Online Formulary

Drug Status Key

On Formulary
Specialist Initiation

On formulary but requires initiation by a specialist.
GPs may then take on maintenance prescribing -
Using the Formulary (eastkentformulary.nhs.uk)
Shared Care
Hospital Only
Not Recommended

Preferences

First Line
Second Line
Third Line
No Preference

8.1.1.1 Antimetabolites

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Azathioprine

NICE

EMC

Immunosuppressant Prescribing Update, June 2016

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Immunosuppressant Prescribing Update, June 2016

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Drug	Section
Azathioprine	8.1.1.1 Antimetabolites
Ciclosporin	8.1.1.2 Calcineurin inhibitors and related drugs
Mycophenolate	8.1.1.4 Purine synthesis inhibitors
Sirolimus	8.1.1.2 Calcineurin inhibitors and related drugs
Tacrolimus	8.1.1.2 Calcineurin inhibitors and related drugs

Azathioprine 25mg tablets

Pack	Price
100 tablet
28 tablet	£1.16
50 tablet

Azathioprine 50mg tablets

Pack	Price
100 tablet
50 tablet
56 tablet	£1.55

Azathioprine 50mg powder for solution for injection vials

Pack	Price
1 vial	£15.38