Achieving value and sustainability in prescribing medication: consultation
Dronedarone
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
Exceptions:
- Should only be prescribed for individuals who meet the SMC restriction criteria: prevention of recurrence of AF in individuals in whom beta-blockers, class 1c drugs or amiodarone are contra-indicated, ineffective or not tolerated and when appropriate monitoring is in place. Treatment should be initiated on specialist advice only.