Prescribing, Policies and Pathways
The last day of operation for Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB was 31 March 2026. The information on this website has not been updated since 31 March 2026. The legacy policies, prescribing recommendations and pathways can be accessed on this website. Find out more
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| Medicine / Guideline | Indication | RAG rating | Document type | Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adalimumab | Uveitis - non-infectious (NHSE) | Red | NICE technology appraisal | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB |
| Aflibercept 2mg | Wet AMD | Red | Prescribing guideline | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB |
| Aflibercept 2mg biosimilar | Choroidal neovascularisation (CNV) assoictaed with pathological myopia | Red | Decision document | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB |
| Aflibercept 2mg biosimilar | Diabetic macular oedema | Red | Prescribing pathway | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB |
| Aflibercept 2mg biosimilar | Macular oedema secondary to retinal vein occlusion (branch RVO or central RVO) | Red | Decision document | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB |
| Aflibercept 8mg | Diabetic macular oedema | Red | Prescribing pathway | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB |
| Aflibercept 8mg | wet AMD | Red | Prescribing guideline | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB |
| Bevacizumab (Avastin) | Wet AMD | Red | Prescribing guideline | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB |
| Bevacizumab gamma (Lytenava) | Wet AMD | Red | NICE technology appraisal | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB |
| Biologic and Biosimilar Medicines | Where indicated | n/a | Patient information | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB |
| Blepharoplasty and Brow Lift | n/a | Clinical policy | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB | |
| Blepharoplasty and Brow Lift Prior Approval Form | n/a | Prior approval form | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB | |
| Brolucizumab | Diabetic macular oedema | Red | Prescribing pathway | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB |
| Brolucizumab | Wet AMD | Red | Prescribing guideline | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB |
| Cataract Surgery | n/a | Clinical policy | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB | |
| Chalazia (meibomian cysts) removal | n/a | Clinical policy | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB | |
| Chalazia Prior Approval Form | n/a | Prior approval form | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB | |
| Choroidal neovascularisation (CNV) associated with pathological myopia | Choroidal neovascularisation (CNV) assoictaed with pathological myopia | Red | Decision document | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB |
| Ciclosporin eye drops | Dry eye disease that has not improved despite treatment with artificial tears | Amber initiation | NICE technology appraisal | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB |
| Cosopt eye drops to generic-switch-letter | Glaucoma, raised IOP | n/a | Patient information | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB |
| Dexamethasone intravitral implant | Macular oedema secondary to retinal vein occlusion (branch RVO or central RVO) | Red | Prescribing guideline | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB |
| Dexamethasone intravitreal implant | Uveitis - non-infectious | Red | NICE technology appraisal | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB |
| Dexamethasone intravitreal implant | Diabetic macular oedema | Red | Prescribing pathway | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB |
| Diabetic Macular Oedema | Diabetic Macular Oedema | Red | Prescribing pathway | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB |
| Dry Eye Disease | Dry eye disease | n/a | Prescribing guideline | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB |
| Dry eye lubrication drops & gels – frequently asked questions. | Dry eye disease | n/a | Patient information | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB |
| Dysthyroid Eye Disease | n/a | Clinical policy | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB | |
| Faricimab | Diabetic macular oedema | Red | Prescribing pathway | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB |
| Faricimab | Macular oedema secondary to retinal vein occlusion (branch RVO or central RVO) | Red | Prescribing guideline | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB |
| Faricimab | Wet AMD | Red | Prescribing guideline | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB |
| Fluocinolone intravitreal implant | Diabetic macular oedema | Red | Prescribing pathway | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB |
| Fluocinolone intravitreal implant | Uveitis - non-infectious | Red | NICE technology appraisal | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB |
| Latanoprost–netarsudil | Glaucoma (primary open-angle) or ocular hypertension | Amber initiation | NICE technology appraisal | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB |
| Lutein and Antioxidants | Eye Supplements for AMD | Double Red | Prescribing guideline | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB |
| Lutein and Antioxidants Patient Information Leaflet | Eye Supplements for AMD | n/a | Patient information | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB |
| Macular oedema secondary to retinal vein occlusion (branch RVO or central RVO) | Macular oedema secondary to retinal vein occlusion (branch RVO or central RVO) | Red | Prescribing guideline | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB |
| Mercaptamine | Corneal cystine deposits (NHSE) | Red | n/a | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB |
| Ocriplasmin | Vitreomacular traction | Double Red | NICE technology appraisal | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB |
| Ranibizumab | Diabetic retinopathy | Double Red | NICE technology appraisal | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB |
| Ranibizumab | Choroidal neovascularisation (CNV) associated with pathological myopia | Red | Decision document | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB |
| Ranibizumab | Wet AMD | Red | Prescribing guideline | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB |
| Ranibizumab biosimilar | Diabetic macular oedema | Red | Prescribing pathway | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB |
| Ranibizumab biosimilar | Macular oedema secondary to retinal vein occlusion (branch RVO or central RVO) | Red | Prescribing guideline | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB |
| Wet AMD | Wet AMD | Red | Prescribing guideline | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB |