- Indication
- Epilepsy (prescribe by brand)
- RAG rating
- Amber initiation
- Document type
- Prescribing guideline
- Place
- Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB
- Output type
- Pharmacy / Prescribing
Midazolam (Epistatus)
Prescribe by brand
Buccolam® and Epistatus® are not interchangeable and there is high risk of harm if patients receive the incorrect brand and strength of buccal midazolam.
See MHRA Drug Safety Update: Buccal midazolam (Buccolamâ–¼): new authorised medicine for paediatric use December 2014 for further information