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taurolidine-heparin

Restricted Miscellaneous Formulary

Drug Name	Form	Strength	Formulary Unrestricted	Formulary Restricted	Non-Formulary	Interchange
Defencath	SOLUTION, INTRAVENOUS	13.5 mg / mL, 1,000 USP Units / mL

Comments:

Restricted to use in very-high risk unattached dialysis patients (i.e. femoral catheter).

As of October 2025, one patient (OBC) is eligible. Additional requests may be reviewed by the High Value Care Committee.

Reviewed: September 2025

Taurolidine and Heparin (DEFENCATH) Spotlight.pdf

Taurolidine and Heparin (DEFENCATH) Spotlight_HVCC Updated October 2025.pdf

Last updated: Sep. 1, 2026

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