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Decisions 18th October 2016

At the meeting that took place on 18th October, the following decisions were agreed:

 

New Drug Requests

 

Approved

Dermatonics Heel balm® (TLS Blue)

  • Approved for inclusion onto the formulary for diabetic patients at risk from ulceration under recommendation from podiatry services.

Betamethasone and calcipotriol (Enstilar® foam) (TLS Green)

  • Approved for inclusion onto the formulary for the topical treatment of body psoriasis vulgaris in adults.

Esomeprazole granules (TLS Blue)

  • Approved for inclusion onto the formulary for paediatric patients with NG tubes, or second line in children with swallowing difficulties.

 

Other

Guanfacine

  • The JFG discussed the application but agreed to await the applicant to be present at the next meeting to make a final decision.

Rituximab

  • The JFG agreed for rituximab in TTP to be included on the formulary for TTP as previously agreed at the Commissioning Advisory forum in 2011. 

 

Shared Care Protocols/TLS Change in Status

  • None