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The aim of the formulary is to promote safe, rational and cost-effective prescribing. The content is overseen by the New Medicines Group, which is made up of clinicians and pharmacists from both primary and secondary care. Decisions to include specific agents are based on the available published evidence as well as local consultant and GP opinion.
From here you can search for fast access to information by drug name, class or condition, view by BNF section, see the recent changes or download the formulary to a PDA.
First and second line choices are indicated where applicable. Restricted choices are those restricted to specific prescribers e.g. specialist initiation or to a specialist condition or to the county’s ‘Traffic Lights’ prescribing system.