Ranibizumab
Indication
Macular Oedema - retinal vein occlusion (NICE TA283)
NICE TA283 - Ranibizumab for treating visual impairment caused by macular oedema secondary to retinal vein occlusion
Red
Brand:
Lucentis®
Nice TA:
283
Commissioning responsibility:
CCG
PbR excluded:
Yes
BNF chapter:
Eye
Background
1.1 Ranibizumab is recommended as an option for treating visual impairment caused by macular oedema:
- following central retinal vein occlusion or
- following branch retinal vein occlusion only if treatment with laser photocoagulation has not been beneficial, or when laser photocoagulation is not suitable because of the extent of macular haemorrhage and
- only if the manufacturers of ranibizumab (branded or biosimilar) provide it at a discount level no lower than the discount agreed in the patient access scheme.