ciclosporin (Ikervis) -

ciclosporin (Ikervis)
Information type: Drug best practice guidance
Source: Scottish Medicines Consortium
Specialities: Eyes and vision
Summary
The SMC has accepted for use within NHS Scotland, ciclosporin 1mg/mL (0.1%) eye drops emulsion (Ikervis®) for severe keratitis in adults with dry eye disease, which has not improved despite treatment with tear substitutes.
UKMi comment
In DRAFT guidance issued by NICE, Ikervis for treating severe keratitis in adult patients with dry eye disease was not recommended, and NICE requested further data on clinical and cost-effectiveness.
Related links: NICE