North East and North Cumbria
ICS Formulary
 
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4 Central nervous system
04-05-01 Anti-obesity drugs acting on the gastro-intestinal tract

Orlistat
Formulary
  • Only approved for use in accordance with NICE guidance. 
Link  MHRA Drug Safety Update (March 2014): Orlistat: theoretical interaction with antiretroviral HIV medicines

Green View adult BNF  View SPC online  View childrens BNF
Naltrexone/ bupropion Mysimba®
Non Formulary
  • 8 mg naltrexone /90 mg bupropion prolonged-release tablets
  • Naltrexone–bupropion is not recommended within its marketing authorisation for managing overweight and obesity in adults alongside a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity in line with NICE
Link  NICE TA494: Naltrexone–bupropion for managing overweight and obesity

Not Recomended View adult BNF  View SPC online  View childrens BNF