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4.7.4.1 Treatment of acute migraine - View Category

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SUMATRIPTAN (ORODISPERSIBLE TABLETS)

Restrictions:

The oro-dispersible tablets are restricted to second line treatment for patients for whom standard tablets are not appropriate.

Prescribing Notes:

  • National guidance on the pharmacological management of migraine can be found in SIGN 155 (Sept 2022).
  • Local guidance and referral pathway for migraine is also available here (2021 booklet)

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4.7.4.1 Treatment of acute migraine - View Category

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SUMATRIPTAN (NASAL SPRAY)

Restrictions:

Sumatriptan nasal spray is restricted to use in patients for whom other formulations are not suitable or effective.

Prescribing Notes:

  • National guidance on the pharmacological management of migraine can be found in SIGN 155 (Sept 2022).
  • Local guidance and referral pathway for migraine is also available here (2021 booklet)

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4.7.4.1 Treatment of acute migraine - View Category

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SUMATRIPTAN (injection)

Restrictions:

Sumatriptan injection is restricted to use in patients for whom other formulations are not suitable or effective.

Prescribing Notes:

  • National guidance on the pharmacological management of migraine can be found in SIGN 155 (Sept 2022).
  • Local guidance and referral pathway for migraine is also available here (2021 booklet)

BNF Link

4.7.4.1 Treatment of acute migraine - View Category

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SUMATRIPTAN (TABLETS)

Prescribing Notes:

  • National guidance on the pharmacological management of migraine can be found in SIGN 155 (Sept 2022).
  • Local guidance and referral pathway for migraine is also available here (2021 booklet)

BNF Link