How to search Inform - The first 3 letter of the drug name (ideally non-proprietary or ‘generic’ titles) are the minimum requirement for the Search box. Click on “Formulary Results” to see a list of products available, their Traffic Light classifications and any NICE/AWMSG advice. To see all medicines in a particular class, use the chapter headings on the left of the screen and click on the “+” signs to open the section you require. Click on a drug name to display the monograph which will show on the right hand side of the screen

Non-Formulary drugs - These are NOT displayed in the 'BNF tree' on the L/H side of this INFORM web-page and will appear under a 'Non-Formulary Results' heading if searched for
Non-Formulary drugs do NOT have a Traffic Light classification
Note ongoing prescribing of a Non-Formulary medicine granted ‘exceptional use’ approval (see Exceptional Request Form) must remain the responsibility of the specialist prescriber – GP practices should not be asked to accept ongoing prescribing responsibility in these cases

PROCESS FOR GETTING MEDICINES INCLUDED IN ABUHB FORMULARY - click here
Where a drug is recommended to "offer" by NICE, these will be automatically included in the formulary after consideration by MTC. Where NICE has recommended to "consider" a drug, a formulary application will be required, as per the process listed above.

MEDICINES NOT RECOMMENDED FOR USE IN GWENT - click here
MEDICINES IDENTIFIED AS A LOW PRIORITY FOR FUNDING IN NHS WALES - click here

Link to Cost Comparison Charts - Charts are organised by BNF (legacy) chapters and show comparative costs at basic NHS prices (Primary Care) for selected agents. Except where indicated otherwise, each chart shows the cost of 1 year of treatment at a standard daily dose (shown in brackets)

Wound Healing Products - This website (INFORM) DOES NOT INCLUDE ANY DETAIL ON WHICH DRESSINGS ARE INCLUDED IN ABUHB's FORMULARY. Prescribers should refer to MTC's website for this information

Dietary Products - Sip Feed Prescribing Guidelines (plus care pathways for malnutrition in the community & care homes)

Choose Pharmacy (Common Ailments) Formulary – click here

APPENDIX 1 - UNLICENSED DRUGS

DRUGS NO LONGER INCLUDED IN THE FORMULARY