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
8.1. Cytotoxic drugs
8.1.2. Anthracyclines and other cytotoxic antibiotics
Total Formulary
BLEOMYCIN
Restrictions:
Restricted to specialist use only in accordance with regional protocols [NHS network access required].
DAUNORUBICIN AND CYTARABINE (LIPOSOMAL) (VYXEOS) (liposomal infusion)
Restrictions:
Restricted to specialist use in accordance with regional protocols [NHS network access required] for the following:
- AML: The treatment of adults with newly diagnosed, therapy-related acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) or AML with myelodysplasia related changes.
DOXORUBICIN (PEGYLATED LIPOSOMAL)
Restrictions:
Restricted to specialist use only. Use in the treatment of ovarian cancer is restricted to use in accordance with regional protocol. It is not approved for the treatment of HIV-related Kaposi’s sarcoma, metastatic breast cancer or second line treatment for progressive multiple myeloma.