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Search Results : Uveitis (Azathioprine - Uveitis)

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NFD1

Non formulary

NFD2

Not assessed for formulary status. Apply to APC / DTC before use.

CD

Controlled drug. Prescribing and/or storage requirements may apply

R

Restrictions apply

Safety Alert

Unlicensed - no UK marketing license in place

Off Label

Not licensed for this indication.

NHSE

Treatment commissioned by NHS England

CDF

Cancer Drugs Fund

ICB

Treatment commissioned by the ICB

BlueTeq form to be completed

Link to the NICE website

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View the treatment summary for {padindicationname} on https://www.medicines.org.uk

Status Key

Red

Specialist ONLY drugs - treatment initiated and continued by specialist clinicians

Amber

Prescribing initiated and stabilised by specialist but has potential to transfer to primary care under a formal shared care agreement

Green

GPs (or non-medical prescribers in primary care) are able to take full responsibility for initiation and continuation of prescribing.

Green (see narrative)

GPs (or non-medical prescribers in primary care) are able to take full responsibility for initiation and continuation of prescribing. Please refer to the narrative on the Drug Profile page where additional information may be conveyed as to the place in therapy or restrictions for use that have been locally agreed.

Non Formulary

Not recommended for use in any health setting across the Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care System

Blue

Prescribing initiated and stabilised by specialist but has potential to transfer to primary care WITHOUT a formal shared care agreement. Please note that in some circumstances a specialist may recommend that prescribing can be started in primary care.

See narrative

See narrative - may be applied in instances where a traffic light status has not yet been agreed but an entry to the formulary has been made to clarify interim arrangements.

Drug

Indication

Status

Restrictions/Comments

Formulary Status

Links

1. Azathioprine

Drug:

Azathioprine

Indication :

Uveitis

Status :

Amber

Formulations :

Oral suspension
Tablets

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Click on drug name for specific shared care document.

General principles for shared care found here: https://surrey.res.services/PAD/Profile/NonClinicalProfile/9136

https://www.gov.uk/drug-safety-update/thiopurines-and-intrahepatic-cholestasis-of-pregnancy

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

Off Label

Drug:

Ciclosporin

Indication :

Uveitis

Status :

Amber

Formulations :

Capsules
Oral solution

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Prescribe by brand

Click on drug name for specific shared care document.

General principles for shared care found here: https://surrey.res.services/PAD/Profile/NonClinicalProfile/9136

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

Off Label

3. Methotrexate

Drug:

Methotrexate

Indication :

Uveitis

Status :

Amber

Formulations :

Injection
Tablets

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Methotrexate: advise patients to take precautions in the sun to avoid photosensitivity reactions - GOV.UK

WEEKLY dosing. Tablets - only prescribe as 2.5mg. DO NOT prescribe or supply 10mg tablets - Methotrexate once-weekly for autoimmune diseases: new measures to reduce risk of fatal overdose due to inadvertent daily instead of weekly dosing - GOV.UK

Click on drug name for specific shared care document.

General principles for shared care found here: https://surrey.res.services/PAD/Profile/NonClinicalProfile/9136

Photosensitivity risk - https://www.gov.uk/drug-safety-update/methotrexate-advise-patients-to-take-precautions-in-the-sun-to-avoid-photosensitivity-reactions

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SASH

SABP

Links :

Off Label

4. Mycophenolate mofetil

Drug:

Mycophenolate mofetil

Indication :

Uveitis

Status :

Amber

Formulations :

Capsules
Gastro-resistant tablets
Oral suspension
Tablets

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Click on drug name for specific shared care document.

General principles for shared care found here: https://surrey.res.services/PAD/Profile/NonClinicalProfile/9136

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

Off Label

5. Atropine sulfate

Drug:

Atropine sulfate

Indication :

Uveitis

Status :

Red

Formulations :

Eye drops
Eye drops (preservative free
unit dose)

Restrictions / Comments:

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

SABP

Links :

Drug:

Bevacizumab

Indication :

Uveitis

Status :

Red

Formulations :

Intravitreal injection

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

2nd line option where intravitreal dexamethasone is contraindicated

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

SABP

Links :

ICB

Off Label

7. Cyclopentolate hydrochloride

Drug:

Cyclopentolate hydrochloride

Indication :

Uveitis

Status :

Red

Formulations :

Eye drops
Eye drops (preservative free
unit dose)

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

eye drops 0.5%, 1%

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

SABP

Links :

8. Dexamethasone

Drug:

Dexamethasone

Indication :

Uveitis

Status :

Red

Formulations :

Intravitreal implant

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Ophthalmology specialists only

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

SABP

Links :

ICB

9. Fluocinolone acetonide

Drug:

Fluocinolone acetonide

Indication :

Uveitis

Status :

Red

Formulations :

Intravitreal implant

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Ophthalmology specialists only.

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

SABP

Links :

ICB

10. Homatropine hydrobromide

Drug:

Homatropine hydrobromide

Indication :

Uveitis

Status :

Red

Formulations :

Eye drops

Restrictions / Comments:

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SASH

SABP

SABP

Links :

Drug:

Infliximab

Indication :

Uveitis

Status :

Red

Formulations :

Not Specified

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

NHSE Specialist Commissioned services only. Not routinely commissioned.

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

Primary Care

ASPH

ASPH

RSFT

RSFT

SASH

SASH

SABP

SABP

Links :

NHSE