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Decisions 20th October 2020

Decisions 20th October 2020

At the meeting on the 20th October the following decisions were agreed

 

New Drug Requests

Approved

Sulfur hexafluoride lipid microspheres (SonoVue) (TLS Red)

  • for characterising indeterminate liver lesions, assessment of vascularity or blood flow for patients where an MRI or CT scan is unsuitable

Vedolizumab and Infliximab (TLS Red)

  • subcutaneous route as an alternative to IV formulations for formulary approved indications

Shared Care Protocols/TLS changes

Nil 

Other Formulary Decisions:

Hydrocortisone rectal aerosol (Colifoam®) (TLS Green)

  • -removed from formulary as discontinued

Budesonide foam enema 

  • change from TLS Blue to TLS Green first line option instead

Independence Wound Protection/Collection Pouch Covers:  VAP 1 (small), VAP 2 (regular), VAP 3 (large). 

  • Dialysis pouch covers are not routinely recommended by renal dialysis teams, advise the patient to contact the dialysis team before purchasing covers.