Infliximab
Indication
Crohn's disease, 1st line biologic (NICE TA187) and LSCMMG Recommendation
NICE TA187 - Infliximab (review) and adalimumab for the treatment of Crohn's disease
Red
Brand:
Remicade®, Inflectra®, Remsima®
Nice TA:
187
Commissioning responsibility:
CCG
PbR excluded:
Yes
BNF chapter:
Gastro-intestinal system
Background
Infliximab is recommended as a treatment option for adults with severe active Crohn’s disease whose disease has not responded to conventional therapy (including immunosuppressive and/or corticosteroid treatments), or who are intolerant of or have contraindications to conventional therapy.
Recommendation
LSCMMG Recommendation:
Red
Reason for decision:
Specialist medicine
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