test announcement
31/08/23 - Anti-D (RHO) immunoglobulin solution for injection 250 units removed (Formulary review).
| Product | Indication | Local/National guidance |
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Intraveneous immunoglobulin (IVIg) Authoriser: Specialist consultant Supplier: Issued by pharmacy on receipt of completed Scottish IVIG Request form |
All immunoglobulin indications (including primary immunodeficiency) within national guidance (opposite). First-line therapy (red) or equal first-line therapy with another medicine(s) (blue) are approved for use within NHS Highland. Requests for all other indications should follow non-Formulary processes. |
Clinical guidelines for immunoglobulin use, 2nd edition update for Scotland Clinical guidelines for immunoglobulin use, 3rd edition update for Scotland |
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Anti-D (Rh0) Immunoglobulin 500 units (D-GAM) and 1500 units (Rhophylac) Authoriser: Medical staff Supplier: |
Prevention of hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn (HDFN). Routine antenatal anti-D prophylaxis RAADP. |
BCSH: Anti-D immunoglobulin for the prevention of haemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn NICE TA156 |
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Anti-hepatitis B Immunoglobulin injection 500 units Authoriser: Medical staff Supplier: Casualty departments. Further stock and advice: |
Post-exposure prophylaxis Prevention in at-risk neonates (administered with Hepatitis B vaccine). |
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Anti-tetanus Immunoglobulin injection 250 units Authoriser: Medical staff Supplier: Casualty departments. Further stock and advice: |
Prophylaxis for tetanus-prone wounds. Treatment of clinical tetanus. |
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Anti-varicella zoster Immunoglobulin injection 250 units Authoriser: Medical staff Supplier: Further stock and advice: |
Post-exposure prophylaxis in high-risk individuals. | |
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Anti-rabies Immunoglobulin injection Authoriser: Medical staff Supplier: Further stock and advice: |
Post-exposure prophylaxis (administered with rabies vaccine). | |
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Human Normal Immunoglobulin injection (Subgam 1000mg) Authoriser: Medical staff Supplier: Further stock and advice: |
Measles prophylaxis for immunocompetent infants and pregnant women as per National Guidance. |
Guidelines on Post-Exposure Prophylaxis for measles June 2019 (publishing.service.gov.uk) |
Solution for intravenous infusion (contact Pharmacy for available brand) (specialist recommendation only)
Solution for subcutaneous injection (contact Pharmacy for available brand) (specialist recommendation only)
Solution for injection 500 units, 1500 units (specialist recommendation only)
Solution for injection 500 units, intramuscular (specialist recommendation only)
Solution for injection 250 units, intramuscular (specialist recommendation only)
Solution for injection 250mg, intramuscular (specialist recommendation only)
Solution for injection 500 units, intramuscular (specialist recommendation only)
TAM (Treatments and Medicines) NHS Highland