Joint Formulary & PAD

Bevacizumab - Wet age-related macular degeneration

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Status 1

Non Formulary
Formulations :
  • Intravitreal injection
Associated Icons :
Guidelines
NFD1
Off Label
SPC
Restrictions / Comments :
Important

Avastin is not supported for use in wet AMD

PAD Profile

ChemicalSubstance :
Bevacizumab
Indication :
Wet age-related macular degeneration
Group Name :
Keywords :
wAMD, wet AMD
Brand Names Include :
Avastin
Important Information :
Latest Additions Date From :
06 Aug 2025
Latest Additions Date To :
Supporting Documents :
1

Other Indications

Below are listed other indications that Bevacizumab is used to treat.

Other Drugs

Below are listed other drugs that are used to treat Wet age-related macular degeneration.

Committee Recommendations (1)

The Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care System Area Prescribing Committee have considered implementation of the NHS England Commissioning Guidance for Wet Age Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) and a NON-FORMULARY traffic light status was agreed for Bevacizumab (Avastin) for use in wet AMD.