GREEN after consultant/specialist initiation: For psychosis, bipolar disorder (CG185), depression (Decision date - October 2022)
The standard release tablets which are taken twice daily are the preferred option over the more expensive once daily MR preparation.
NB: standard release tablets should be taken once daily when prescribed for the treatment of depression in bipolar disorder.
GREY: Quetiapine MR, may be prescribed under exceptional circumstances:
The preferred MR branded generic is Brancico XL (decision date - July 2018) or Sondate XL (decision date - Sept 2018).