Other immunosuppresants

 

Drug Safety Update

 December 2014: Rituximab: progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy in a patient

 December 2014: Rituximab: screen for hepatitis B virus before treatment

NICE Guidance

NG100: Rheumatoid arthritis in adults: management, updated October 2020

Whilst all medications below are listed as on formulary for Kent & Medway, there is no rheumatology service at Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust. These drugs will be prescribed by the other centres.

They should ONLY be started by the South East Rheumatology Regional MDT under recommendation of specialist centre EKHUFT.

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