Lancashire and South Cumbria
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9 Nutrition and blood

This chapter of the formulary is under continual development, please let the team know if you have any comments about the contents: mlcsu.lscformulary@nhs.net

For more information about the formulary development process, please see: https://www.lancsmmg.nhs.uk/lancashire-and-south-cumbria-icb-formulary-development/

09-01-03 Erythropoietin

Darbepoetin Alfa Aranesp®
Formulary

Injection prefilled syringe 10micrograms, 30micrograms, 50micrograms
Injection prefilled syringe and SureClick 20micrograms, 40micrograms, 60micrograms, 80micrograms, 100micrograms.

Consultant initiation only

NHSE Dialysis-induced anaemia.

Link  MHRA: Recombinant human erythropoietins: new advice for prescribing
Link  MHRA: Recombinant human erythropoietins: treating anaemia in cancer
Link  MHRA: Recombinant human erythropoietins: very rare risk of severe cutaneous adverse reactions (SCARs)
Link  NICE TA323: Erythropoiesis‑stimulating agents (epoetin and darbepoetin) for treating anaemia in people with cancer having chemotherapy

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Epoetin alfa Eprex®
Formulary

Injection prefilled syringe 10,000units, 40,000units

Consultant initiation only.

NHSE Dialysis-induced anaemia.

Link  MHRA: Recombinant human erythropoietins: new advice for prescribing
Link  MHRA: Recombinant human erythropoietins: treating anaemia in cancer
Link  MHRA: Recombinant human erythropoietins: very rare risk of severe cutaneous adverse reactions (SCARs)
Link  NICE TA323: Erythropoiesis‑stimulating agents (epoetin and darbepoetin) for treating anaemia in people with cancer having chemotherapy

Red View adult BNF  View SPC online  View childrens BNF