Joint Formulary & PAD

Infliximab - Localised Psoriasis

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Status 1

Red
Formulations :
  • Injection
Associated Icons :
SPC
Restrictions / Comments :
Important

Dermatology specialist team only.

PAD Profile

ChemicalSubstance :
Infliximab
Indication :
Localised Psoriasis
Group Name :
Keywords :
Biologic, immunosuppressant, Cytokine modulator, TNF Alpha Inhibitor, DMARD, bDmard, Disease modulating, Dermatology, biosimilar, high impact sites, PGA, Physicians Global Assessment
Brand Names Include :
Remicade, Remsima, Inflectra, Flixabi, Zessly
Important Information :
Latest Additions Date From :
Latest Additions Date To :
Guidelines :
Supporting Documents :
1

Committee Recommendations (1)

The Surrey Heartlands integrated care system Area Prescribing Committee (APC) agree the following immunomodulators for use in localised psoriasis

  • Etanercept    
  •  Infliximab
  • Adalimumab    
  •  Ustekinumab    
  • Secukinumab
  • Ixekizumab 
  • Certolizumab   
  • Guselkumab

For use in the following body areas
•    Head and neck – includes face and scalp
•    Nails
•    Genitals
•    Hands and feet
•    Flexures

These are all RED drugs, and the Dermatology teams will complete Blueteq forms for initiation and continuation.