Following non-submission
AWMSG advice |
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Status: Not endorsed (Statement of Advice) | ||
In the absence of a submission from the holder of the marketing authorisation, azithromycin dihydrate (Azyter®) cannot be endorsed for use within NHS Wales for local antibacterial treatment of conjunctivitis caused by susceptible strains: purulent bacterial conjunctivitis and trachomatous conjunctivitis caused by Chlamydia trachomatis. Please refer to the AWMSG position statement on the appraisal of antimicrobial medicines. |
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Medicine details |
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Medicine name | azithromycin dihydrate (Azyter®) | |
Formulation | 15 mg/g eye drops | |
Reference number | 1176 | |
Indication | For local antibacterial treatment of conjunctivitis caused by susceptible strains: purulent bacterial conjunctivitis and trachomatous conjunctivitis caused by Chlamydia trachomatis. |
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Company | Spectrum Thea Pharmaceuticals | |
BNF chapter | Eye | |
Assessment type | Non-submission | |
Status | Not endorsed (Statement of Advice) | |
Date of issue | 02/11/2011 | |
Further information AWMSG position statement on the appraisal of antimicrobial medicines |