North East and North Cumbria
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4 Central nervous system
04-01-01 Daridorexant

Daridorexant Quviviq®
Formulary

25mg and 50mg tablets

Green plus for the treatment of adults with long-term insomnia in line with NICE guidance, via NHS Sleep Clinics at:

  • Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust;
  • South Tees Hosptials NHS Foundation Trust; and 
  • The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
  • First 3 months supply from secondary care with a review at 3 months. If effective, transfer to primary care with a further 1 month supply from secondary care to allow for handover

 

Red for children aged 10-18 with severe sleep disturbance (off-label) 

Second line, where behavioural measures and first line hypnotic therapy with melatonin have both been insufficient and who require secondary care input due to disability.

Link  NICE TA922: Daridorexant for treating long-term insomnia

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