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Eye / Bacterial eye infection
  azithromycin Not approved for prescribing
  Oral suspension
Azithromycin (Non-proprietary)
Zithromax (Pfizer Ltd)
  Powder for solution for infusion
Azithromycin (Non-proprietary)
Zedbac (Aspire Pharma Ltd) Not approved for prescribing
  Eye drops
Azyter (Thea Pharmaceuticals Ltd) Not approved for prescribing
  Oral tablet
Azithromycin (Non-proprietary)
  Oral capsule
Azithromycin (Non-proprietary)
Zithromax (Pfizer Ltd)
  cefuroxime Non-formulary at HHFT and not suitable for primary care prescribing
  Oral suspension
Zinnat (Sandoz Ltd)
  Powder for solution for injection
Cefuroxime (Non-proprietary)
Aprokam (Thea Pharmaceuticals Ltd) Non-formulary at HHFT and not suitable for primary care prescribing
Ximaract (Bausch & Lomb UK Ltd)
Zinacef (Sandoz Ltd)
  Oral tablet
Cefuroxime (Non-proprietary)
Zinnat (Sandoz Ltd)
  chloramphenicol Joint formulary choice
  Powder for solution for injection
Chloramphenicol (Non-proprietary)
  Ear drops
Chloramphenicol (Non-proprietary)
  Eye drops
Chloramphenicol (Non-proprietary) Joint formulary choice
Eykappo (Aspire Pharma Ltd) Joint formulary choice
  Eye ointment
Chloramphenicol (Non-proprietary) Joint formulary choice
  Oral capsule
Chloramphenicol (Non-proprietary)
  ciprofloxacin Not approved for prescribing
  Oral suspension
Ciproxin (Bayer Plc)
  Infusion
Ciprofloxacin (Non-proprietary)
  Solution for infusion
Ciprofloxacin (Non-proprietary)
  Ear drops
Cetraxal (Aspire Pharma Ltd)
  Eye drops
Ciloxan (Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd) Not approved for prescribing
  Oral tablet
Ciprofloxacin (Non-proprietary)
  fusidic acid Joint formulary choice
  Oral suspension
Fucidin (LEO Pharma)
  Modified-release drops
Fusidic acid (Non-proprietary)
  Powder and solvent for solution for infusion
Fusidic acid (Non-proprietary)
  Oral tablet
Fucidin (LEO Pharma)
  Cutaneous ointment
Fucidin (LEO Pharma)
  Cutaneous cream
Fusidic acid (Non-proprietary)
Fucidin (LEO Pharma)
  gentamicin Joint formulary choice
  Solution for injection
Gentamicin (Non-proprietary)
Cidomycin (Advanz Pharma)
  Infusion
Gentamicin (Non-proprietary)
  Ear/eye drops solution
Gentamicin (Non-proprietary)
  levofloxacin Hospital only
  Infusion
Levofloxacin (Non-proprietary) Hospital only
  Solution for infusion
Levofloxacin (Non-proprietary) Hospital only
  Nebuliser liquid
Quinsair (Chiesi Ltd)
  Eye drops
Levofloxacin (Non-proprietary) Not approved for prescribing
Eyflox (Aspire Pharma Ltd)
Oftaquix (Santen UK Ltd) Not approved for prescribing
Oxalux (Kestrel Ophthalmics Ltd)
  Oral tablet
Levofloxacin (Non-proprietary)
Evoxil (Kent Pharma (UK) Ltd)
  moxifloxacin Not approved for prescribing
  Infusion
Moxifloxacin (Non-proprietary) Hospital only
  Solution for infusion
Moxifloxacin (Non-proprietary)
  Eye drops
Moxifloxacin (Non-proprietary)
Moxivig (Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd) Not approved for prescribing
  Oral tablet
Moxifloxacin (Non-proprietary)
  netilmicin
  Eye drops
Nettacin (Nordic Pharma Ltd)
  ofloxacin Not approved for prescribing
  Eye drops
Exocin (AbbVie Ltd) Not approved for prescribing
  Oral tablet
Ofloxacin (Non-proprietary)
  propamidine isetionate Not approved for prescribing
  Eye drops
Brolene (Thornton & Ross Ltd) Not approved for prescribing
  tobramycin Not approved for prescribing NICE TA276
  Solution for injection
Tobramycin (Non-proprietary)
  Inhalation powder
Tobi Podhaler (Viatris UK Healthcare Ltd)
  Nebuliser liquid
Tobramycin (Non-proprietary)
Bramitob (Chiesi Ltd)
Munuza (Aristo Pharma Ltd)
TOBI (Viatris UK Healthcare Ltd)
Tymbrineb (Teva UK Ltd)
Vantobra (Pari Medical Ltd)
Eye / Ophthalmic herpes simplex
  aciclovir Specialist knowledge/initiation
  Dispersible tablet
Aciclovir (Non-proprietary)
Zovirax (GlaxoSmithKline UK Ltd)
  Oral suspension
Aciclovir (Non-proprietary) Hospital only
Zovirax (GlaxoSmithKline UK Ltd) Hospital only
  Solution for infusion
Aciclovir (Non-proprietary)
  Powder for solution for infusion
Aciclovir (Non-proprietary) Hospital only
Zovirax I.V. (GlaxoSmithKline UK Ltd) Hospital only
  Eye ointment
Aciclovir (Non-proprietary)
  Oral tablet
Aciclovir (Non-proprietary)
  Cutaneous cream
Aciclovir (Non-proprietary)
Zovirax (GlaxoSmithKline UK Ltd, Haleon UK Ltd)
  ganciclovir Specialist knowledge/initiation
  Powder for solution for infusion
Ganciclovir (Non-proprietary)
Cymevene (Neon Healthcare Ltd)
  Eye gel
Virgan (Thea Pharmaceuticals Ltd) Specialist knowledge/initiation
Eye / Allergic conjunctivitis
  antazoline with xylometazoline Joint formulary choice
  Eye drops
Otrivine Antistin (Thea Pharmaceuticals Ltd) Joint formulary choice
  azelastine hydrochloride Not approved for prescribing
  Eye drops
Azelastine hydrochloride (Non-proprietary) Not approved for prescribing
Optilast (Viatris UK Healthcare Ltd) Not approved for prescribing
  Spray
Azelair (Viatris UK Healthcare Ltd)
Rhinolast (Viatris UK Healthcare Ltd) Not approved for prescribing
  diclofenac sodium Specialist knowledge/initiation
  Modified-release tablet
Diclo-SR (Strides Pharma UK Ltd)
Dicloflex 75mg SR (Dexcel-Pharma Ltd)
Dicloflex Retard (Dexcel-Pharma Ltd)
  Gastro-resistant tablet
Diclofenac sodium (Non-proprietary)
  Modified-release capsule
Diclomax Retard (Galen Ltd)
Diclomax SR (Galen Ltd)
Motifene (Glenwood GmbH)
  Solution for injection
Akis (Flynn Pharma Ltd)
Voltarol (Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd)
  Eye drops
Voltarol Ophtha (Thea Pharmaceuticals Ltd) Specialist knowledge/initiation
Voltarol Ophtha Multidose (Thea Pharmaceuticals Ltd) Specialist knowledge/initiation
  Suppository
Econac (Advanz Pharma)
Voltarol (Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd)
  Cutaneous gel
Diclofenac sodium (Non-proprietary)
Solaraze (Almirall Ltd)
Voltarol Emulgel (Haleon UK Ltd)
  epinastine hydrochloride Not approved for prescribing
  Eye drops
Relestat (AbbVie Ltd) Not approved for prescribing
  ketotifen Not approved for prescribing
  Oral solution
Zaditen (CD Pharma Srl) Not approved for prescribing
  Eye drops
Ketofall (Scope Ophthalmics Ltd)
Zaditen (Thea Pharmaceuticals Ltd) Not approved for prescribing
  Oral tablet
Zaditen (CD Pharma Srl)
  lodoxamide Not approved for prescribing
  Eye drops
Alomide (Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd) Not approved for prescribing
  olopatadine Not approved for prescribing
  Eye drops
Olopatadine (Non-proprietary)
Opatanol (Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd) Not approved for prescribing
  sodium cromoglicate Joint formulary choice
  Oral solution
Sodium cromoglicate (Non-proprietary)
  Eye drops
Sodium cromoglicate (Non-proprietary) Joint formulary choice
Catacrom (Rayner Pharmaceuticals Ltd) Joint formulary choice
Eycrom (Aspire Pharma Ltd)
Opticrom (Thornton & Ross Ltd) Joint formulary choice
  Oral capsule
Sodium cromoglicate (Non-proprietary)
Eye / Inflammatory eye conditions
  adalimumab Non-formulary at HHFT and not suitable for primary care prescribing NICE TA187
NICE TA329
NICE TA199
NICE TA195
NICE TA375
NICE TA715
NICE TA383
NICE TA392
NICE TA146
NICE TA460
  Solution for injection
Adalimumab (Non-proprietary)
Amgevita (Amgen Ltd)
Humira (AbbVie Ltd) Non-formulary at HHFT and not suitable for primary care prescribing
ADALIMUMAB

Dose escalation of Adalimumab is approved for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis

Hyrimoz (Sandoz Ltd)
Idacio (Fresenius Kabi Ltd)
Imraldi (Biogen Idec Ltd)
Yuflyma (Celltrion Healthcare UK Ltd)
  betamethasone Joint formulary choice
  Soluble tablet
Betamethasone (Non-proprietary)
  Solution for injection
Betamethasone (Non-proprietary)
  Ear/eye/nose drops solution
Betnesol (RPH Pharmaceuticals AB)
Vistamethasone (Martindale Pharmaceuticals Ltd)
  Medicated plaster
Betesil (Derma UK Ltd)
  Cutaneous ointment
Betamethasone (Non-proprietary)
Audavate (Accord-UK Ltd)
Betnovate (GlaxoSmithKline UK Ltd)
Diprosone (Organon Pharma (UK) Ltd)
  Cutaneous foam
Bettamousse (RPH Pharmaceuticals AB)
  Cutaneous cream
Betamethasone (Non-proprietary)
Audavate (Accord-UK Ltd)
Betnovate (GlaxoSmithKline UK Ltd)
Diprosone (Organon Pharma (UK) Ltd)
  Cutaneous liquid
Betacap (Dermal Laboratories Ltd)
Betnovate (GlaxoSmithKline UK Ltd)
Diprosone (Organon Pharma (UK) Ltd)
  betamethasone with neomycin Not approved for prescribing
  Ear/eye/nose drops solution
Betnesol-N (RPH Pharmaceuticals AB)
  Cutaneous ointment
Betamethasone with neomycin (Non-proprietary)
  Cutaneous cream
Betamethasone with neomycin (Non-proprietary)
  ciclosporin Specialist knowledge/initiation NICE TA369
NICE TA369

The Joint Prescribing Group (JPG) agreed not to approve this medicine for use at Homerton University Hospital Foundation Trust as the trust does not provide this specialist service. The JPG recommends the funding of this medicine to enable it to be prescribed or initiated at specialist centres accredited to provide this medicine, provided it is used in accordance with the relevant NICE Technology Appraisal(s). 

  Oral solution
Neoral (Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd)
Sandimmun (Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd)
  Solution for infusion
Sandimmun (Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd)
  Eye drops
Ikervis (Santen UK Ltd) Specialist knowledge/initiation
Verkazia (Santen UK Ltd)
  Oral capsule
Ciclosporin (Non-proprietary)
Capimune (Viatris UK Healthcare Ltd)
Capsorin (Morningside Healthcare Ltd)
Deximune (Dexcel-Pharma Ltd)
Neoral (Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd)
Sandimmun (Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd)
Vanquoral (Teva UK Ltd)
  dexamethasone Specialist knowledge/initiation NICE TA229
NICE TA824
NICE TA460
  Soluble tablet
Dexamethasone (Non-proprietary)
Glensoludex (Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Europe Ltd)
  Oral solution
Dexamethasone (Non-proprietary)
Dexsol (Rosemont Pharmaceuticals Ltd)
  Solution for injection
Dexamethasone (Non-proprietary)
  Eye drops
Dexamethasone (Non-proprietary) Specialist knowledge/initiation
Dexafree (Thea Pharmaceuticals Ltd) Specialist knowledge/initiation
Dropodex (Rayner Pharmaceuticals Ltd) Specialist knowledge/initiation
Etacortilen (Nordic Pharma Ltd)
Eythalm (Aspire Pharma Ltd)
Maxidex (Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd) Specialist knowledge/initiation
Puradex (Aspire Pharma Ltd)
  Oral tablet
Dexamethasone (Non-proprietary)
  Prolonged-release intravitreal implant
Ozurdex (AbbVie Ltd)
  dexamethasone with framycetin sulfate and gramicidin Not approved for prescribing
  Ear/eye drops solution
Sofradex (Sanofi Consumer Healthcare)
  dexamethasone with hypromellose, neomycin and polymyxin B sulfate Not approved for prescribing
  Eye drops
Maxitrol (Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd) Not approved for prescribing
  Eye ointment
Maxitrol (Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd) Not approved for prescribing
  dexamethasone with netilmicin
  Eye drops
Netildex (Nordic Pharma Ltd)
  dexamethasone with tobramycin Not approved for prescribing
  Eye drops
Dexamethasone with tobramycin (Non-proprietary)
Tobradex (Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd) Not approved for prescribing
  fluocinolone acetonide Non-formulary at HHFT and not suitable for primary care prescribing NICE TA590
NICE TA953
Where positive NICE Technology Appraisal(s) apply to this medicine but Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust does not provide the service

This medicine is not recommended for use at Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust as the trust does not provide this specialist service. Note that this medicine may be prescribed by other provider trusts that are accredited to provide this specialist service.

  Cutaneous ointment
Synalar (Reig Jofre UK Ltd)
  Cutaneous cream
Synalar (Reig Jofre UK Ltd)
  Prolonged-release intravitreal implant
Iluvien (Alimera Sciences Ltd)
  Cutaneous gel
Synalar (Reig Jofre UK Ltd)
  fluorometholone Joint formulary choice
  Eye drops
FML Liquifilm (AbbVie Ltd) Joint formulary choice
  hydrocortisone
  Soluble tablet
Hydrocortisone (Non-proprietary)
  Muco-adhesive buccal tablet
Hydrocortisone (Non-proprietary)
  Modified-release tablet
Plenadren (Takeda UK Ltd)
  Modified-release capsule
Efmody (Diurnal Ltd)
  Oral solution
Hydrocortisone (Non-proprietary)
  Solution for injection
Hydrocortisone (Non-proprietary)
  Powder for solution for injection
Hydrocortisone (Non-proprietary)
Solu-Cortef (Pfizer Ltd)
  Powder and solvent for solution for injection
Hydrocortisone (Non-proprietary)
Solu-Cortef (Pfizer Ltd)
  Eye drops
Softacort (Thea Pharmaceuticals Ltd)
  Oral tablet
Hydrocortisone (Non-proprietary)
Hydventia (OcXia)
  Cutaneous ointment
Hydrocortisone (Non-proprietary)
  Oral granules
Alkindi (Diurnal Ltd)
  Cutaneous cream
Hydrocortisone (Non-proprietary)
Dermacort (Marlborough Pharmaceuticals Ltd)
Hc45 (Karo Healthcare UK Ltd)
  nepafenac Non-formulary at HHFT and not suitable for primary care prescribing
Nepafenac for prevention of postoperative macular oedema

Nepafenac eye drops is generally a hospital only medicine but GP can continue to prescribe this to reduce the risk of postoperative macular oedema associated with cataract surgery provided that:

  • The indication (prevention of postoperative macular oedema) is clearly specified in the discharge summary/clinic letter.
  • The course duration is clearly specified in the discharge summary/clinic letter.

  Eye drops
Nevanac (Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd) Non-formulary at HHFT and not suitable for primary care prescribing
  prednisolone Specialist knowledge/initiation
  Soluble tablet
Prednisolone (Non-proprietary)
  Gastro-resistant tablet
Prednisolone (Non-proprietary)
Dilacort (Crescent Pharma Ltd)
  Oral solution
Prednisolone (Non-proprietary)
  Ear/eye drops solution
Prednisolone (Non-proprietary)
  Eye drops
Prednisolone (Non-proprietary) Specialist knowledge/initiation
Pred Forte (AbbVie Ltd) Shared care guideline
  Suppository
Prednisolone (Non-proprietary)
  Enema
Prednisolone (Non-proprietary)
  Oral tablet
Prednisolone (Non-proprietary)
  Rectal foam
Prednisolone (Non-proprietary)
Eye / Anterior uveitis
  atropine sulfate Hospital only
  Solution for injection
Atropine sulfate (Non-proprietary)
  Eye drops
Atropine sulfate (Non-proprietary) Hospital only
  cyclopentolate hydrochloride Specialist knowledge/initiation
  Eye drops
Cyclopentolate hydrochloride (Non-proprietary) Specialist knowledge/initiation
Mydrilate (Esteve Pharmaceuticals Ltd) Specialist knowledge/initiation
  homatropine hydrobromide Not approved for prescribing
Eye / Eye procedures
  acetylcholine chloride Non-formulary at HHFT and not suitable for primary care prescribing
  Powder and solvent for solution for intraocular irrigation
Miphtel (Nordic Pharma Ltd)
  apraclonidine Not approved for prescribing
  Eye drops
Iopidine (Essential Pharma Ltd) Not approved for prescribing
  atropine sulfate Hospital only
  Solution for injection
Atropine sulfate (Non-proprietary)
  Eye drops
Atropine sulfate (Non-proprietary) Hospital only
  cyclopentolate hydrochloride Non-formulary at HHFT and not suitable for primary care prescribing
  Eye drops
Cyclopentolate hydrochloride (Non-proprietary) Non-formulary at HHFT and not suitable for primary care prescribing
Mydrilate (Esteve Pharmaceuticals Ltd) Non-formulary at HHFT and not suitable for primary care prescribing
  fluorescein sodium Hospital only
  Eye drops
Fluorescein sodium (Non-proprietary) Hospital only
  lidocaine hydrochloride Hospital only
  Solution for injection
Lidocaine hydrochloride (Non-proprietary) Hospital only
  Ointment
Lidocaine hydrochloride (Non-proprietary)
  Spray
Stud 100 (Pound International Ltd)
Xylocaine (Aspen Pharma Trading Ltd)
  Medicated plaster
Ralvo (Grunenthal Ltd)
Versatis (Grunenthal Ltd)
  Cutaneous cream
LMX 4 (Ferndale Pharmaceuticals Ltd)
Vagisil medicated (Combe International Ltd)
  phenylephrine hydrochloride Non-formulary at HHFT and not suitable for primary care prescribing
  Solution for injection
Phenylephrine hydrochloride (Non-proprietary)
  Eye drops
Phenylephrine hydrochloride (Non-proprietary) Non-formulary at HHFT and not suitable for primary care prescribing
  phenylephrine with tropicamide Non-formulary at HHFT and not suitable for primary care prescribing
  Ophthalmic insert
Mydriasert (Thea Pharmaceuticals Ltd) Non-formulary at HHFT and not suitable for primary care prescribing
  povidone-iodine Hospital only
  Eye drops
Povidone-iodine (Non-proprietary) Hospital only
  Cutaneous solution
Videne (Ecolab Healthcare Division)
  tropicamide Hospital only
  Eye drops
Tropicamide (Non-proprietary) Hospital only
Mydriacyl (Alcon Eye Care UK Ltd) Hospital only
  tropicamide with phenylephrine and lidocaine Non-formulary at HHFT and not suitable for primary care prescribing
  Solution for injection
Mydrane (Thea Pharmaceuticals Ltd) Non-formulary at HHFT and not suitable for primary care prescribing
Eye / Post-operative pain and inflammation
  bromfenac Not approved for prescribing
  Eye drops
Yellox (Bausch & Lomb UK Ltd) Not approved for prescribing
  dexamethasone with levofloxacin
  Eye drops
Ducressa (Santen UK Ltd)
  diclofenac sodium Hospital only
  Modified-release tablet
Diclo-SR (Strides Pharma UK Ltd)
Dicloflex 75mg SR (Dexcel-Pharma Ltd) Not approved for prescribing
Dicloflex Retard (Dexcel-Pharma Ltd) Not approved for prescribing
  Gastro-resistant tablet
Diclofenac sodium (Non-proprietary) Specialist knowledge/initiation
  Modified-release capsule
Diclomax Retard (Galen Ltd) Not approved for prescribing
Diclomax SR (Galen Ltd) Not approved for prescribing
Motifene (Glenwood GmbH) Not approved for prescribing
  Solution for injection
Akis (Flynn Pharma Ltd) Hospital only
Voltarol (Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd) Hospital only
  Eye drops
Voltarol Ophtha (Thea Pharmaceuticals Ltd)
Voltarol Ophtha Multidose (Thea Pharmaceuticals Ltd)
  Suppository
Econac (Advanz Pharma) Specialist knowledge/initiation
Voltarol (Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd) Specialist knowledge/initiation
  Cutaneous gel
Diclofenac sodium (Non-proprietary)
Solaraze (Almirall Ltd)
Voltarol Emulgel (Haleon UK Ltd)
  fluorescein with lidocaine
  Eye drops
Fluorescein with lidocaine (Non-proprietary)
  flurbiprofen Not approved for prescribing
  Lozenge
Strefen (Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare (UK) Ltd)
  Eye drops
Ocufen (AbbVie Ltd) Not approved for prescribing
  Oral tablet
Flurbiprofen (Non-proprietary)
  ketorolac trometamol Non-formulary at HHFT and not suitable for primary care prescribing
Ketorolac for prevention of postoperative macular oedema

Ketorolac eye drops is generally a hospital only medicine but GP can continue to prescribe this to reduce the risk of postoperative macular oedema associated with cataract surgery provided that:

  • The indication (prevention of postoperative macular oedema) is clearly specified in the discharge summary/clinic letter.
  • The course duration is clearly specified in the discharge summary/clinic letter.

  Solution for injection
Ketorolac trometamol (Non-proprietary) Hospital only
Toradol (Atnahs Pharma UK Ltd) Hospital only
  Eye drops
Ketorolac trometamol (Non-proprietary) Non-formulary at HHFT and not suitable for primary care prescribing
Acular (AbbVie Ltd) Non-formulary at HHFT and not suitable for primary care prescribing
  loteprednol etabonate Not approved for prescribing
  Eye drops
Lotemax (Bausch & Lomb UK Ltd) Not approved for prescribing
  oxybuprocaine hydrochloride
  Eye drops
Oxybuprocaine hydrochloride (Non-proprietary)
  proxymetacaine hydrochloride
  Eye drops
Proxymetacaine hydrochloride (Non-proprietary)
  tetracaine
  Eye drops
Tetracaine (Non-proprietary)
  Cutaneous gel
Ametop (Alliance Pharmaceuticals Ltd)
Eye / Glaucoma and ocular hypertension
  acetazolamide Specialist knowledge/initiation
  Modified-release capsule
Diamox SR (Advanz Pharma) Specialist knowledge/initiation
  Powder for solution for injection
Diamox (Advanz Pharma) Non-formulary at HHFT and not suitable for primary care prescribing
  Oral tablet
Acetazolamide (Non-proprietary)
  apraclonidine Not approved for prescribing
  Eye drops
Iopidine (Essential Pharma Ltd) Not approved for prescribing
  betaxolol Specialist knowledge/initiation
  Eye drops
Betaxolol (Non-proprietary) Specialist knowledge/initiation
Betoptic (Immedica Pharma AB) Specialist knowledge/initiation
  bimatoprost Specialist knowledge/initiation
  Eye drops
Bimatoprost (Non-proprietary) Specialist knowledge/initiation
Bimi (Scope Ophthalmics Ltd)
Eyreida (Aspire Pharma Ltd) Specialist knowledge/initiation
Lumigan (AbbVie Ltd) Specialist knowledge/initiation
Visuplain (Visufarma UK Ltd)
Zimed (Medicom Healthcare Ltd)
  bimatoprost with timolol Specialist knowledge/initiation
  Eye drops
Bimatoprost with timolol (Non-proprietary)
Eyzeetan (Aspire Pharma Ltd)
Ganfort (AbbVie Ltd) Specialist knowledge/initiation
Visublend (Visufarma UK Ltd)
  brimonidine tartrate Specialist knowledge/initiation
  Eye drops
Brimonidine tartrate (Non-proprietary) Specialist knowledge/initiation
Alphagan (AbbVie Ltd) Specialist knowledge/initiation
  Cutaneous gel
Mirvaso (Galderma (UK) Ltd)
  brimonidine with timolol Specialist knowledge/initiation
  Eye drops
Brimonidine with timolol (Non-proprietary)
Combigan (AbbVie Ltd) Specialist knowledge/initiation
  brinzolamide Specialist knowledge/initiation
  Eye drops
Brinzolamide (Non-proprietary) Specialist knowledge/initiation
Azopt (Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd) Specialist knowledge/initiation
  brinzolamide with brimonidine Specialist knowledge/initiation
  Eye drops
Simbrinza (Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd) Specialist knowledge/initiation
  brinzolamide with timolol Specialist knowledge/initiation
  Eye drops
Brinzolamide with timolol (Non-proprietary)
Azarga (Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd) Specialist knowledge/initiation
  dorzolamide Specialist knowledge/initiation
  Eye drops
Dorzolamide (Non-proprietary) Specialist knowledge/initiation
Dimaz (Scope Ophthalmics Ltd)
Eydelto (Aspire Pharma Ltd) Specialist knowledge/initiation
Trusopt (Santen UK Ltd) Specialist knowledge/initiation
Vizidor (Bausch & Lomb UK Ltd)
  dorzolamide with timolol Specialist knowledge/initiation
  Eye drops
Dorzolamide with timolol (Non-proprietary) Specialist knowledge/initiation
Codimaz (Scope Ophthalmics Ltd)
Cosopt (Santen UK Ltd) Specialist knowledge/initiation
Cosopt iMulti (Santen UK Ltd)
Eylamdo (Aspire Pharma Ltd) Specialist knowledge/initiation
Glaucopt (Visufarma UK Ltd)
Vizidor Duo (Bausch & Lomb UK Ltd)
  latanoprost Specialist knowledge/initiation
  Eye drops
Latanoprost (Non-proprietary) Specialist knowledge/initiation
Monopost (Thea Pharmaceuticals Ltd) Specialist knowledge/initiation
Xalatan (Viatris UK Healthcare Ltd) Not approved for prescribing
  latanoprost with netarsudil
  Eye drops
Roclanda (Santen UK Ltd)
  latanoprost with timolol Specialist knowledge/initiation
  Eye drops
Latanoprost with timolol (Non-proprietary) Specialist knowledge/initiation
Fixapost (Thea Pharmaceuticals Ltd)
Xalacom (Viatris UK Healthcare Ltd) Not approved for prescribing
  levobunolol hydrochloride Not approved for prescribing
  Eye drops
Betagan (AbbVie Ltd) Not approved for prescribing
  pilocarpine Hospital only
  Eye drops
Pilocarpine (Non-proprietary) Hospital only
  Oral tablet
Pilocarpine (Non-proprietary)
Salagen (Norgine Pharmaceuticals Ltd)
  tafluprost Not approved for prescribing
  Eye drops
Tafluprost (Non-proprietary) Not approved for prescribing
Saflutan (Santen UK Ltd) Not approved for prescribing
  tafluprost with timolol Not approved for prescribing
  Eye drops
Taptiqom (Santen UK Ltd) Not approved for prescribing
  timolol maleate Specialist knowledge/initiation
  Eye drops
Timolol maleate (Non-proprietary) Specialist knowledge/initiation
Eysano (Aspire Pharma Ltd) Specialist knowledge/initiation
Timoptol (Santen UK Ltd) Specialist knowledge/initiation
Tiopex (Thea Pharmaceuticals Ltd) Specialist knowledge/initiation
  Eye gel
Timoptol-LA (Santen UK Ltd) Specialist knowledge/initiation
  Oral tablet
Timolol maleate (Non-proprietary)
  travoprost Specialist knowledge/initiation
  Eye drops
Travoprost (Non-proprietary) Specialist knowledge/initiation
Travatan (Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd) Specialist knowledge/initiation
Visutrax (Visufarma UK Ltd)
  travoprost with timolol Specialist knowledge/initiation
  Eye drops
Travoprost with timolol (Non-proprietary) Specialist knowledge/initiation
DuoTrav (Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd) Not approved for prescribing
Eye / Optic neuropathy
  idebenone Non-formulary at HHFT and not suitable for primary care prescribing
  Oral tablet
Raxone (Chiesi Ltd)
Eye / Retinopathy of prematurity
  ranibizumab [Specialist drug] NICE TA298
NICE TA274
NICE TA283
NICE TA155
  Solution for injection
Byooviz (Biogen Idec Ltd)
Lucentis (Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd)
Ongavia (Teva UK Ltd)
Ranivisio (Teva UK Ltd)
Ximluci (Genus Pharmaceuticals Ltd)
Eye / Vitreomacular traction
  ocriplasmin [Specialist drug] Non-formulary at HHFT and not suitable for primary care prescribing NICE TA297
Eye / Diabetic retinopathy
  ranibizumab [Specialist drug] NICE TA298
NICE TA274
NICE TA283
NICE TA155
  Solution for injection
Byooviz (Biogen Idec Ltd)
Lucentis (Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd)
Ongavia (Teva UK Ltd)
Ranivisio (Teva UK Ltd)
Ximluci (Genus Pharmaceuticals Ltd)
Eye / Macular oedema
  brolucizumab [Specialist drug] Non-formulary at HHFT and not suitable for primary care prescribing NICE TA672
NICE TA820
  Solution for injection
Beovu (Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd) Non-formulary at HHFT and not suitable for primary care prescribing
  dexamethasone Non-formulary at HHFT and not suitable for primary care prescribing NICE TA229
NICE TA824
NICE TA460
Where positive NICE Technology Appraisal(s) apply to this medicine but Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust does not provide the service

This medicine is not recommended for use at Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust as the trust does not provide this specialist service. Note that this medicine may be prescribed by other provider trusts that are accredited to provide this specialist service.

  Soluble tablet
Dexamethasone (Non-proprietary)
Glensoludex (Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Europe Ltd)
  Oral solution
Dexamethasone (Non-proprietary)
Dexsol (Rosemont Pharmaceuticals Ltd)
  Solution for injection
Dexamethasone (Non-proprietary)
  Eye drops
Dexamethasone (Non-proprietary)
Dexafree (Thea Pharmaceuticals Ltd)
Dropodex (Rayner Pharmaceuticals Ltd)
Etacortilen (Nordic Pharma Ltd)
Eythalm (Aspire Pharma Ltd)
Maxidex (Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd)
Puradex (Aspire Pharma Ltd)
  Oral tablet
Dexamethasone (Non-proprietary)
  Prolonged-release intravitreal implant
Ozurdex (AbbVie Ltd)
  faricimab [Specialist drug] Non-formulary at HHFT and not suitable for primary care prescribing NICE TA799
NICE TA800
Where positive NICE Technology Appraisal(s) apply to this medicine but Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust does not provide the service

This medicine is not recommended for use at Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust as the trust does not provide this specialist service. Note that this medicine may be prescribed by other provider trusts that are accredited to provide this specialist service.

  Solution for injection
Vabysmo (Roche Products Ltd) Non-formulary at HHFT and not suitable for primary care prescribing
  fluocinolone acetonide Non-formulary at HHFT and not suitable for primary care prescribing NICE TA590
NICE TA953
Where positive NICE Technology Appraisal(s) apply to this medicine but Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust does not provide the service

This medicine is not recommended for use at Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust as the trust does not provide this specialist service. Note that this medicine may be prescribed by other provider trusts that are accredited to provide this specialist service.

Where negative or terminated NICE Technology Appraisal(s) apply to this medicine

This medicine is not recommended for use for the indication(s) specified in the relevant NICE Technology Appraisal(s) as currently NICE cannot recommend its use.

  Cutaneous ointment
Synalar (Reig Jofre UK Ltd)
  Cutaneous cream
Synalar (Reig Jofre UK Ltd)
  Prolonged-release intravitreal implant
Iluvien (Alimera Sciences Ltd)
  Cutaneous gel
Synalar (Reig Jofre UK Ltd)
  ranibizumab [Specialist drug] Non-formulary at HHFT and not suitable for primary care prescribing NICE TA298
NICE TA274
NICE TA283
NICE TA155
Where negative or terminated NICE Technology Appraisal(s) apply to this medicine

This medicine is not recommended for use for the indication(s) specified in the relevant NICE Technology Appraisal(s) as currently NICE cannot recommend its use.

  Solution for injection
Byooviz (Biogen Idec Ltd)
Lucentis (Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd) Non-formulary at HHFT and not suitable for primary care prescribing
Lucentis®

The JPG agreed not to approve this medicine for use at the Homerton University Hospital Foundation Trust as the trust does not provide this specialist service.


The JPG has approved this medicine to be prescribed at specialist hospitals accredited to provide this medicine.

 

 

Ongavia (Teva UK Ltd)
Ranivisio (Teva UK Ltd)
Ximluci (Genus Pharmaceuticals Ltd)
Eye / Macular degeneration
  aflibercept [Specialist drug] Non-formulary at HHFT and not suitable for primary care prescribing NICE TA294
NICE TA305
NICE TA346
NICE TA409
NICE TA486
NICE TA307
Where positive NICE Technology Appraisal(s) apply to this medicine but Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust does not provide the service

This medicine is not recommended for use at Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust as the trust does not provide this specialist service. Note that this medicine may be prescribed by other provider trusts that are accredited to provide this specialist service.

  Solution for injection
Eylea (Bayer Plc) Non-formulary at HHFT and not suitable for primary care prescribing
  Solution for infusion
Zaltrap (Sanofi) Non-formulary at HHFT and not suitable for primary care prescribing
  brolucizumab [Specialist drug] Non-formulary at HHFT and not suitable for primary care prescribing NICE TA672
NICE TA820
Where positive NICE Technology Appraisal(s) apply to this medicine but Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust does not provide the service

This medicine is not recommended for use at Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust as the trust does not provide this specialist service. Note that this medicine may be prescribed by other provider trusts that are accredited to provide this specialist service.

  Solution for injection
Beovu (Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd) Non-formulary at HHFT and not suitable for primary care prescribing
  faricimab [Specialist drug] Non-formulary at HHFT and not suitable for primary care prescribing NICE TA799
NICE TA800
Where positive NICE Technology Appraisal(s) apply to this medicine but Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust does not provide the service

This medicine is not recommended for use at Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust as the trust does not provide this specialist service. Note that this medicine may be prescribed by other provider trusts that are accredited to provide this specialist service.

  Solution for injection
Vabysmo (Roche Products Ltd) Non-formulary at HHFT and not suitable for primary care prescribing
  ranibizumab [Specialist drug] Non-formulary at HHFT and not suitable for primary care prescribing NICE TA298
NICE TA274
NICE TA283
NICE TA155
Where positive NICE Technology Appraisal(s) apply to this medicine but Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust does not provide the service

This medicine is not recommended for use at Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust as the trust does not provide this specialist service. Note that this medicine may be prescribed by other provider trusts that are accredited to provide this specialist service.

  Solution for injection
Byooviz (Biogen Idec Ltd)
Lucentis (Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd) Non-formulary at HHFT and not suitable for primary care prescribing
Lucentis®

The JPG agreed not to approve this medicine for use at the Homerton University Hospital Foundation Trust as the trust does not provide this specialist service.


The JPG has approved this medicine to be prescribed at specialist hospitals accredited to provide this medicine.

 

 

Ongavia (Teva UK Ltd)
Ranivisio (Teva UK Ltd)
Ximluci (Genus Pharmaceuticals Ltd)
  verteporfin [Specialist drug] Non-formulary at HHFT and not suitable for primary care prescribing
Where positive NICE Technology Appraisal(s) apply to this medicine but Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust does not provide the service

This medicine is not recommended for use at Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust as the trust does not provide this specialist service. Note that this medicine may be prescribed by other provider trusts that are accredited to provide this specialist service.

  Powder for solution for infusion
Verteporfin (Non-proprietary)
Eye / Dry eye conditions
  acetylcysteine Specialist knowledge/initiation
  Effervescent tablet
Acetylcysteine (Non-proprietary)
A-CYS (Ennogen Healthcare Ltd)
AceCil (Essential-Healthcare Ltd)
Acepiro (Stirling Anglian Pharmaceuticals Ltd)
NACSYS (Alturix Ltd)
  Solution for infusion
Acetylcysteine (Non-proprietary)
Parvolex (Phoenix Labs Ltd)
  Eye drops
Ilube (Rayner Pharmaceuticals Ltd) Specialist knowledge/initiation
  carbomers Joint formulary choice
  Eye drops
Carbomers (Non-proprietary) Joint formulary choice
AaCarb (TriOn Pharma Ltd)
Aacomer (Essential-Healthcare Ltd)
Artelac Nighttime (Bausch & Lomb UK Ltd) Not approved for prescribing
Clinitas Carbomer (Altacor Ltd) Joint formulary choice
GelTears (Bausch & Lomb UK Ltd) Not approved for prescribing
Lumecare Long Lasting (Medicom Healthcare Ltd) Not approved for prescribing
Ocu-Lube Carbomer (Sai-Meds Ltd)
Ocufresh (Blumont Healthcare Ltd)
Puroptics (Biovantic Pharma Ltd)
Viscotears (Bausch & Lomb UK Ltd) Joint formulary choice
Xailin (Visufarma UK Ltd) Not approved for prescribing
  Eye gel
Liquivisc (Thea Pharmaceuticals Ltd) Not approved for prescribing
  carmellose sodium Joint formulary choice
Dry eye syndrome treatment guidelines

Dry eye disease affects up to 8% of the general population, 78% of who are post/menopausal women. Other contributing factors include:

  • Long-term contact lens use
  • Concomitant use of medication (e.g. antidepressants or antihistamines)
  • Exposure to extremes of weather; air conditioning exposure
  • Smoking
  • Excessive exposure to some visual activities (e.g. computer use, TV viewing or prolonged reading)
  • Autoimmune diseases

A key principle for the management of dry eye disease is the augmentation of the tear film through the topical administration of artificial tears. These products enhance tear stability thus reducing loss by evaporation; retaining moisture in the eye. This relieves the chronic ocular inflammation associated with dry eyes. Artificial tears help to reduce patient discomfort, improve quality of life and reduce the risk of damage to the corneal epithelium.

The DEWS3 report (peer-reviewed guidance which is the accepted main reference source) concluded there is no evidence to suggest that any agent is superior to another. However, ocular surface inflammation can be exacerbated by the presence of preservatives such as benzalkonium chloride and evidence suggests that it can destabilise the tear film and also damage the epithelial cells.

  Eye drops
Carmellose sodium (Non-proprietary) Joint formulary choice
AaqEye Carmellose (Essential-Healthcare Ltd)
Aqualube (TriOn Pharma Ltd)
Carmize (Aspire Pharma Ltd) Not approved for prescribing
Cellusan (Farmigea S.p.A.) Not approved for prescribing
Celluvisc (AbbVie Ltd) Not approved for prescribing
Eyeaze (Ridge Pharma Ltd)
Lumecare (Medicom Healthcare Ltd) Not approved for prescribing
Ocu-Lube Carmellose (Sai-Meds Ltd)
Ocufresh Comfort (Blumont Healthcare Ltd)
Ocufresh Comfort Plus (Blumont Healthcare Ltd)
Optho-Lique (Essential-Healthcare Ltd) Not approved for prescribing
Optive (Allergan Ltd) Joint formulary choice
Optive Plus (Allergan Ltd) Not approved for prescribing
Tearvis (Sai-Meds Ltd)
VisuXL (Visufarma UK Ltd)
Xailin Fresh (Visufarma UK Ltd) Joint formulary choice
  hydroxyethylcellulose Not approved for prescribing
  Eye drops
Hydroxyethylcellulose (Non-proprietary) Not approved for prescribing
  hydroxypropyl guar with polyethylene glycol and propylene glycol Not approved for prescribing
  hypromellose Joint formulary choice
  Eye drops
Hypromellose (Non-proprietary) Joint formulary choice
AacuLose (TriOn Pharma Ltd)
AaproMel (Essential-Healthcare Ltd)
AddTear (TriOn Pharma Ltd)
Artelac (Bausch & Lomb UK Ltd) Not approved for prescribing
Hydromoor (Rayner Pharmaceuticals Ltd) Not approved for prescribing
Hypromol (Ennogen Healthcare Ltd) Not approved for prescribing
Lumecare (Medicom Healthcare Ltd) Not approved for prescribing
Mandanol (M & A Pharmachem Ltd) Not approved for prescribing
Ocu-Lube (Sai-Meds Ltd) Not approved for prescribing
Ocufresh (Blumont Healthcare Ltd)
Ocufresh-C (Blumont Healthcare Ltd)
Puroptics (Biovantic Pharma Ltd)
Tear-Lac (Scope Ophthalmics Ltd) Not approved for prescribing
Teardew (Sai-Meds Ltd)
Xailin Hydrate (Visufarma UK Ltd) Not approved for prescribing
  hypromellose with dextran 70 Not approved for prescribing
  Eye drops
Tears Naturale II (Alcon Eye Care UK Ltd)
  liquid paraffin with white soft paraffin and wool alcohols Not approved for prescribing
  Eye ointment
Liquid paraffin with white soft paraffin and wool alcohols (Non-proprietary)
Lacrilube (AbbVie Ltd)
  paraffin, yellow, soft Not approved for prescribing
  Eye ointment
Paraffin, yellow, soft (Non-proprietary) Not approved for prescribing
  pilocarpine Hospital only
  Eye drops
Pilocarpine (Non-proprietary) Hospital only
  Oral tablet
Pilocarpine (Non-proprietary)
Salagen (Norgine Pharmaceuticals Ltd)
  polyvinyl alcohol Joint formulary choice
  Eye drops
Liquifilm Tears (Allergan Ltd) Not approved for prescribing
Refresh Ophthalmic (Allergan Ltd) Not approved for prescribing
Sno Tears (Bausch & Lomb UK Ltd) Joint formulary choice
  retinol palmitate with white soft paraffin, light liquid paraffin, liquid paraffin and wool fat Joint formulary choice
  Eye ointment
VitA-POS (Scope Ophthalmics Ltd) Joint formulary choice
  sodium chloride Joint formulary choice
  Modified-release tablet
AadNaCl (Essential-Healthcare Ltd)
Slow Sodium (Alturix Ltd)
  Oral solution
Sodium chloride (Non-proprietary)
Syrisal (Thame Laboratories Ltd)
  Solution for injection
Sodium chloride (Non-proprietary)
  Infusion
Sodium chloride (Non-proprietary)
  Solution for infusion
Sodium chloride (Non-proprietary)
  Nebuliser liquid
Sodium chloride (Non-proprietary)
  Eye drops
Sodium chloride (Non-proprietary) Joint formulary choice
AabChlor (TriOn Pharma Ltd)
AacEdem (Essential-Healthcare Ltd)
AcuSal (Essential-Healthcare Ltd)
Addlube (TriOn Pharma Ltd)
Aeon Sodium Chloride (Rayner Pharmaceuticals Ltd)
DROPtonic (Kestrel Ophthalmics Ltd)
Hypersal (Ennogen Healthcare Ltd) Joint formulary choice
Natklor (Blumont Healthcare Ltd)
ODM5 (Kestrel Ophthalmics Ltd) Joint formulary choice
SodiEye (TriOn Pharma Ltd)
  Eye ointment
Sodium chloride (Non-proprietary) Joint formulary choice
SodiEye (TriOn Pharma Ltd)
  Nasal drops
Sodium chloride (Non-proprietary)
Mandanol (M & A Pharmachem Ltd)
Nasosal (Dendron Brands Ltd)
  sodium hyaluronate Joint formulary choice
  Eye drops
Sodium hyaluronate (Non-proprietary) Not approved for prescribing
Aactive HA (TriOn Pharma Ltd)
AaqEye HA (Essential-Healthcare Ltd)
Aeon Protect Plus (Rayner Pharmaceuticals Ltd)
Aeon Repair (Rayner Pharmaceuticals Ltd)
Artelac Rebalance (Bausch & Lomb UK Ltd) Not approved for prescribing
Artelac Splash (Bausch & Lomb UK Ltd) Not approved for prescribing
Blink Intensive (AMO UK Ltd) Not approved for prescribing
ClinOptic HA (Warneford Healthcare Ltd)
Clinitas (Altacor Ltd) Not approved for prescribing
Evolve HA (Medicom Healthcare Ltd) Not approved for prescribing
Eyeaze (Ridge Pharma Ltd)
Eyezin (Aspire Pharma Ltd)
Hy-Opti (Alissa Healthcare Research Ltd) Not approved for prescribing
Hyabak (Thea Pharmaceuticals Ltd) Not approved for prescribing
Hycosan (Scope Ophthalmics Ltd) Not approved for prescribing
HydraMed (Farmigea S.p.A.) Not approved for prescribing
Hylo Comod (Ursapharm Arzneimittel GmbH)
Hylo-Comod (Scope Ophthalmics Ltd) Joint formulary choice
Ocu-Lube HA (Sai-Meds Ltd)
Ocufresh Everyday (Blumont Healthcare Ltd)
Ocufresh Intense Relief (Blumont Healthcare Ltd)
Ocusan (Agepha Pharma s.r.o.) Not approved for prescribing
Oftaox (Kestrel Ophthalmics Ltd)
Optive Fusion (Allergan Ltd) Not approved for prescribing
Oxyal (Bausch & Lomb UK Ltd) Not approved for prescribing
VIZhyal (East Midlands Pharma Ltd)
Viscotears (Bausch & Lomb UK Ltd)
Vismed (TRB Chemidica (UK) Ltd) Not approved for prescribing
VisuXL (Visufarma UK Ltd)
Xailin HA (Visufarma UK Ltd) Not approved for prescribing
Xailin Intense (Visufarma UK Ltd)
Xailin Plus (Visufarma UK Ltd)
Xailin Tears (Visufarma UK Ltd)
  Eye gel
Vismed (TRB Chemidica (UK) Ltd) Not approved for prescribing
  sodium hyaluronate with trehalose Not approved for prescribing
  Eye drops
Sodium hyaluronate with trehalose (Non-proprietary)
Thealoz Duo (Thea Pharmaceuticals Ltd) Not approved for prescribing
Viscotears Treha Duo (Bausch & Lomb UK Ltd)