Advice

following assessment under the abbreviated process:

hydroxycarbamide oral solution (Xromi®) is accepted for restricted use within NHSScotland

Indication under review: for the prevention of vaso-occlusive complications of Sickle Cell Disease in patients over 2 years of age.

SMC restriction: children who are too young to be able to swallow capsules / tablets and adults and adolescents who have difficulty in swallowing solid oral dosage forms.

The availability of hydroxycarbamide oral solution (Xromi®) provides a licensed alternative to unlicensed liquid preparations.

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Medicine details

Medicine name:
hydroxycarbamide (Xromi)
SMC ID:
SMC2271
Indication:

For the prevention of vaso-occlusive complications of Sickle Cell Disease in patients over 2 years of age.

Pharmaceutical company
Nova Laboratories Ltd
BNF chapter
Nutrition and blood
Submission type
Abbreviated
Status
Restricted
Date advice published
10 August 2020