Advice
following an abbreviated submission:
timolol gel eye drops (Tiopex®) are accepted for restricted use within NHS Scotland.
Indication under review: reduction of the elevated intraocular pressure in patients with:
- ocular hypertension,
- chronic open angle glaucoma.
SMC restriction: to use in patients who have proven sensitivity to preservatives.
The cost of this once daily preservative-free formulation is significantly cheaper than the twice daily preservative-free preparation and may for some patients offer advantages in the lower concentration and reduced applications.
Preserved timolol eye drops are included in the drug tariff and are significantly cheaper than preservative-free preparations.
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Medicine details
- Medicine name:
- timolol eye gel (Tiopex)
- SMC ID:
- 941/14
- Indication:
- reduction of the elevated intraocular pressure in patients with: ocular hypertension / chronic open angle glaucoma.
- BNF chapter
- Eye
- Submission type
- Abbreviated
- Status
- Restricted
- Date advice published
- 10 February 2014