October 2023: Lurasidone added to the formulary after commissioning policies accepted in Devon

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October 2023: Lurasidone added to the formulary after commissioning policies accepted in Devon


Lurasidone 18.5mg, 37mg and 74mg tablets have been added to the formulary as an amber (specialist input) option for the management of schizophrenia in line with the Devon commissioning policy (see below).

The routine commissioning of lurasidone is accepted in Devon for the management of schizophrenia in adults only in line with specified criteria.

The routine commissioning of lurasidone is accepted in Devon for the management of schizophrenia in children and adolescents (aged 13 years and above) only in line with specified criteria.

See here for other updates to the formulary.