Joint Formulary & PAD

Hepatitis A and B vaccine - Travel immunisation

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Status 1

Non Formulary
Formulations :
  • Intramuscular injection (IM)
Associated Icons :
NFD1
SPC
Restrictions / Comments :
Important

NOT to be supplied on the NHS for travel.
Travellers requiring vaccination should receive this via a private service.

PAD Profile

ChemicalSubstance :
Hepatitis A and B vaccine
Indication :
Travel immunisation
Group Name :
Keywords :
travel vaccines, travel vaccinations, Hep AB for travel
Brand Names Include :
Twinrix, Ambrix
Important Information :
Latest Additions Date From :
Latest Additions Date To :
Guidelines :
Supporting Documents :
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Committee Recommendations (1)

Combined hepatitis A & B vaccines (Twinrix and Ambrix) are NOT recommended for routine prescribing for travel purposes and are considered BLACK on the traffic light system

In the small cohort of patients who require BOTH the hepatitis A and B for travel purposes, the vaccines should be supplied separately with the hepatitis A on FP10 prescription and the hepatitis B as a private supply.

Hepatitis B vaccination for TRAVEL purposes is not commissioned under the NHS and should be prescribed / supplied privately for this indication

Other Indications

Below are listed other indications that Hepatitis A and B vaccine is used to treat.