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ceftolozane / tazobactam (Zerbaxa®)

 

Following a full submission

AWMSG advice

Status: Recommended with restrictions

Ceftolozane / tazobactam (Zerbaxa®) is recommended as an option for restricted use within NHS Wales for the treatment of the following infections in adults: complicated intra-abdominal infections; acute pyelonephritis; and complicated urinary tract infections. Ceftolozane/tazobactam (Zerbaxa®) is recommended only following non responsive first line therapy due to resistance, i.e. where susceptibility has been confirmed and ceftolozane/tazobactam (Zerbaxa®) is considered the most clinically appropriate option following Consultant Microbiologist advice. Ceftolozane/tazobactam (Zerbaxa®) is not recommended for use within NHS Wales outside of this subgroup of patients. Consideration should be given to official guidance on the appropriate use of antibacterial agents.

 Final Recommendation: ceftolozane/tazobactam (Zerbaxa) 2356 (PDF, 294Kb)
 Appraisal Report: ceftolozane/tazobactam (Zerbaxa) 2356 (PDF, 195Kb)

Medicine details

Medicine name ceftolozane / tazobactam (Zerbaxa®)
Formulation 1 g/0.5 g powder for concentrate for solution for infusion
Reference number 2356
Indication

Treatment of the following infections in adults: complicated intra-abdominal infections; acute pyelonephritis; and complicated urinary tract infections

Company Merck Sharp & Dohme Ltd
BNF chapter Infections
Assessment type Full
Status Recommended with restrictions
Advice number 1716
NMG meeting date 08/06/2016
AWMSG meeting date 13/07/2016
Ratification by Welsh Government 26/07/2016
Date of issue 27/07/2016
Date of last review 31/07/2019
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