Achieving value and sustainability in prescribing medication: consultation

Closes 8 Sep 2024

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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.
24a. Do you agree or disagree with the recommendation that dronedarone should only be prescribed for an exception or indication named in this guidance?
24b. Do you agree or disagree with the recommendation to deprescribe dronedarone in individuals where appropriate?
24c. Do you agree or disagree with the recommendation to only prescribe dronedarone if no other item or intervention is clinically appropriate or available?
24d. Please provide any further comments on the recommendations for dronedarone.