Greater Glasgow and Clyde Medicines
Key to symbols 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
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
5. Infections

5.6. COVID-19 infection

Total Formulary
NIRMATRELVIR, RITONAVIR (PAXLOVID)

Restrictions:

Restricted to use in patients with increased risk for progression to severe COVID-19 in accordance with current NHSGGC prescribing guidance for COVID-19.

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Specialist Only
REMDESIVIR (VEKLURY) (Infusion)

Restrictions:

For treatment of COVID-19 patients in hospital, only if they have a high risk of serious illness. For use in accordance with current NHSGGC prescribing guidance for COVID-19.

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Specialist Only
SOTROVIMAB (Xevudy)

Restrictions:

Restricted to use in accordance with current NHSGGC prescribing guidance for COVID-19 for patients with increased risk for progression to severe COVID-19 where nirmatrelvir and ritonavir is contraindicated or unsuitable.

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Specialist Only
TOCILIZUMAB (Infusion)

Restrictions:

Restricted to use in accordance with current NHSGGC prescribing guidance for COVID-19.

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