Lancashire and South Cumbria
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8 Malignant disease and immunosuppression

The majority of systemic anti-cancer therapies are not listed in this formulary as they are included in either the Lancashire and South Cumbria Cancer Alliance SACT protocols or the Cancer Drugs Fund list, produced by NHSE. 

08-02-03 Anti-lymphocyte monoclonal antibodies

Alemtuzumab Lemtrada®
Formulary

Concentrate for solution for infusion vials 12mg/1.2ml

For treating relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis.

Tertiary centre only.

All anti-lymphocyte monoclonal antibodies should be given under the supervision of an experienced specialist, in an environment where full resuscitation facilities are immediately available.

Link  MHRA: Lemtrada (alemtuzumab) and serious cardiovascular and immune-mediated adverse reactions: new restrictions to use and strengthened monitoring requirements
Link  NICE TA312: Alemtuzumab for treating highly active relapsing–remitting multiple sclerosis

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Ocrelizumab Ocrevus®
Formulary

Concentrate for solution for infusion 300mg/10ml
Solution for injection 920mg

All anti-lymphocyte monoclonal antibodies should be given under the supervision of an experienced specialist, in an environment where full resuscitation facilities are immediately available.

Only commissioned from a recognised MS Centre with Specialist Nurse support.

Link  NICE TA533: Ocrelizumab for treating relapsing–remitting multiple sclerosis
Link  NICE TA585: Ocrelizumab for treating primary progressive multiple sclerosis

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Ofatumumab Arzerra®
Formulary

Concentrate for intravenous infusion 20 mg/mL,5-mL vial ,50-mL vial

Only commissioned from a recognised MS Centre with Specialist Nurse support.

Link  MHRA: Ofatumumab▼: reminder of risk of serious and fatal infusion reactions
Link  MHRA: Ofatumumab: screen for hepatitis B virus before treatment
Link  NICE TA699: Ofatumumab for treating relapsing multiple sclerosis

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Rituximab
Formulary

Concentrate for intravenous infusion 100mg/10mL, 500mg/50mL

Truxima® Black Triangle First choice rituximab for new patients.
MabThera®

For NICE guidelines relating to rituximab please consult the National funding /access decisions section of rituximab's BNF entry.

Also see sections 09.01.03, 09.01.04 and 10.01.03


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Ublituximab Briumvi®
Formulary
Link  NICE TA1025: Ublituximab for treating relapsing multiple sclerosis

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