Ciclosporin

Indication

Dry eye disease that has not improved despite treatment with artificial tears (NICE TA369)

NICE TA369 - Ciclosporin for treating dry eye disease that has not improved despite treatment with artificial tears

Amber level 0

Brand:

Ikervis®

Nice TA:

369

Commissioning responsibility:

PbR excluded:

No

BNF chapter:

Eye

Background

Ciclosporin is recommended as an option, within its marketing authorisation, for treating severe keratitis (inflammation of the cornea) in adult patients with dry eye disease that has not improved despite treatment with tear substitutes.

Recommendation

LSCMMG Recommendation:

Amber level 0

Reason for decision:

Suitable for GP prescribing following recommendation/initiation by specialist

Supporting documents:

Decisions of Lancashire local decision making groups

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Last Updated: 01 - Jan - 2016