Traffic Light Drugs
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| Test | Alternative name | Bottle / container | Bottle top colour | Turn around time (In days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abacavir | 05 - Infections | red | ||
| Abacavir with Lamivudine (Kiexa) | 05 - Infections | red | ||
| Abacavir with Lamivudine and Zidovudine (Trizivir) | 05 - Infections | red | ||
| Abatacept | 10 - Musculoskeletal and joint diseases | red | ||
| Abiraterone | 08 - Malignant disease and immunosuppression | red | ||
| Acamprosate | 04 - Central nervous system | red | ||
| Acapella and similar devices to loosen mucus | 19 - Appliances | double red | ||
| Acarizax | 03 - Respiratory system | Specialist Initiated | ||
| Aceteff (for Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis) | 03 - Respiratory system | double red | ||
| Acetylcysteine 10% P/F eye drops | 11 - Eye | double red | ||
| Acetylcysteine for Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) (not routinely commissioned - IFR only) | 03 - Respiratory system | double red | ||
| Acetylcysteine sachets and capsules (effervescent tablets prescribed generically are GREEN for use as a mucolytic in COPD) | 03 - Respiratory system | double red | ||
| Aciclovir eye ointment (Agepha) | 11 - Eye | red | ||
| Acitretin | 13 - Skin | red | ||
| Acrivastine (Benadryl) | 03 - Respiratory system | double red | ||
| Actipatch (not routinely commissioned - IFR only) | 19 - Appliances | double red | ||
| Adalimumab | 01 Gastro intestinal system Chronic bowel disorder | red | ||
| Adalimumab | 10 - Musculoskeletal and joint diseases | red | ||
| Adefovir | 05 - Infections | red | ||
| Advasil conform dressing | 18 - Dressings | double red | ||
| Aerobika (not routinely commissioned - IFR only) | 19 - Appliances | double red | ||
| Aflibercept RED - via Blueteq Prior Approval only | 11 - Eye | red | ||
| Agomelatine (Valdoxan) | 04 - Central nervous system Depression | Specialist Initiated | ||
| Albiglutide (Eperzan) | 06 - Endocrine system | grey | ||
| Alhydran Cream | 13 - Skin | double red | ||
| Alimemazine | 03 - Respiratory system | double red | ||
| Alirocumab (Praluent) | 02 - Cardiovascular system | red | ||
| Aliskiren | 02 - Cardiovascular system | double red | ||
| Alitretinoin | 13 - Skin | red | ||
| Allpresan foot foam/cream | 13 - Skin | double red |