• GUM Green in the Black Country IMOC formulary
• Consultant paediatricians in children with chronic respiratory problems,in line with Trust antimicrobial policy for children AR in the Black Country IMOC formulary
• Chlamydial conjunctivitis Green in the Black Country IMOC formulary
• Respiratory consultants for the prophylaxis of exacerbations of bronchiectasis in patients who are logged at treatment start and assessed by Microbiology at the end of 6 months treatment AR in the Black Country IMOC formulary
• Eye drops are Red in the Black Country IMOC formulary, i.e. for Hospital use only

On microbiological advice only (injection only).

The capsules are restricted to use for sepsis according to the PGD

This is Red in the Black Country IMOC formulary, i.e. for hospital prescribing only.

750mg tablets are not stocked.

The IV form is Red in the Black Country IMOC formulary, i.e. for hospital prescribing only. The eye drops are AR, i.e. may be prescribed in primary care after specialist ophthalmologist recommnedation.

The cream and eye drops are Green in the Black Country IMOC formulary.

The IV form is Red in the Black Country IMOC formulary, i.e. for hospital prescribing only.

Only thre 0.3% eye drops are formulary and AR, i.e. may be prescribed in primary care after specialist recommendation and only with positive culture with sensitivity data

The IV form is Red in the Black Country IMOC formulary, i.e. for hospital prescribing only.

Escalation of antibiotic therapy for community acquired pneumonia during coronavirus pandemic; severe hospital acquired pneumonia; or as recommended by microbiology.

The IV form is Red in the Black Country IMOC formulary, i.e. for hospital prescribing only.

For multi-resistant TB including patients on ITU.

This is Red in the Black Country IMOC formulary, i.e. for hospital prescribing only on Microbiology advice

Not be used for the treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis.

The oral and IV forms are Red in the Black Country IMOC formulary, i.e. for hospital prescribing only on Microbiology or GUM advice. The eye drops are AR on the advice of a specialist

First-line treatment of Acanthamoeba keratitis infection as recommended by BMEC. All other indications are Black

The nebulised brands are High Cost Drugs and restricted only to patients with cystic fibrosis.

This is Red in the Black Country IMOC formulary, i.e. for hospital prescribing only.

Thie IV form is Red in the Black Country IMOC formulary, i.e. for hospital prescribing only.

Ophthalmology - Second line agent for patients non-responsive to or intolerant of aciclovir

Or on Microbiology advice only.

This is Red in the Black Country IMOC formulary, i.e. for hospital prescribing only.

ENT consultants.

For ophthalmological use this may be prescribed if appropriate to in-patients; patients should be advised on discharge that further supply should be purchased.

This may be prescribed if appropriate to in-patients; patients should be advised on discharge that further supply should be purchased.

Diprosone is AR in the Black Country IMOG formulary, i.e. it may be prescribed in primary care after a specialist recommendation.

For transplant rejection or licensed uses by dermatology, ophthalmology, and rheumatology consultants - all other use requires the approval of the FTG.
Refractory Ulcerative Colitis.

This is SC in the Black Country IMOC formulary, i.e. it can be prescribed in primary care on the completion of the RMOC ESCA. Please prescribe by brand.

Intravitreal treatment by consultant ophthalmologists in accordance with the NICE guidelines and criteria. This is Red in the Black Country formulary.

This is commissioned by NHSE for non-infectious uveitis in post-pubescent children and a Blueteq form must be completed before prescribing. Please contact the Pharmacy High-Cost Drugs team if any assistance is required.

All other ophthalmological indications for the implant are ICB commissioned and a Blueteq form should be completed, if available.

Second line for patients who have experienced rise in intraoccular pressure with other corticosteroids.

This is AR in the Black Country formulary and restricted to specialist ophthalmologist recommendation.

This is Red in the Black Country formulary, i.e. for hospital prescribing only.

This is Red in the Black Country formulary

For use on advice of specialist.

This is AI for treatment of chronic glaucoma, i.e. can be prescribed in primary care after specialist initialisation. The 1% preservative free version is very expensive.Only for patients with a known preservative allergy, known ocular surface disease or those with raised intraocular pressure despite treatment with 0.5% drops.

This is Red for short term post operative use

This is Red in the Black Country formulary

Restricted uses - ITU/ NNU, Theatres, Cardiology.

This (including eye drops) is Red in the Black Country IMOG formulary, i.e. for hospital prescribing only.

This is Red in the Black Country formulary, i.e. for hospital prescribing only

This is Red in the Black Country formulary

This is Red in the Black Country formulary, i.e. for hospital prescribing only.

Second line for patients who have experienced rise in intraoccular pressure with other corticosteroids.

This is AR in the Black Country formulary

This is Red in the Black Country formulary, i.e. for hospital prescribing only.

This is Red in the Black Country formulary, i.e. for hospital prescribing only.

This is Black for high-altitude sickness and Red (for hospital prescribing only) for epilepsy in the Black Country IMOG formulary. 

For ophthalmological indications the injection is Red and oral formulations are AR

For use on advice of specialist.

This is AI for treatment of chronic glaucoma, i.e. can be prescribed in primary care after specialist initialisation. The 1% preservative free version is very expensive.Only for patients with a known preservative allergy, known ocular surface disease or those with raised intraocular pressure despite treatment with 0.5% drops.

This is Red for short term post operative use

This is AR in the Black Country formulary, i.e. may be prescribed in primary care after specialist recommendation.

This is AR in the Black Country formulary, i.e. may be prescribed in primary care after specialist recommendation.

This is AR in the Black Country formulary, i.e. may be prescribed in primary care after specialist recommendation.

This is AR in the Black Country formulary, i.e. may be prescribed in primary care after specialist recommendation.

For rosacea Mirvaso gel is Red in the Black Country IMOG formulary, i.e. for hospital prescribing only.

This is AR in the Black Country formulary, i.e. may be prescribed in primary care after specialist recommendation.

This is AR in the Black Country formulary, i.e may be prescribed in primary care after specialist recommendation.

This is AR in the Black Country formulary, i.e may be prescribed in primary care after specialist recommendation.

This is AR in the Black Country formulary, i.e may be prescribed in primary care after specialist recommendation.

This is AR in the Black Country formulary, i.e may be prescribed in primary care after specialist recommendation.

This is AR in the Black Country formulary, i.e may be prescribed in primary care after specialist recommendation.

This is AR in the Black Country formulary, i.e. may be prescribed in primary care after specialist recommendation.

This is AR in the Black Country formulary, i.e. may be prescribed in primary care after specialist recommendation.

This is AR in the Black Country formulary, i.e. may be prescribed in primary care after specialist recommendation.

This is AR in the Black Country formulary, i.e. may be prescribed in primary care after specialist recommendation.

This is AR in the Black Country formulary, i.e may be prescribed in primary care after specialist recommendation. Only thr 1%, 2% and 4% strengths.

This is AR in the Black Country formulary, i.e. may be prescribed in primary care after specialist recommendation.

This is AR in the Black Country formulary, i.e. may be prescribed in primary care after specialist recommendation.

This is AR in the Black Country formulary, i.e. may be prescribed in primary care after specialist recommendation.

This is AR in the Black Country formulary, i.e. may be prescribed in primary care after specialist recommendation.

This is AR in the Black Country formulary, i.e. may be prescribed in primary care after specialist recommendation.

This is Red in the Black Country formulary, i.e. for hospital prescribing only.

Intravitreal treatment by consultant ophthalmologists in accordance with the NICE guidelines and criteria. This is Red in the Black Country formulary.

This is commissioned by NHSE for non-infectious uveitis in post-pubescent children and a Blueteq form must be completed before prescribing. Please contact the Pharmacy High-Cost Drugs team if any assistance is required.

All other ophthalmological indications for the implant are ICB commissioned and a Blueteq form should be completed, if available.

In line with the NICE TA and Trust pathway and provided that a Blueteq form is completed before prescribing. 

This is Red in the Black Country formulary.

Dermatology - Dr D Thompson's patients with hypersensitivities

Opthalmology - This is commissioned by NHSE for the treatment of recurrent non-infectious uveitis in post-pubescent children and a Blueteq form must be completed before prescribing. Please contact the Pharmacy High-Cost Drugs team if any assistance is required. This is Red in the Black Country formulary.

All other ophthalmological indications are ICB commissioned and a Blueteq form should be completed where available.

This is commissioned by NHSE for choroidal neovascularisation in Paediatrics and a Blueteq form must be completed before prescribing. Please contact the Pharmacy High-Cost Drugs team if any assistance is required.

All other indications are ICB commissioned and also require a Blueteq form.

This is Red in the Black Country formulary, i.e. for hospital prescribing only.

This is Red in the Black Country formulary, i.e. for hospital prescribing only. A biosimilar product, Afqlir, will be rolled out i nthe Trust from February 2026.

This is Red in the Black Country formulary, i.e. for hospital prescribing only.

In line with the NICE TA and Trust pathway and provided that a Blueteq form is completed before prescribing. 

This is Red in the Black Country formulary.

This is commissioned by NHSE for choroidal neovascularisation in Paediatrics and a Blueteq form must be completed before prescribing. Please contact the Pharmacy High-Cost Drugs team if any assistance is required.

All other indications are ICB commissioned and also require a Blueteq form.

This is Red in the Black Country formulary, i.e. for hospital prescribing only.

No formulary determination has been made by the Black Country IMOC

Acetylcysteine 5% licensed product commercially available and on formulary; acetylcysteine 10% preserved (currently unavailable, June 14) and acetylcysteine 10% preservative free are unlicensed products and are restricted to corneal consultant only. Prescribe in-house not on FP10HP.

Acetylcysteine 600mg effervescent tablets (sugar free) are the most cost-effective mucolytic and may aid compliance due to once daily dosing. Capsules, 200mg sachets and non-sugar effervescent free tablets are significantly more expensive.

OTC preparation suitable for self-care/purchase if appropriate. May be prescribed if appropriate to in-patients; patients should be advised on discharge that further supply should be purchased.

This is AR in the Black Country formulary, i.e may be prescribed in primary care after specialist recommendation. Only thr 1%, 2% and 4% strengths.

For 0.9% solution use Normasol sachets.

Sodium chloride 5% eye drops (preserved) and sodium chloride 5% eye ointment are unlicensed medicine; restricted to prescription by an ophthalmologist. Prescribe in-house, not on FP10HP.

Hypertonic sodium chloride is AR in the Black Country IMOC formulary, i.e. can be prescribed in primary care after specialist recommendation. Check individual products to see formulary status