Immunoglobulin ▼ (Various; Octagam ▼) – various

Drug Name (Brand)	Immunoglobulin ▼ *(Various; Octagam ▼)*
Indication	Various
Traffic Light Classification	Red
NICE TA (plus link)
Further Information: NICE recommendations, summary of meeting discussions, links to additional supporting docs etc. July 2008: Demand Management Plan for Immunoglobulin Use – 2nd edition May 2008 The Department of Health has published this document in response to global supply shortages and supply problems specific to the UK. The plan states that “GPs should not prescribe immunoglobulin; prescribing should be restricted to the specialist responsible for the patient’s treatment.” The TAG therefore recommends that use of immunoglobulin is restricted to prescribing in Hospital only i.e. Red. April 2013: Commissioning responsibility transferred to NHS England SCG.
Date of TAG recommendation / ratification		7/1/2008	Review Date