Kent and Medway
Joint Medicines Formulary

Antivirals (eye infection)

Please note: ganciclovir eye gel is more cost-effective than aciclovir eye ointment, but aciclovir is the preferred choice in pregnant women.

Aciclovir

Go to the EMC website for more information and guidance.

Ganciclovir

Go to the EMC website for more information and guidance.

Ganciclovir 0.15% eye gel

Pack
5 gram

Ganciclovir intra-ocular injection

Ophthalmology Initiation Unlicenced Use East Kent Hospital University Foundation Trust ONLY Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ONLY

For use in accordance with local Trust guidelines

Foscarnet

Ophthalmology Initiation Unlicenced Use East Kent Hospital University Foundation Trust ONLY Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ONLY Go to the EMC website for more information and guidance.

For use in accordance with local Trust guidelines

Foscarnet intra-vitreal injection

  • On Formulary Preferred
  • On Formulary Second Line
  • On Formulary Third Line
  • Specialist Initiation
  • Secondary Care Only
  • Not Approved for Formulary