NICE TA246: Pharmalgen for the treatment of bee and wasp venom allergy. Started and monitored in a specialist centre. A recommended treatment for bee or wasp venom allergy after a severe reaction, or moderate reaction in certain circumstances. (Decision date - March 2012)
Do Not Prescribe (DNP):
Bee Venom (Alutard SQ Bee) and Wasp Venom (Alutard SQ Wasp). Pending clinician request. (Decision date - November 2019)
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
