BNF:

Blood and nutrtion

Status:

Red

Decision Date:

November 2017

Comments

RED: Mercaptamine (cystadrops) - used for corneal cysteine deposits in patients aged 2 years or over with cystinosis.  

NHS England drug. To be used in line with NHS England commissioning intentions

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

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