Haloperidol DM&D Under review

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Coding system
Dictionary of Medicines and Devices
Coding system release
2023 1.1.0
Organisation
OpenSAFELY
Codelist ID
opensafely/haloperidol-dmd
Version ID
5393839e

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Description

This code list includes all formulations of haloperidol, except for long acting depot formulations of haloperidol decanoate. Haloperidol is a first generation antipsychotic and a potent dopamine antagonist. It is licensed for a wide range of indications including the treatment of psychotic disorders, management of behavioral and psychiatric symptoms of dementia, acute delirium, chorea and tics, nausea and vomiting in post operative or palliative care and restlessness and confusion in palliative care.

Methodology

This list was developed using the available formulations for Haloperidol described in Chapter 4.2 of the BNF. Formulations that contained Haloperidol decanoate were not included. Formulations that included Haloperidol acetate were included.

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