Achieving value and sustainability in prescribing medication: consultation

Closes 8 Sep 2024

Alimemazine

Recommendations

  • prescribe only if for an exception or indication named in this guidances
  • condifer 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 interventsion is available

 

Exceptions:
• As a premedication to anaesthesia in children two to six years old.

18a. Do you agree or disagree with the recommendation that alimemazine is only prescribed for an exception or indication named in this guidance?
18b. Do you agree or disagree with the recommendation to deprescribe alimemazine in individuals where appropriate?
18c. Do you agree or disagree with the recommendation to only prescribe alimemazine if no other item or intervention is clinically appropriate or available?
18d. Please provide any further comments on the recommendations for alimemazine.