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ganciclovir sodium (Cymevene®)

 

Following non-submission

AWMSG advice

Status: Not endorsed (Statement of Advice)

In the absence of a submission from the holder of the marketing authorisation, ganciclovir sodium (Cymevene®) cannot be endorsed for use within NHS Wales from birth until 12 years for the prevention of cytomegalovirus disease using universal prophylaxis in patients with drug-induced immunosuppression (for example following organ transplantation or cancer chemotherapy).

 Statement of Advice (SOA): ganciclovir sodium (Cymevene) 3861 (PDF, 98Kb)

Medicine details

Medicine name ganciclovir sodium (Cymevene®)
Formulation 500 mg powder for concentrate for solution for infusion
Reference number 3861
Indication

From birth until 12 years for the prevention of cytomegalovirus disease using universal prophylaxis in patients with drug-induced immunosuppression (for example following organ transplantation or cancer chemotherapy).

Company Roche Products Ltd
BNF chapter Infections
Submission type Non-submission
Status Not endorsed (Statement of Advice)
Date of issue 23/07/2018
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