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hydroxycarbamide (Xromi®)

 

Following a full submission

AWMSG advice

Status: Recommended with restrictions

Hydroxycarbamide (Xromi®) is recommended as an option for restricted use within NHS Wales. 

Hydroxycarbamide (Xromi®) is licensed for the prevention of vaso-occlusive complications of sickle cell disease in patients over two years of age.

Hydroxycarbamide (Xromi®) is restricted for use for patients over two years of age who are unable to swallow capsules. 

Hydroxycarbamide (Xromi®) is not recommended for use within NHS Wales outside of this subpopulation.

 Final Recommendation: hydroxycarbamide (Xromi) 4264 (PDF, 412Kb)
 Appraisal Report: hydroxycarbamide (Xromi) 4264 (PDF, 328Kb)

Medicine details

Medicine name hydroxycarbamide (Xromi®)
Formulation 100 mg/ml oral solution
Reference number 4264
Indication

Prevention of vaso-occlusive complications of sickle cell disease in patients over 2 years of age

Company Nova Laboratories Ltd
BNF chapter Cardiovascular system
Submission type Full
Status Recommended with restrictions
Advice number 0620
NMG meeting date 25/06/2020
AWMSG meeting date 15/07/2020
Date of issue 04/08/2020
Commercial arrangement None
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