North East and North Cumbria
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10 Musculoskeletal and joint diseases
10-02-02 Skeletal muscle relaxants

Baclofen
First Choice
  • The following baclofen intrachecal injections (unlicensedunlicensed) are also approved; 36mg in 12ml, and 72mg in 12ml intrathecal injections.Red Traffic Light

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Diazepam
First Choice
  • Note: diazepam 10mg tablets are no longer on the formulary. 

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Cannabis extract Sativex®
Formulary
  • cannabidiol 2.5mg/dronabinol 2.7mg per dose oromucosal spray
  • approved to treat moderate to severe spasticity in adults with multiple sclerosis in line with NICE Amber
Link  NENC Shared Care Protocol: Sativex (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol / cannabidiol) Oromucosal Spray
Link  NICE NG144: Cannabis-based medicinal products

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Dantrolene
Formulary

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Tizanidine
Formulary
  • Approved for use on advice from neurologists when other treatments are unsuitable.

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