NHS Logo
Bedfordshire and Luton Joint Formulary
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes ICB
Formulary items found
Status Description Section
GREENAmitriptyline  Central nervous system, Neuropathic pain, 04.07.03
GREENAmitriptyline  Central nervous system, Tricyclic antidepressants, 04.03.01
REDCapsaicin Qutenza®
(Qutenza® 179mg Cutaneous patch) 		Musculoskeletal and joint diseases, Capsaicin, 10.03.02
GREENCarbamazepine
(For neuropathic pain) 		Central nervous system, Neuropathic pain, 04.07.03
GREENCitalopram  Central nervous system, Selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors, 04.03.03
REDClarithromycin 500mg
(Injection ) 		Infections, Macrolides, 05.01.05
GREENColchicine 500microgram
(Tablets ) 		Musculoskeletal and joint diseases, Acute attacks of gout, 10.01.04
GREENDuloxetine 30mg, 60mg
(Capsules) 		Central nervous system, Neuropathic pain, 04.07.03
GREENDuloxetine 30mg, 60mg Capsules
(For management of Chronic Non-Cancer Pain in Adults) 		Central nervous system, Other antidepressant drugs, 04.03.04
Amber SPAFludroxycortide 4 micrograms per square centimeter Tape Skin, Topical corticosteroids, 13.04
GREENFluoxetine  Central nervous system, Selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors, 04.03.03
GREENGabapentin  Central nervous system, Neuropathic pain, 04.07.03
GREENGabapentin 250mg/ 5mL
(Oral Solution) 		Central nervous system, Neuropathic pain, 04.07.03
REDIbuprofen intravenous infusion 200mg, 400mg  Musculoskeletal and joint diseases, Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, 10.01.01
REDKetamine
(For use within palliative care) 		Central nervous system, Neuropathic pain, 04.07.03
REDKetamine 50mg/5mL oral solution
(Neuropathic pain (inpatient use)) 		Central nervous system, Neuropathic pain, 04.07.03
 Lidocaine 5% Plaster  Anaesthesia, Lidocaine, 15.02
REDMorphine 100 micrograms/ml oral  Central nervous system, Opioid analgesics, 04.07.02
Amber SPANortriptyline  Central nervous system, Tricyclic antidepressants, 04.03.01
REDOxycodone 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg Modified Release Tablets
(Enhanced recovery protocol (Hospital)) 		Central nervous system, Opioid analgesics, 04.07.02
REDParacetamol 100mg / 10mL
(Solution for IV infusion) 		Central nervous system, Compound analgesic preparations, 04.07.01
GREENParoxetine  Central nervous system, Selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors, 04.03.03
REDPentosan Polysulphate Elmiron®
(100 mg Capsules) 		Obstetrics, Gynaecology, and urinary-tract disorders, Drugs used in urological pain, 07.04.03
GREENPregabalin  Central nervous system, Neuropathic pain, 04.07.03
GREENSertraline  Central nervous system, Selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors, 04.03.03
REDSucrose 24% Oral solution  Unlicensed Medicines / Significant off-label use, Unlicensed Medicines, 20
GREENSumatriptan (intransal or injected)  Central nervous system, 5HT1 agonists, 04.07.04.01
Non Formulary items found
Status Description Section
DNPGlutaraldehyde paint  Skin, Antiperspirants, 13.12
DNPDosulepin  Central nervous system, Tricyclic antidepressants, 04.03.01
 Hydroxycarbamide 1 gram tablet Siklos® Nutrition and blood, Drugs used in hypoplastic, haemolytic, and renal anaemias and in sickle cell disease, 09.01.03
 Quinine 200mg, 300mg
(Tablets ) 		Musculoskeletal and joint diseases, Nocturnal leg cramps, 10.02.02
DNPTramadol Hydrochloride and paracetamol Tramacet® Central nervous system, Opioid analgesics, 04.07.02
Searchiing the National BNF we found these items - Click button under Local to search local formulary or BNF to view on online BNF.
Local BNF Section
Aceclofenac Aceclofenac Musculoskeletal System, Pain And Inflammation In Musculoskeletal Disorders, Analgesics Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
Alfentanil Alfentanil Nervous System, Pain, Analgesics Opioids
Almotriptan  Almotriptan Nervous System, Pain, Headache
Amantadine Amantadine Hydrochloride Nervous System, Pain, Neuropathic Pain, Antivirals Antivirals, Influenza
Amantadine Amantadine Hydrochloride Nervous System, Pain, Neuropathic Pain, Dopaminergic Drugs Dopamine Receptor Agonists
Amitriptyline Amitriptyline Hydrochloride Nervous System, Pain, Neuropathic Pain, Antidepressants Tricyclic Antidepressants
Anethol Anethol With Borneol, Camphene, Cineole, Fenchone And Pinene Genito-Urinary System, Bladder And Urinary Disorders, Urological Pain
Aspirin Aspirin Musculoskeletal System, Pain And Inflammation In Musculoskeletal Disorders, Analgesics Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
Aspirin Aspirin Musculoskeletal System, Pain And Inflammation In Musculoskeletal Disorders, Antithrombotic Drugs Antiplatelet Drugs
Aspirin Aspirin Nervous System, Pain, Analgesics Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
Aspirin Aspirin Nervous System, Pain, Antithrombotic Drugs Antiplatelet Drugs
Aspirin Aspirin With Codeine Nervous System, Pain, Analgesics Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
Aspirin Aspirin With Codeine Nervous System, Pain, Analgesics Opioids
Aspirin Aspirin With Metoclopramide Nervous System, Pain, Headache, Analgesics Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
Aspirin Aspirin With Metoclopramide Nervous System, Pain, Headache, Antiemetics And Antinauseants Dopamine Receptor Antagonists
Atenolol Atenolol Nervous System, Pain, Headache, Beta-Adrenoceptor Blockers Beta Blocking Agents, Selective
Atogepant Atogepant Nervous System, Pain, Headache
Botulinum  Botulinum Toxin Type A Nervous System, Pain, Headache, Muscle Relaxants Muscle Relaxants, Peripherally Acting
Bromfenac Bromfenac Eye, Eye Procedures, Post-Operative Pain And Inflammation, Analgesics Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
Bupivacaine  Bupivacaine Hydrochloride Nervous System, Pain
Bupivacaine  Bupivacaine With Adrenaline Nervous System, Pain
Bupivacaine  Bupivacaine With Adrenaline Nervous System, Pain, Sympathomimetics Sympathomimetics, Vasoconstrictor
Bupivacaine  Bupivacaine With Fentanyl Nervous System, Pain
Bupivacaine  Bupivacaine With Fentanyl Nervous System, Pain, Analgesics Opioids
Buprenorphine  Buprenorphine Nervous System, Pain, Analgesics Opioids
Candesartan Candesartan Cilexetil Nervous System, Pain, Headache, Drugs Acting On The Renin-Angiotensin System Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonists
Capsaicin Capsaicin Nervous System, Pain, Neuropathic Pain, Analgesics Plant Alkaloids
Carbamazepine Carbamazepine Nervous System, Pain, Neuropathic Pain
Celecoxib Celecoxib Musculoskeletal System, Pain And Inflammation In Musculoskeletal Disorders, Analgesics Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
Citric Citric Acid With Potassium Citrate Genito-Urinary System, Bladder And Urinary Disorders, Urological Pain, Alkalising Drugs Alkalising Drugs, Urinary
Clonidine Clonidine Hydrochloride Nervous System, Pain, Headache
Co-CodamolCo-Codamol Nervous System, Pain, Analgesics Opioids
Codeine  Codeine Phosphate Nervous System, Pain, Analgesics Opioids
Codeine  Codeine Phosphate Nervous System, Pain, Cough And Cold Preparations Cough Suppressants
Cyclizine  Cyclizine Nervous System, Pain, Headache, Antiemetics And Antinauseants Antihistamines
Dexamethasone Dexamethasone With Levofloxacin Eye, Eye Procedures, Post-Operative Pain And Inflammation, Corticosteroids Corticosteroid Combinations With Anti-Infectives
Dexketoprofen Dexketoprofen Musculoskeletal System, Pain And Inflammation In Musculoskeletal Disorders, Analgesics Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
Diamorphine  Diamorphine Hydrochloride Nervous System, Pain, Analgesics Opioids
Diclofenac Diclofenac Potassium Musculoskeletal System, Pain And Inflammation In Musculoskeletal Disorders, Analgesics Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
Diclofenac Diclofenac Potassium Nervous System, Pain, Analgesics Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
Diclofenac Diclofenac Potassium Nervous System, Pain, Headache, Analgesics Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
Diclofenac Diclofenac Sodium Eye, Allergic And Inflammatory Eye Conditions, Allergic Conjunctivitis, Analgesics Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
Diclofenac Diclofenac Sodium Eye, Eye Procedures, Post-Operative Pain And Inflammation, Analgesics Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
Diclofenac Diclofenac Sodium Musculoskeletal System, Arthritis, Analgesics Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
Diclofenac Diclofenac Sodium Musculoskeletal System, Hyperuricaemia And Gout, Analgesics Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
Diclofenac Diclofenac Sodium Musculoskeletal System, Pain And Inflammation In Musculoskeletal Disorders, Analgesics Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
Diclofenac Diclofenac Sodium With Misoprostol Musculoskeletal System, Pain And Inflammation In Musculoskeletal Disorders
Diclofenac Diclofenac Sodium With Misoprostol Musculoskeletal System, Pain And Inflammation In Musculoskeletal Disorders, Analgesics Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
Dihydrocodeine  Dihydrocodeine Tartrate Nervous System, Pain, Analgesics Opioids
Dihydrocodeine  Dihydrocodeine With Paracetamol Nervous System, Pain, Analgesics Opioids
Dipipanone Dipipanone Hydrochloride With Cyclizine Nervous System, Pain, Analgesics Opioids
Eletriptan  Eletriptan Nervous System, Pain, Headache
Eptinezumab Eptinezumab Nervous System, Pain, Headache
Erenumab Erenumab Nervous System, Pain, Headache
EsketamineEsketamine Nervous System, Pain, Anaesthetics, General NMDA Receptor Antagonists
Etodolac Etodolac Musculoskeletal System, Pain And Inflammation In Musculoskeletal Disorders, Analgesics Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
Etoricoxib  Etoricoxib Musculoskeletal System, Pain And Inflammation In Musculoskeletal Disorders, Analgesics Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
Felbinac Felbinac Musculoskeletal System, Pain And Inflammation In Musculoskeletal Disorders, Analgesics Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
Fentanyl  Fentanyl Nervous System, Pain, Analgesics Opioids
Fluorescein Fluorescein With Lidocaine Eye, Eye Procedures, Post-Operative Pain And Inflammation
Flurbiprofen Flurbiprofen Eye, Eye Procedures, Post-Operative Pain And Inflammation, Analgesics Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
Flurbiprofen Flurbiprofen Musculoskeletal System, Pain And Inflammation In Musculoskeletal Disorders, Analgesics Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
Fremanezumab  Fremanezumab Nervous System, Pain, Headache
Frovatriptan Frovatriptan Nervous System, Pain, Headache
Gabapentin Gabapentin Nervous System, Pain, Neuropathic Pain
Galcanezumab  Galcanezumab Nervous System, Pain, Headache
Hydromorphone Hydromorphone Hydrochloride Nervous System, Pain, Analgesics Opioids
Ibuprofen Ibuprofen Cardiovascular System, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Analgesics Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
Ibuprofen Ibuprofen Genito-Urinary System, Gynaecological Conditions, Dysmenorrhoea, Analgesics Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
Ibuprofen Ibuprofen Musculoskeletal System, Arthritis, Analgesics Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
Ibuprofen Ibuprofen Musculoskeletal System, Pain And Inflammation In Musculoskeletal Disorders, Analgesics Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
Ibuprofen Ibuprofen Nervous System, General Anaesthesia, Anaesthesia Adjuvants, Analgesics Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
Ibuprofen Ibuprofen Nervous System, Pain, Analgesics Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
Indometacin Indometacin Musculoskeletal System, Pain And Inflammation In Musculoskeletal Disorders, Analgesics Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
Ketoprofen Ketoprofen Musculoskeletal System, Pain And Inflammation In Musculoskeletal Disorders, Analgesics Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
Ketorolac Ketorolac Trometamol Eye, Eye Procedures, Post-Operative Pain And Inflammation, Analgesics Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
Levobupivacaine Levobupivacaine Nervous System, Pain
Levomepromazine Levomepromazine Nervous System, Pain, Antipsychotics Antipsychotics, First-Generation
Loteprednol  Loteprednol Etabonate Eye, Eye Procedures, Post-Operative Pain And Inflammation
Mefenamic  Mefenamic Acid Musculoskeletal System, Pain And Inflammation In Musculoskeletal Disorders, Analgesics Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
Mefenamic  Mefenamic Acid Nervous System, Pain, Analgesics Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
Meloxicam Meloxicam Musculoskeletal System, Pain And Inflammation In Musculoskeletal Disorders, Analgesics Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
Meptazinol Meptazinol Nervous System, Pain, Analgesics Opioids
Methadone  Methadone Hydrochloride Nervous System, Pain, Analgesics Opioids
Methoxyflurane  Methoxyflurane Nervous System, Pain, Anaesthetics, General Volatile Liquid Anaesthetics
Metoclopramide Metoclopramide Hydrochloride Nervous System, Pain, Headache, Antiemetics And Antinauseants Dopamine Receptor Antagonists
Metoprolol Metoprolol Tartrate Nervous System, Pain, Headache, Beta-Adrenoceptor Blockers Beta Blocking Agents, Selective
Morphine  Morphine Nervous System, Pain, Analgesics Opioids
Nabumetone Nabumetone Musculoskeletal System, Pain And Inflammation In Musculoskeletal Disorders, Analgesics Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
NadololNadolol Nervous System, Pain, Headache, Beta-Adrenoceptor Blockers Beta Blocking Agents, Non-Selective
Naproxen Naproxen Genito-Urinary System, Gynaecological Conditions, Dysmenorrhoea, Analgesics Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
Naproxen Naproxen Musculoskeletal System, Arthritis, Analgesics Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
Naproxen Naproxen Musculoskeletal System, Hyperuricaemia And Gout, Analgesics Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
Naproxen Naproxen Musculoskeletal System, Pain And Inflammation In Musculoskeletal Disorders, Analgesics Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
Naproxen Naproxen With Esomeprazole Musculoskeletal System, Pain And Inflammation In Musculoskeletal Disorders
Naproxen Naproxen With Esomeprazole Musculoskeletal System, Pain And Inflammation In Musculoskeletal Disorders, Analgesics Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
Naratriptan  Naratriptan Nervous System, Pain, Headache
Nefopam Nefopam Hydrochloride Nervous System, Pain, Analgesics Analgesics, Non-Opioid, Centrally Acting
Nitrous  Nitrous Oxide Nervous System, Pain, Anaesthetics, General Volatile Liquid Anaesthetics
Nortriptyline Nortriptyline Nervous System, Pain, Neuropathic Pain, Antidepressants Tricyclic Antidepressants
Oxybuprocaine  Oxybuprocaine Hydrochloride Eye, Eye Procedures, Post-Operative Pain And Inflammation
Oxycodone Oxycodone Hydrochloride Nervous System, Pain, Analgesics Opioids
Oxycodone Oxycodone Hydrochloride Nervous System, Pain, Neuropathic Pain, Analgesics Opioids
Oxycodone Oxycodone With Naloxone Nervous System, Pain
Oxycodone Oxycodone With Naloxone Nervous System, Pain, Analgesics Opioids
Paracetamol Paracetamol Nervous System, Pain, Analgesics Analgesics, Non-Opioid
Paracetamol Paracetamol With Buclizine Hydrochloride And Codeine Phosphate Nervous System, Pain, Headache, Analgesics Opioids
Paracetamol Paracetamol With Buclizine Hydrochloride And Codeine Phosphate Nervous System, Pain, Headache, Antihistamines Sedating Antihistamines
Paracetamol Paracetamol With Isometheptene Nervous System, Pain, Headache, Analgesics Analgesics, Non-Opioid
Paracetamol Paracetamol With Isometheptene Nervous System, Pain, Headache, Sympathomimetics Sympathomimetics, Indirectly Acting
PentazocinePentazocine Nervous System, Pain, Analgesics Opioids
Pentosan  Pentosan Polysulfate Sodium Genito-Urinary System, Bladder And Urinary Disorders, Urological Pain
Pethidine Pethidine Hydrochloride Nervous System, Pain, Analgesics Opioids
Phenytoin Phenytoin Nervous System, Pain, Neuropathic Pain
Piroxicam Piroxicam Musculoskeletal System, Pain And Inflammation In Musculoskeletal Disorders, Analgesics Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
Pizotifen Pizotifen Nervous System, Pain, Headache, Antihistamines Sedating Antihistamines
Pregabalin Pregabalin Nervous System, Pain, Neuropathic Pain
Prochlorperazine Prochlorperazine Nervous System, Pain, Headache, Antipsychotics Antipsychotics, First-Generation
Proxymetacaine  Proxymetacaine Hydrochloride Eye, Eye Procedures, Post-Operative Pain And Inflammation
Rimegepant  Rimegepant Nervous System, Pain, Headache
Rizatriptan Rizatriptan Nervous System, Pain, Headache
Ropivacaine  Ropivacaine Hydrochloride Nervous System, Pain
SODIUM  Sodium Bicarbonate Genito-Urinary System, Bladder And Urinary Disorders, Urological Pain
SODIUM  Sodium Citrate Genito-Urinary System, Bladder And Urinary Disorders, Urological Pain, Alkalising Drugs Alkalising Drugs, Urinary
SODIUM  Sodium Valproate Nervous System, Pain, Headache
SufentanilSufentanil Nervous System, Pain, Analgesics Opioids
Sulindac Sulindac Musculoskeletal System, Pain And Inflammation In Musculoskeletal Disorders, Analgesics Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
Sumatriptan  Sumatriptan Nervous System, Pain, Headache
Sumatriptan  Sumatriptan With Naproxen Nervous System, Pain, Headache, Triptans Analgesics
Sumatriptan  Sumatriptan With Naproxen Nervous System, Pain, Headache, Triptans Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
Tamoxifen  Tamoxifen Endocrine System, Gonadotrophin Responsive Conditions, Breast Pain Mastalgia, Antineoplastic Drugs Anti-Oestrogens
TapentadolTapentadol Nervous System, Pain, Analgesics Opioids
Tenoxicam Tenoxicam Musculoskeletal System, Pain And Inflammation In Musculoskeletal Disorders, Analgesics Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
Tetracaine  Tetracaine Eye, Eye Procedures, Post-Operative Pain And Inflammation
Tiaprofenic  Tiaprofenic Acid Musculoskeletal System, Pain And Inflammation In Musculoskeletal Disorders, Analgesics Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
Timolol Timolol Maleate Nervous System, Pain, Headache, Beta-Adrenoceptor Blockers Beta Blocking Agents, Non-Selective
Tolfenamic Tolfenamic Acid Nervous System, Pain, Headache, Analgesics Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
Topiramate Topiramate Nervous System, Pain, Headache
Tramadol Tramadol Hydrochloride Nervous System, Pain, Analgesics Opioids
Tramadol Tramadol With Dexketoprofen Musculoskeletal System, Pain And Inflammation In Musculoskeletal Disorders, Analgesics Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
Tramadol Tramadol With Dexketoprofen Musculoskeletal System, Pain And Inflammation In Musculoskeletal Disorders, Analgesics Opioids
Tramadol Tramadol With Dexketoprofen Nervous System, Pain, Analgesics Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
Tramadol Tramadol With Dexketoprofen Nervous System, Pain, Analgesics Opioids
Tramadol Tramadol With Paracetamol Nervous System, Pain, Analgesics Analgesics, Non-Opioid
Tramadol Tramadol With Paracetamol Nervous System, Pain, Analgesics Opioids
Trifluoperazine Trifluoperazine Nervous System, Pain, Headache, Antipsychotics Antipsychotics, First-Generation
Valproic  Valproic Acid Nervous System, Pain, Headache
Verapamil Verapamil Hydrochloride Nervous System, Pain, Headache
Zolmitriptan Zolmitriptan Nervous System, Pain, Headache
Selecting a button in the local column will search the local formulary again for the word on the button. Where the button is in outline no local match at drug name level was found.
Links found
Bedfordshire and Luton “Primary Care Guidelines for the Management of Chronic Non-Cancer Pain in Adults guidelines .
INTERIM BLMK Primary Care Guidelines for the Management of Chronic Non-Cancer Pain in Adults
MHRA Drug Safety Update: Transdermal fentanyl patches for non-cancer pain: do not use in opioid-naive patients (Sept 2020)
NICE CG173: Neuropathic pain in adults: pharmacological management in non-specialist settings
NICE CG95: Chest pain of recent onset - March 2010
NICE NG59: Low back pain and sciatica in over 16s: assessment and management
NICE TA610 Pentosan polysulfate sodium for treating bladder pain syndrome
Prolonged-release opioids: Removal of indication for relief of post-operative pain