Modafinil

BNF:
4.4
Status:
Do Not Prescribe (DNP), Green - after consultant/specialist initiation
Decision Date:
July 2013
 

Comments

DO NOT PRESCRIBE (DNP): for fatigue in multiple sclerosis and all other indications except narcolpesy and narcolepsy secondary to Parkinson's disease.

GREEN following specialist initiation: to treat narcolepsy and narcolepsy secondary to Parkinson's disease.

There is an increased risk of congenital malformations if used during pregnancy (MHRA November 2020)

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