Formulary Chapter 2: Cardiovascular system - Full Chapter
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Beta-adrenoceptor blocking drugs
Atenolol
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Propranolol Hydrochloride
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Bisoprolol Fumarate
Formulary
Carvedilol
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Labetalol Hydrochloride
Formulary
Metoprolol Tartrate
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Nebivolol
Formulary
Sotalol Hydrochloride
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For anti-arrythmic use only
Esmolol (injection)
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Secondary care only, not to be prescribed in primary care.
Specialist initiation with shared care guidance
Medicines which should be initiated in secondary care by the specialist with follow-on prescription and monitoring according to a specific Shared Care (SC) Guideline. Prescribing may be continued in primary care in line with a shared care guideline
Specialist initiation with shared care guidance Medicines which should be initiated in secondary care by the specialist with follow-on prescription and monitoring according to a specific Shared Care (SC) Guideline. Prescribing may be continued in primary care in line with a shared care guideline
Considered suitable for primary care prescribing following specialist initiation/recommendation.
Considered appropriate for prescribing in both secondary and primary care.
Suitable for initiation in primary care.
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