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4 Central nervous system
04-02-02 Antipsychotic depot injections

For detailed information on prescribing long-acting antopsychotic injections, see the following North of England information sheet.

Guidance on the Use of Antipsychotic Long-acting Injections in North of England

 


Zuclopenthixol Decanoate
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Aripiprazole Abilify Maintena®
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  • NTAG approved for the treatment of schizophrenia as per its licensed indication and as outlined in the Guidance on the Use of Antipsychotic Long-acting Injections in the North of England.
Link  Aripiprazole (Abilify Maintena®, Otsuka Pharmaceuticals) long acting injection for schizophrenia
Link  TEWV Shared Care Guidelines for Aripiprazole

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Flupentixol Decanoate
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Haloperidol Decanoate
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Paliperidone
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  • NTAG approved for the treatment of schizophrenia as per its licensed indication and as outlined in the Guidance on the Use of Antipsychotic Long-acting Injections in the North of England.
Link  Paliperidone long acting injection (Xeplion®) and Paliperidone 3 monthly injection (Trevicta®) Janssen-Cilag for schizophrenia.
Link  TEWV Paliperidone LAI – Shared Care Guidelines

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Risperidone Risperdal Consta®
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  • Only for use by psychiatrists in accordance with NTAG guidelines.

 


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Zuclopenthixol Acetate Clopixol Acuphase®
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  • For short-term use by NTW.


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Olanzapine Embonate ZypAdhera®
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