Quetiapine XL tablets
Indication
Schizophrenia, manic episodes associated with bipolar disorder, major depressive episodes in bipolar disorder, preventing recurrence in bipolar disorder in patients whose manic, mixed or depressive episode has responded to quetiapine treatment, adjunct in major depressive disorder
The colour classification was determined as part of the collaborative work between LCFT and medicines Management leads. Local pathways and patient safety were taken into consideration.
Amber level 1
Brand:
Nice TA:
Commissioning responsibility:
CCG
PbR excluded:
No
BNF chapter:
Central nervous system
Background
LSCMMG is adopting the local decision made prior to April 2013
Recommendation
LSCMMG Recommendation:
Amber level 1
Reason for decision:
Shared care required
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