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System Formulary Update
Recombinant Factor VIII

Situation

The human recombinant Factor VIII product standardization was approved by the System Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee in September 2022.

Background

The following medications were reviewed: factor VIII recombinant (Xyntha, Advate, Kogenate, Recombinate)

Assessment/Recommendations

System P&T voted to include the following products on the UNC Health Care System Drug Formulary:

  • Factor VIII recombinant (Xyntha)
    • Factor VIII orders extending beyond a one-time order for emergency use must be approved by Hematology/Oncology Services

System P&T voted to exclude the following products on the UNC Health Care System Drug Formulary:

  • Factor VIII recombinant (Advate)
  • Factor VIII recombinant (Kogenate)
  • Factor VIII recombinant (Recombinate)

Note: Stock of these formulary products may vary at individual entities 

Formulary/Epic changes will Go-Live on Tuesday, November 15, 2022.






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