Joint Formulary & PAD

Aflibercept - Retinal Vein Occlusion

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PAD Profile

ChemicalSubstance :
Aflibercept
Indication :
Retinal Vein Occlusion
Group Name :
Keywords :
CRVO, RVO, BRVO
Brand Names Include :
Eylea
Important Information :
Latest Additions Date From :
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Supporting Documents :
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Other Indications

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

Other Drugs

Below are listed other drugs that are used to treat Retinal Vein Occlusion.

Committee Recommendations (2)

The PCN recommends Aflibercept as a treatment option for treating visual impairment caused by macular oedema after branch retinal vein occlusion in line with NICE TA409 (28th September 2016). Aflibercept is a payment by results excluded drug which will be considered RED on the traffic light system.

The PCN recommends aflibercept (Eylea®) as a treatment option for the first line treatment of visual impairment caused by macular oedema secondary to central retinal vein occlusion in line with NICE TA 305 (February 2014) and the NICE FAQ document relating to local formularies (link to document below). Aflibercept will be considered RED on the traffic light system