3 July 2018 (Circular No. SP PPUM: 240/2018):
Name of Medication: Darbepoetin Alfa Brand: NESP Form: Injection Manufacturer: Kyowa Hakko Kirin Co., Ltd Formulary Category: Standard Prescriber: Nephrologist Restrictions: For anaemia associated with chronic kidney failure. Based on the outcome of the Drug and Therapeutics Subcommittee Meeting (Bil. 02/2015), Darbepoetin Alfa 40mcg/0.5mL Injection will be replacing Epoetin Beta 5000iu Injection (Recormon 5000). |