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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.