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
7.4. Drugs for genito-urinary disorders

7.4.1. Drugs for urinary retention

Preferred List
Preferred List First Line
TAMSULOSIN (modified-release capsules)

Prescribing Notes:

Capsules are the most cost-effective preparation. Tamsulosin MR tablets are non-Formulary

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FINASTERIDE (5mg tablets)
Total Formulary
ALFUZOSIN
Specialist and GP
DUTASTERIDE

Restrictions:

Restricted to specialist initiation.

Prescribing Notes:

Only suitable for patient with enlargement of the prostate.

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SOLIFENACIN, TAMSULOSIN (Vesomni) (modified-release tablets)