Cystic fibrosis

NICE Guidance (see drug-specific links below)

For cystic-fibrosis, these drugs are available from a specialist centre only.

Dornase alfa is approved for intrapleural use by a respiratory consultant for the management of pleural infection in adults (unlicensed indication and route) only when surgery/transfer to tertiary care is not an option. It is to be requested from pharmacy on an individual patient basis only with the understanding that it will take 3-4 working days to obtain as it is not routinely stocked.

Restricted to Respiratory clinicians only for bronchial challenge test as per NICE Guideline 245

Pack
1 capsule
Pack
1 capsule
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1 capsule
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15 capsule
  • On Formulary Preferred
  • On Formulary Second Line
  • On Formulary Third Line
  • Specialist Initiation
  • Secondary Care Only
  • Not Approved for Formulary