Achieving value and sustainability in prescribing medication: consultation

Closes 8 Sep 2024

Dosulepin

Recommendations

  • prescribe only if for an exception or indication named in this guidance
  • consider deprescribing in individuals currently prescribed this item where appropriate
  • prescribe only if no other item or intervention is clinically appropriate
  • prescribe only if no other item or intervention is available
23a. Do you agree or disagree with the recommendation that dosulepin should only be prescribed for an exception or indication named in this guidance?
23b. Do you agree or disagree with the recommendation to deprescribe dosulepin in individuals where appropriate?
23c. Do you agree or disagree with the recommendation to only prescribe dosulepin if no other item or intervention is clinically appropriate or available?
23d. Please provide any further comments on the recommendations for dosulepin.