Prescribing at
request of Trust
Specialist (Green)
Rasagiline Parkinson's Disease CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned GP Prescribing at
request of Trust
Specialist (Green)
Rasburicase Fasturtec Prophylaxis and treatment
hyperuricaemia with initial
chemotherapy
National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Retigabine Epilepsy CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned Yes TA232 Shared care available
(Amber)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA232
Ribavirin Chronic Hepatitis C in
combination with
Peginterferon
National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA200 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Service stays with CCGs.
Drugs to NCB
Ribavirin Mild chronic Hepatitis C with
Peginterferon
National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA106 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Service stays with CCGs.
Drugs to NCB
Rifamixin Secondary hepatic
encephalopathy
CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Riluzole ALS form of Motor Neurone
Disease
National Specialist
Commissioning
Under review TA20 Under review Needs review
Riociguat Pulmonary Arterial
Hypertension
NCB Not
commissioned
Not commissioned Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
Not on draft NCB list or
included in MPSS/national
policy– expected launch
2014 Risedronate Generic Primary prevention
osteoporotic fragility
fractures in postmenopausal
women
CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned TA160 Hospital & GP
Prescribing (Double
Green)
http://www.nice.org.uk/guid
ance/TA160
35
Issued: April 2013
Key: Blue = NCB Yellow = Not commissioned
Combined Commissioned Drug Therapies List
Approved Name Brand IndicationResponsible
Commissioner
Primary Care
Funding Status
Shared
Care/OtherGuidance
TAG classification or
Prescribing
Responsibility (if any)
Further information &
responsible commissioner
Risedronate Generic Secondary prevention
osteoporotic fragility
fractures in postmenopausal
women
CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned TA161 Hospital & GP
Prescribing (Double
Green)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA161
Risperidone Generic ADHD CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned GP Prescribing at
request of Trust
Specialist (Green)
Risperidone Generic Schizophrenia CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned Yes NICE CG 82 Shared care available
(Amber)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
CG82
Risperidone depot Risperdal
Consta
Schizophrenia CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Ritonavir HIV infection National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Rituximab Mabthera ABO-incompatible kidney
transplant
NCB Not
commissioned
Not commissioned Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
Rituximab Mabthera ANCA vasculitis National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
A3c1a Clinical
commissioning
policy Rituximab
and ANCA
Vasculitis
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Primary treatment failure or
if intolerant or contra-
indicated to
cyclophosphamide
Rituximab Mabthera CLL First line National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA174 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Rituximab Mabthera Connective Tissue Disease National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Rituximab Mabthera Connective Tissue Disease
Interstitial lung disease
NCB Not
commissioned
Not commissioned A3d4 Respiratory:
Interstitial Lung
Disease
Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
Rituximab NHSE For cancer, renal, lung disease
Rituximab CCG For rheumatoid conditions - NHSCB if paediatrric use
Rituximab Mabthera Haemophilia National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Rituximab Mabthera Neuromyelitis optica National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Rituximab Mabthera NHL National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA65 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Rituximab Mabthera Relapsed or refractory CLL National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA193 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
36
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Key: Blue = NCB Yellow = Not commissioned
Combined Commissioned Drug Therapies List
Approved Name Brand IndicationResponsible
Commissioner
Primary Care
Funding Status
Shared
Care/OtherGuidance
TAG classification or
Prescribing
Responsibility (if any)
Further information &
responsible commissioner
Rituximab Mabthera Relapsed or refractory Stage
III-IV FL
National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA137 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Rituximab Mabthera Rheumatoid arthritis (after
failure DMARDs and anti-
TNF)
CCG Commissioned in
line with NICE & local
policy. Non Tariff.
Notification
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA195 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA195
Rituximab Mabthera Severe refractory vasculitis NCB Not
commissioned
Not commissioned Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
NCB commissions
treatment of severe
vasculitis – Rituximab is
not listed but MPSS states
that the NCB will decide on
which treatments should
be commissioned for the
indication
Rituximab Mabthera Severe SLE NCB Not
commissioned
Not commissioned A3c1b Clinical
commissioning
policy Rituximab
and Systemic
Lupus
erythematosus
Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
Rituximab Mabthera Specialist renal services for
children & young people
National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Rituximab Mabthera Splenic NHL National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Rituximab Mabthera Stage III-IV FL (First line &
maintenance)
National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA226 & 243 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Rivaroxaban Xerelto ACS Not commissioned Not commissioned NICE in
development
Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
Rivaroxaban Xerelto Prevention of stroke and
systemic embolism (non-
valvular atrial fibrillation)
CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned Consult
CCG
Prescribing
Advisor re
Funding
TA256 Hospital & GP
Prescribing (Double
Green)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA256
Rivaroxaban Xerelto Pulmonary Embolism -
Treatment
Not commissioned Not commissioned NICE in
development
Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
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Combined Commissioned Drug Therapies List
Approved Name Brand IndicationResponsible
Commissioner
Primary Care
Funding Status
Shared
Care/OtherGuidance
TAG classification or
Prescribing
Responsibility (if any)
Further information &
responsible commissioner
Rivaroxaban Xarelto Stroke prevention in AF CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned Consult
CCG
Prescribing
Advisor re
Funding
TA256 Prescribing according
to local guidance
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA256
Rivaroxaban Xerelto VTE prophylaxis Not commissioned Not commissioned NICE suspended Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
Rivaroxaban Xerelto VTE prophylaxis hip or knee
surgery
CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA170 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA170
Rivaroxaban Xerelto VTE treatment and long
term secondary prevention
CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned Consult
CCG
Prescribing
Advisor re
Funding
TA261 Under review http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA261
Rivastigmine Exelon Alzheimer's disease CCG Commissioned in
line with NICE. Non
Tariff. Notification
Commissioned Yes TA217 Shared care available
(Amber)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA217
Roflumilast Daxas COPD (unless part of
agreed trial)
Not commissioned Not commissioned TA244 Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA244
Romiplostim Nplate Chronic immune or
idiopathic thrombocytopenic
purpura
CCG Commissioned.
Non Tariff. Notification
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA221 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA221
Ropinirole Generic Parkinson's Disease CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned GP Prescribing at
request of Trust
Specialist (Green)
Rotigotine Parkinson's Disease CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned GP Prescribing at
request of Trust
Specialist (Green)
Ruxolitinib Myelofibrosis
National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
NICE in progress
Salmeterol/Fluticaso
ne inhaler
Asthma prophylaxis CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned Hospital & GP
Prescribing (Double
Green)
Salmeterol/Fluticaso
ne inhaler
COPD CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned GP Prescribing at
request of Trust
Specialist (Green)
Sapropterin Kuvan Phenylketouria National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
38
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Key: Blue = NCB Yellow = Not commissioned
Combined Commissioned Drug Therapies List
Approved Name Brand IndicationResponsible
Commissioner
Primary Care
Funding Status
Shared
Care/OtherGuidance
TAG classification or
Prescribing
Responsibility (if any)
Further information &
responsible commissioner
Saquinavir HIV infection National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Second line
DMARDs
RA CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned Yes Shared care available
(Amber)
Sevelamer Hyperphosphataemia National Specialist
Commissioning
Under review Hospital only
Prescribing (Red)
Needs review
Sevelamer NHSE Renal dialysis only
Sildenafil Erectile dysfunction CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned Hospital & GP
Prescribing (Double
Green)
http://www.dh.gov.uk/prod_
consum_dh/groups/dh_digi
talassets/@dh/@en/docum
ents/digitalasset/dh_40120
86.pdf
Sildenafil NHSE only when used for Pulmanory Arterial Hypertension
Sildenafil Pulmonary Arterial
Hypertension
National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Silicone sheet
dressing
Scarring Not commissioned Not commissioned Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
Sirolimus Rapamune Immunosuppression post
renal transplant
National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Under
review
TA85 & TA99 All new patients
hospital only. Existing
shared care to be
repatriated to hospital
in line with TAG
guidance
Shared care for review
Sirolimus NHSE Post transplant only
Sitagliptin T2DM CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned Hospital & GP
Prescribing (Double
Green)
Sodium Chloride
(Hypertonic)
Cystic Fibrosis National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Under
review
All new patients
hospital only. Existing
shared care to be
repatriated to hospital
in line with TAG
guidance
Shared care for review
Sodium Clodronate Bone pain (mets) Fund holder TBC Under review Shared care needs review
39
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Key: Blue = NCB Yellow = Not commissioned
Combined Commissioned Drug Therapies List
Approved Name Brand IndicationResponsible
Commissioner
Primary Care
Funding Status
Shared
Care/OtherGuidance
TAG classification or
Prescribing
Responsibility (if any)
Further information &
responsible commissioner
Sodium Oxybate Xyrem Cataplexy in adult patients
with narcolepsy
Under review Under review Under review Papworth sleep centre -
first three months supply
free from manufacturer.
High abuse potentialSodium
Phenylbutyrate
Ammonaps Urea cycle disorder National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Solifenacin Urge incontinence CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned Hospital & GP
Prescribing (Double
Green)
Somatropin Various Adult growth hormone
deficiency
CCG Commissioned.
Non Tariff. Notification
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA64 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA64
Somatropin Various Growth disturbance in
children small for gestational
age
CCG Commissioned.
Non Tariff. Notification
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA188 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA188
Somatropin Various Growth Failure in children CCG Commissioned.
Non Tariff. Notification
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA188 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA188
Sorafenib All indications National Specialist
Commissioning
Not commissioned TA189 & TA178 NICE not
recommended
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA189
SSRI
antidepressants
Generic Depression in children CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned GP Prescribing at
request of Trust
Specialist (Green)
Statins Generic CVD & T2DM CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned TA94 Hospital & GP
Prescribing (Double
Green)
Stavudine Zerit HIV infection National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Streptokinase MI- thrombolysis CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA94 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Strontium Protelos Primary prevention
osteoporotic fragility
fractures in postmenopausal
women
CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned TA160 Hospital & GP
Prescribing (Double
Green)
http://www.nice.org.uk/guid
ance/TA160
Strontium Protelos Secondary prevention
osteoporotic fragility
fractures in postmenopausal
women
CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned TA161 Hospital & GP
Prescribing (Double
Green)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA161
Sunitinib GIST National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA179 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
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Key: Blue = NCB Yellow = Not commissioned
Combined Commissioned Drug Therapies List
Approved Name Brand IndicationResponsible
Commissioner
Primary Care
Funding Status
Shared
Care/OtherGuidance
TAG classification or
Prescribing
Responsibility (if any)
Further information &
responsible commissioner
Sunitinib RCC Second line National Specialist
Commissioning
Not commissioned TA178 NICE not
recommended
Sunitinib Renal cell carcinoma (first
line)
National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA169 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Tacrolimus Prograf
Advagraf
Immunosuppression post
renal transplant
National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Under
review
TA85 & TA99 All new patients
hospital only. Existing
shared care to be
repatriated to hospital
in line with TAG
guidance
Shared care for review
Tacrolimus NHSE Post transplant only
Tacrolimus ointment Second line moderate to
severe atopic eczema
CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned Yes TA82 Shared care available
(Amber)
Tadalafil BPH Not commissioned Not commissioned TA273 Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA273
Tadalafil NHSE only when used for Pulmanory Arterial Hypertension
Tadalafil Pulmonary Arterial
Hypertension
National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Tafamidis Familial amyloid
polyneuropathy
NCB Not
commissioned
Not commissioned Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
Tapentadol
immediate release
Moderate to severe pain
according to pathway
Not commissioned Not commissioned Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
Tapentadol
prolonged release
Severe chronic pain
according to pathway
CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned Yes Shared care available
(Amber)
Teduglutide CCG NHSCB is paediatric use
Teduglutide Short bowel syndrome Not commissioned Not commissioned Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
Fund holder to be
confirmed
Tegafur Colorectal cancer National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA61 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Teicoplanin Targocid IV antibiotic CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Telaprevir Incivo Genotype 1 Chronic
Hepatitis C
National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA252 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Service stays with CCGs.
Drugs to NCB
Telbivudine Sebivo Chronic Hepatitis B National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA154 NICE not
recommended
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Key: Blue = NCB Yellow = Not commissioned
Combined Commissioned Drug Therapies List
Approved Name Brand IndicationResponsible
Commissioner
Primary Care
Funding Status
Shared
Care/OtherGuidance
TAG classification or
Prescribing
Responsibility (if any)
Further information &
responsible commissioner
Temozolamide Brain cancer National Specialist
Commissioning
Not commissioned TA23 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Temozolamide Glioblastoma multiforme National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA121 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Temsirolimus RCC Metastatic National Specialist
Commissioning
Not commissioned TA178 Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
Temsirolimus Relapsed or refractory
mantle cell lymphoma
National Specialist
Commissioning
Not commissioned TA207 Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA207
Tenofovir Viread Chronic Hepatitis B National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA173 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Service stays with CCGs.
Drugs to NCB
Tenofovir Viread HIV infection National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Tenofovir with
Emtricitabine &
Efavirenz
Atripla HIV infection National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Teriflunomide Multiple Sclerosis
National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
NICE in progress
Teriparatide Forsteo Secondary prevention
osteoporotic fragility
fractures in postmenopausal
women
CCG Commissioned in
line with NICE. Non
Tariff. Notification
Under review TA161 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA161
Testosterone Androgen deficiency CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned GP Prescribing at
request of Trust
Specialist (Green)
Thalidomide Multiple myeloma First Line National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA228 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Tigacrelor Brilinta ACS Under review Under review TA236 Under review http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA236
Tioguanine All indications National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Tiotropium COPD CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned Hospital & GP
Prescribing (Double
Green)
Tipranavir Aptivus HIV infection National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Tirofiban Aggrastat Prevention MI unstable
angina
CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA47 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA47
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Key: Blue = NCB Yellow = Not commissioned
Combined Commissioned Drug Therapies List
Approved Name Brand IndicationResponsible
Commissioner
Primary Care
Funding Status
Shared
Care/OtherGuidance
TAG classification or
Prescribing
Responsibility (if any)
Further information &
responsible commissioner
Tobramycin NHSE CCG if prescribed by GPs (when delivered via nebulisation/inhalation)
Tobramycin TOBI/Bramit
ob
Cystic fibrosis National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA276 All new patients
hospital only. Existing
shared care to be
repatriated to hospital
in line with TAG
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA276
Tocilizumab CCG NHSCB is paediatric use
Tocilizumab RoActemra Rheumatoid arthritis CCG Commissioned.
Non Tariff. Notification
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA247 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA247
Tocilizumab RoActemra Systemic JIA National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA238 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA238
Tofacitinib CCG NHSCB is paediatric use
Tofacitinib Rheumatoid arthritis Not commissioned Not commissioned Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
Tolvaptan Endocrine disorders National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
A3a Endocrinology Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Tolvaptan Hyponatraemia secondary to
SAIDH
CCG Commissioned.
Non Tariff. Notification
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Topotecan Ovarian cancer (advanced) National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA91 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Topotecan Relapsed SCLC National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA184 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Topotecan Stage IVB cervical cancer National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA183 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Total Parenteral
Nutrition
Intestinal failure CCG Commissioned.
Non Tariff. Notification
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Under NCB guidance
Trabectedin Relapsed ovarian cancer Not commissioned Not commissioned TA222 Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA222
Trabectedin Soft tissue sarcoma National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA185 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Trastuzumab Advanced breast cancer National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA34 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Trastuzumab HER2 positive breast cancer National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA107 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
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Key: Blue = NCB Yellow = Not commissioned
Combined Commissioned Drug Therapies List
Approved Name Brand IndicationResponsible
Commissioner
Primary Care
Funding Status
Shared
Care/OtherGuidance
TAG classification or
Prescribing
Responsibility (if any)
Further information &
responsible commissioner
Trastuzumab HER2 positive breast cancer
with aromatase inhibitor
Not commissioned Not commissioned TA257 Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
Trastuzumab HER2 positive gastric
cancer
National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA208 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Treosulfan All indications National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Treprostinil Peripheral Arterial
Hypertension
National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Triptorelin Endometriosis, pre-
operative management
uterine fibroids
CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned Yes Shared care available
(Amber)
Triptorelin Precocius puberty CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned Yes Shared care available
(Amber)
Triptorelin Prostate cancer CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned Shared care via
Hospital letter
Ulipristal Emergency contraception CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned Hospital & GP
Prescribing (Double
Green)
Ulipristal Uterine fibroids CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Not commissioned Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Unlicensed drugs All indications Not commissioned Not commissioned Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
TAG policy is to
discourage 'off-label'
prescribing. Follow GMC
guide to use of unlicensed
medicines. http://www.gmc-
uk.org/guidance/ethical_gu
idance/prescriptions_faqs.
asp#9
Ustekinumab Stelara Severe plaque psoriasis CCG Commissioned.
Non Tariff. Notification
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA180 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA180
Vaccum dressings Not commissioned Not commissioned Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
Vacuum pumps Erectile Dysfunction CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Valganciclovir Valcyte CMV National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
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Key: Blue = NCB Yellow = Not commissioned
Combined Commissioned Drug Therapies List
Approved Name Brand IndicationResponsible
Commissioner
Primary Care
Funding Status
Shared
Care/OtherGuidance
TAG classification or
Prescribing
Responsibility (if any)
Further information &
responsible commissioner
Varenicline Smoking cessation CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned TA123 GP Prescribing at
request of Trust
Specialist (Green)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA123
Various drugs for
erectile dysfunction
Erectile dysfunction CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned Hospital & GP
Prescribing (Double
Green)
http://www.dh.gov.uk/prod_
consum_dh/groups/dh_digi
talassets/@dh/@en/docum
ents/digitalasset/dh_40120
86.pdf
Various drugs for
erectile dysfunction
Severe distress CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
http://www.dh.gov.uk/prod_
consum_dh/groups/dh_digi
talassets/@dh/@en/docum
ents/digitalasset/dh_40120
86.pdf
Velaglucerase alfa Gauchers National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Vemurafenib Melanoma National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA269 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA269
Verteporfin AMD photodynamic therapy CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA68 Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Vildagliptin T2DM CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned Hospital & GP
Prescribing (Double
Green)
Vinflunine Urinary tract carcinoma National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
TA272 NICE not
recommended
(terminated appraisal)
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/
TA272
Vinorelbine Advanced breast cancer National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Vinorelbine NSCLC National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Voriconazole Vfend Systemic fungal infections.
For chronic pulmonary
aspergillosis see antifungals
National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Warfarin Generic Various CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned Hospital & GP
Prescribing (Double
Green)
Yasmin Contraception Not commissioned Not commissioned Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
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Key: Blue = NCB Yellow = Not commissioned
Combined Commissioned Drug Therapies List
Approved Name Brand IndicationResponsible
Commissioner
Primary Care
Funding Status
Shared
Care/OtherGuidance
TAG classification or
Prescribing
Responsibility (if any)
Further information &
responsible commissioner
Zaleplon Short term treatment
insomnia
CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned TA77 Hospital & GP
Prescribing (Double
Green)
Zanamavir Treatment & prophylaxis
influenza in at risk groups
CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned TA169 Hospital & GP
Prescribing (Double
Green)
Ziconotide Prialt Intrathecal infusion for
severe pain
National Specialist
Commissioning
Not commissioned Not recommended for
use (Double Red)
Zidovudine Retrovir HIV infection National Specialist
Commissioning
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Zoledronic acid SRE in plasma cell myeloma CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Zoledronic acid Aclasta Treatment of
postmenopausal
osteoporosis
CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Not for primary
care prescribing
Hospital only
prescribing (Red)
Zolpidem Generic Short term treatment
insomnia
CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned TA77 Hospital & GP
Prescribing (Double
Green)
Zonisamide Zonegran Epilepsy CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned Yes Shared care available
(Amber)
Zopiclone Generic Short term treatment
insomnia
CCG Commissioned.
In tariff.
Commissioned TA77 Hospital & GP
Prescribing (Double
Green)
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