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The medicine should be initiated by, or on the advice of a specialist, but is suitable for continuation by a GP
The medicine should only be used and prescribed by a specialist
Indicates the preferred choice within a class or group of medicines
3. Respiratory system
3.11. Antifibrotics
Total Formulary
NINTEDANIB (OFEV) (capsules)
Restrictions:
Restricted to specialist use for the treatment of the following indications where an Interstitial Lung Disease Multidisciplinary Team has agreed it is appropriate:
- Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF)
- Chronic fibrosing interstitial lung disease (ILDs) with a progressive phenotype other than idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF)
PIRFENIDONE (tablets)
Restrictions:
Restricted to specialist use only in patients with a predicted forced vital capacity (FVC) less than or equal to 80% where an Interstitial Lung Disease Multidisciplinary Team has agreed it is appropriate.