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AbacavirAn NRTI used with other antiretrovirals in selected HIV treatment regimens.2 medicinesView AbacavirAbirateroneAn androgen-biosynthesis inhibitor used with specialist supervision for selected prostate cancers.1 medicineView AbirateroneAcamprosateA medicine used with psychosocial support to help maintain abstinence from alcohol.1 medicineView AcamprosateAcarboseAn alpha-glucosidase inhibitor used to reduce post-meal glucose rises in type 2 diabetes.1 medicineView AcarboseAceclofenacAn NSAID used for selected painful inflammatory joint and musculoskeletal conditions.1 medicineView AceclofenacAcetazolamideA carbonic anhydrase inhibitor used for selected eye, neurological, altitude and fluid conditions.1 medicineView AcetazolamideAciclovirAn antiviral used for selected herpes simplex and varicella-zoster infections.1 medicineView AciclovirAcitretinAn oral retinoid used by specialists for severe psoriasis and selected keratinisation disorders.1 medicineView AcitretinAdapaleneA topical retinoid used for acne, with irritation and sun-sensitivity precautions.1 medicineView AdapaleneAlbendazoleAn anthelmintic used for selected intestinal and tissue worm infections.1 medicineView AlbendazoleAlendronic AcidA bisphosphonate used to reduce fracture risk in selected people with osteoporosis.1 medicineView Alendronic AcidAlfacalcidolAn active vitamin D analogue used for selected calcium and bone disorders.2 medicinesView AlfacalcidolAlfuzosinAn alpha-1 blocker used to improve urinary symptoms from benign prostate enlargement.1 medicineView AlfuzosinAllopurinolA xanthine oxidase inhibitor used to lower uric acid in selected long-term conditions.1 medicineView AllopurinolAmantadineA neurological medicine used for selected Parkinsonian symptoms and treatment-related movement problems.1 medicineView AmantadineAmbrisentanAn endothelin receptor antagonist used by specialists for selected pulmonary arterial hypertension.1 medicineView AmbrisentanAmilorideA potassium-sparing diuretic used in selected blood-pressure and fluid-retention plans.2 medicinesView AmilorideAmiodaroneAn antiarrhythmic used for selected serious heart-rhythm disorders under close monitoring.1 medicineView AmiodaroneAmitriptylineA tricyclic antidepressant used for depression and selected pain or headache conditions.2 medicinesView AmitriptylineAmlodipineA calcium-channel blocker used for high blood pressure and selected angina.3 medicinesView AmlodipineAmoxicillinA penicillin antibiotic used for selected susceptible bacterial infections.5 medicinesView AmoxicillinAmpicillinA penicillin antibiotic used for selected susceptible bacterial infections.1 medicineView AmpicillinAnastrozoleAn aromatase inhibitor used in selected hormone-sensitive breast cancer treatment.2 medicinesView AnastrozoleApixabanA factor Xa inhibitor used to prevent or treat selected blood clots.1 medicineView ApixabanAripiprazoleAn antipsychotic used for selected psychotic, bipolar and related conditions.1 medicineView AripiprazoleAtenololA beta blocker used for selected blood-pressure, angina and heart-rhythm conditions.1 medicineView AtenololAtomoxetineA non-stimulant medicine used as part of selected ADHD treatment plans.1 medicineView AtomoxetineAtorvastatinA statin used to lower LDL cholesterol and cardiovascular risk in selected people.1 medicineView AtorvastatinAvanafilA PDE5 inhibitor used for erectile dysfunction after cardiovascular and interaction checks.4 medicinesView AvanafilAzathioprineAn immunosuppressant used in selected autoimmune diseases and transplant care.1 medicineView AzathioprineAzelaic AcidA topical medicine used for acne and selected rosacea symptoms.1 medicineView Azelaic AcidAzelastineAn antihistamine supplied in nasal or eye formulations for selected allergy symptoms.2 medicinesView AzelastineAzilsartanAn angiotensin receptor blocker used for high blood pressure.3 medicinesView AzilsartanAzithromycinA macrolide antibiotic used for selected infections caused by susceptible bacteria.2 medicinesView Azithromycin