| Therapeutic Area | Formulary Choices | Cost for 28 (unless otherwise stated) | Rationale for decision / comments |
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| 4.5 CNS stimulants and drugs used for attention defecit hyperactivity disorder | |||
| Treatment of ADHD | See NICE NG87 Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: Diagnosis and management(March 18). AMBER prescribing only: Initiated by a suitable specialist for the treatment of ADHD in accordance with the shared care guideline |
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| Methylphenidate | 5mg tablet: £3.03 (30) 10mg tablet: £3.92 (30) 20mg tablet: £10.92 (30) | ||
| Modified release as Matoride XL® as Xenidate XL® as Xaggitin XL® as Delmosart® | 18mg yellow tablet: £15.58 (30) 36mg white tablet: £21.22 (30) 54mg red tablet: £36.80 (30) Sust-release f-c tablet 18mg tablet: £15.62 (30) 27mg tablet: £18.52 (30) 36mg tablet: £21.24 (30) 54mg tablet: £23.69 (30); Sust-release tabs 18mg tablet: £15.58 (30) 27mg tablet: £18.40(30) 36mg tablet: £21.22(30) 54mg tablet: £36.80 (30) prolonged release tablets 18mg tablet: £15.59 (30) 27mg tablet: £18.41 (30) 36mg tablet: £21.23 (30) 54mg tablet: £36.81 (30) prolonged release tablets | No 27mg available Xenidate XL, Matoride XL, Xaggitin XL and Delmosart are considered bioequivalent to Concerta XL and are more cost effective |
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| Atomoxetine | 10mg capsule: £53.09 18mg capsule: £53.09 25mg capsule: £53.09 40mg capsule: £53.09 60mg capsule: £53.09 80mg capsule: £70.79 100mg capsule: £70.79 | ||
| Dexamfetamine as Amfexa® | 5mg tablet: £19.89 10mg tablet £39.78 20mg tablet: £79.56 | ||
| Lisdexamfetamine | 30mg capsule: £58.24 50mg capsule: £68.60 70mg capsule: £83.16 | Prodrug of dexamfetamine. |
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