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The medicine should be initiated by, or on the advice of a specialist, but is suitable for continuation by a GP
The medicine should only be used and prescribed by a specialist
Indicates the preferred choice within a class or group of medicines
11.6. Treatment of glaucoma
11.6.1. Beta - blockers
Total Formulary
TIMOLOL MALEATE (eye drops)
Restrictions:
Restricted to specialist initiation.
Prescribing Notes:
The preserved eye drops are the first choice preparation. However, long-acting preparations of timolol should be reserved only for patients with compliance issues. For preservative-free preparations of timolol, see the Total Formulary
TIMOLOL MALEATE (TIOPEX) (single-dose eye gel)
Restrictions:
Restricted to use in patients who have proven sensitivity to preservatives.
Prescribing Notes:
Timolol maleate preserved eye drops are considerd the first line topical beta-blocker for glaucoma (see preferred list)