Hydroxycarbamide

Indication

The prevention of recurrent painful vaso-occlusive crises including acute chest syndrome in adults suffering from symptomatic Sickle Cell Syndrome

Red

Brand:

Nice TA:

Commissioning responsibility:

CCG

PbR excluded:

No

BNF chapter:

Immune system and Malignant Disease

Background

It was decided at the July 2018 meeting of the LSCMMG that the indications that were previously considered for shared care in Lancashire would be retained in secondary care. This applies in all Lancashire CCGs except Morecambe Bay where existing shared care arrangements are in place and should continue to be followed.

Recommendation

LSCMMG Recommendation:

Red

Reason for decision:

Specialist medicine

Supporting documents:

Decisions of Lancashire local decision making groups

BwD	BP	CSR	EL	FW	GP	MB	WL
Red	Red	Red	Red	Red	Red	Red	Red

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Last Updated: 01 - Jul - 2018