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. 

08-02-04 Other immunomodulating drugs

Dimethyl fumarate Tecfidera®
Formulary

Capsules e/c 120mg, 240mg

Also see section 13.05.02.

Link  NICE TA320: Dimethyl fumarate for treating relapsing‑remitting multiple sclerosis

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Fingolimod
Formulary

Capsules 500 micrograms

Link  MHRA: Fingolimod (Gilenya▼): increased risk of congenital malformations; new contraindication during pregnancy and in women of childbearing potential not using effective contraception
Link  MHRA: Fingolimod (Gilenya▼): new contraindications in relation to cardiac risk
Link  MHRA: Fingolimod (Gilenya▼): risks of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy, basal-cell carcinoma, and opportunistic infections
Link  MHRA: Fingolimod (Gilenya▼): updated advice about risk of cancers and serious infections
Link  MHRA: Fingolimod (Gilenya▼): updated advice about the risks of serious liver injury and herpes meningoencephalitis
Link  NICE TA254: Fingolimod for the treatment of highly active relapsing–remitting multiple sclerosis

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Peginterferon beta‑1a  Plegridy®
Formulary

Solution for injection pre-filled pens  63micrograms/0.5ml, 94micrograms/0.5ml 

Link  NICE TA624: Peginterferon beta-1a for treating relapsing–remitting multiple sclerosis

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Ponesimod Ponvory®
Formulary

Tablets 2mg, 3mg, 4mg, 5mg, 6mg, 7mg, 8mg, 9mg, 10mg

Link  NICE TA767: Ponesimod for treating relapsing–remitting multiple sclerosis

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Siponimod Mayzent®
Formulary

Tablets 0.25mg, 2mg

Link  NICE TA656: Siponimod for treating secondary progressive multiple sclerosis

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