MTW NHS Trust West Kent CCG

Drug Status Key

  • Preferred
  • Second Line
  • Third Line
  • Specialist Initiation
  • Hospital Only
  • Not Approved for Formulary

Narcolepsy

Drugs used in the treatment of narcolepsy include dexamfetamine and methyphenindate. Treatment choice would be led by a specialist.

Solriamfetol can only be prescribed at a tertiary specialist centre with expertise in treating narcolepsy and in accordance with the NICE guidance below.

NICE Guidance

TA758: Solriamfetol for treating excessive daytime sleepiness caused by narcolepsy, January 2022

TA777: Solriamfetol for treating excessive daytime sleepiness caused by obstructive sleep apnoea, March 2022