Infertility drugs

NICE recommendations, summary of meeting discussions, links to additional supporting docs etc.

Norfolk LMC and Norfolk Health Authority recommend that GPs do not prescribe these drugs – even privately – as they are not in a position to monitor them. Norfolk PCT has a contract to provide infertility treatment – including all drugs – for people meeting certain criteria. It would not support their use in other circumstances.

September 2016:  The TAG acknowledged NICE CG 156 (August 2016) – update.

The TAG also discussed the place of clomiphene and prescribing responsibility locally and whether this should be reviewed.

September 2016:  The NHS Norfolk & Waveney CCGs’ D&TCG  noted NICE CG 156 (August 2016) – update and agreed that, for clarity, any GP prescribing of clomiphene for the treatment of ovulatory failure in women desiring pregnancy and for whom ovulatory dysfunction is demonstrated should be following specialist recommendation only

–  i.e. Green (GP prescribing following consultant initiation / recommendation)