BNF:

3.4.2

Status:

Red

Decision Date:

March 2012

Comments

RED:^1,2,4,5 NICE TA246 - started and monitored in a specialist centre. Pharmalgen – a recommended treatment for bee or wasp venom allergy after a severe reaction, or moderate reaction in certain circumstances.

Red Drug Classifications

• 1: Requiring specialist assessment to enable patient selection, initiation and ongoing treating
• 2: Requiring long term on-going monitoring of efficacy by a specialist and not suitable for shared care
• 4: Specifically designated as “hospital only” by product licence or by DH/NICE
• 5: Is new to clinical practice and unfamiliar, necessitating a period of accumulation of experience, firstly (and most rapidly) by consultants/specialists

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