Appendix 1- Full list of medications taken listed by BNF section and subsection No % of BNF Drug type Common example of pts pts Section taking taking 1 Gastro-Intestinal system 1.1 Chronic bowel disorders Mesalazine(8) 8 1.6 1.3 Acute diarrhoea Loperamide(1) 1 0.2 1.6 Antispasmodics Hyoscine(10), Meberverine(4), Pirenzepine(4), 21 4.2 Tetrabenazine(2) 1.4.1 Dyspepsia Gaviscon(3) 3 0.6 1.4.2 Ulcer healing drugs Lansoprazole(74), Omeprazole(43), Ranitidine(13), 138 27.6 Pirenzepine(4) 2 Cardiovascular system 2.1 Positive inotropes Digoxin(5) 5 1 2.1 Antiarrhythmics Amiodarone(2), Sotalol(1) 3 0.6 2.1 Peripheral vasodilators Naftidrofuryl(*) 0 0 2.3.2 Oral anticoagulants Warfarin(9), Rivaroxaban(8), Apixaban(7), Dabigatran(1) 25 5 2.3.2 Antiplatelet drugs Aspirin(29), Clopidogrel(16) 45 9 2.4.1 Beta blockers Propranolol(21), Bisprolol(19), Atenolol(5) 45 9 2.4.1 Vasodilator antihypertensives Minoxidil(*) 0 0 2.4.1 Centrally acting antihypertensives Moxonidine(1) 1 0.2 2.4.1 Calcium channel blockers Amlodipine(28), Felodipine(11), Nifedipine(2) 43 8.6 Diltiazem(1) 2.4.1 ACE inhibitors Ramipril(31), Lisinopril(8), Perindopril(11), Enalapril(1) 51 10.2 2.4.1 angiotensin II receptor antagonists Losartan(7), Candesartan(4), Valsartan(2) 13 2.6 2.6 Lipid regulators Simvastatin(49), Astovastatin(39), Rosuvastatin(3), 93 18.6 Pravastatin(2) 2.7 Antithrombotics Ticagrelor(1) 1 0.2 2.7 Nitrates Isosorbide(6), Glyceryl trinitrate(5) 11 2.2 2.7 Other antianginal drugs Nicorandil(1), Ivabradine(1) 2 0.4 2.8 Diuretics Furosemide(27), Sprinolactone(10), 51 10.2 Bendroflumethiazide(8), Indapamide(2) 3 Respiratory system 0 3.1 Bronchodilators Tiotropium(4), Ipratropium bromide(3) 7 1.4 3.1 Beta 2 agonists Salbutamol(49), Formoterol (1) 50 10 3.1 Inhaled corticosteriods Beclometasone(15), Budesonide(5), 27 5.4 Futicasone(5), Fostair(2) 4 Nervous system 4.1 Drugs for dementia Donazepil(4), Memantine(3), Rivastigmine(1), Ri- 9 1.8 vastigmine(1), Galantamine(1) 4.5 Nausea and Vertigo Metoclopramide(4), Betahistine(2), Domperidone(1), 8 1.6 Prochlorperazine(1) 4.6 Opioid analgesics Tremadol(8), Oramorph(6), Buprenorphine(2), 19 3.8 Fentanyl(1) 4.8 Substance dependence Methadone(2) 2 0.4 4.3.1 Hypnotics and anxiolytics Lorazepam(39), Diazepam(30), Zoplicone(23), 96 19.2 Temazepam(2) 4.3.2 CNS stimulants Methylphenidate(3), Lisdexamfetamine(1) 4 0.8 4.3.3 Antimanic drugs Lithium(4), Atomoxetine(3), Valproic acid(1) 8 1.6 4.3.3 Anti-epileptics Sodium Valproate(73), Lamotrigine(30), 260 52 Pregabalin(28), Levetiracetam(28) 4.3.4 Tricyclic antidepressants Amitriptylene(20), Dosulepin(3), Lofepramine(1), 25 5 Clomipramine(1) 4.3.4 Selective serotonin reuptake inhibs Sertraline(39), Fluoxetine(26), Citalopram(24), 97 19.4 (SSRIs) Paroxetine(5) 4.3.4 Other antidepressants Mirtazepine(22), Duloxetine(7), Venlafaxine(6) 35 7 4.3.6 Antipsychotic drugs Risperidone(73), Aripiprazole(16), Clozapine(14), 173 34.6 Quetiapine(13) 4.3.6 Antipsychotic depot injections Zuclopenthixol(13), Promethazine(11), 15 3 Flupenthixol(2), Paliperidone(2) 4.4.2 Anti-parkinsonian Procyclidine(40), Rotigotine(3), Selegiline(2), 56 11.2 Levodopa(2) 4.6.1 Headache Sumatriptan(1) 1 0.2 5 Infection 5.6.4 Antiretrovirals Abacavir with Dolutegravir and Lamivudine(1) 1 0.2 6 Endocrine system 6.3.1 Insulins Insulin(17) 17 3.4 6.3.1 Oral antidiabetic drugs Metformin(38), Glicazide(9), Sitagliptin(3), Linagliptin(2) 55 11 6.9 Thyroid and anti-thyroid drugs Levothyroxine(51) 51 10.2 6.2 Corticosteroids Prednisolone(7), Hydrocortisone(2), 13 2.6 Dexamethasone(1), Fludrocortisone(1) 6.4 Bisphosphonates Alendronic acid(10), Zolendronic acid(1) 12 2.4 7 Genito-urinary System 7.1 Urinary frequency / retention Solifenacin(6), Doxazosin(6), Tamsulosin(7), 29 5.8 Tolterodine(3) 8 Immune system and malignant disease 8.1 Immunosuppressants Azathioprine(1), Tacrolimus(1) 2 0.4 8.3 Cytotoxics Methotrexate(5), Hydroxycarbamide(2) 7 1.4 9 Blood and nutrition Colecalciferol(3) 3 10 Musculoskeletal system 10.2 Gout Allopurinol(7) 7 1.4 10.3 Neuromuscular disorders Baclofen(16) Quinine(4), Dantrolene(1),Tizanidine(1) 22 4.4 10.4 Non steroidal antiinflammatory Diclofenac(6), Naproxen(1) 7 1.4 drugs (NSAIDS) Numbers in brackets indicate number of patients taking this drug (*) Denotes drug did not feature in the audit but given as an example for illustrative purposes.