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pegaptanib ophthalmic

pegaptanib ophthalmic
Drug Name Form Strength Formulary Unrestricted Formulary Restricted Non-Formulary Interchange
Macugen SOLUTION, INTRAOCULAR 0.3 mg    


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ORDERED FORMULATION

THERAPEUTIC INTERCHANGE

NOTES

pegaptanib ophthalmic (Macugen)

bevacizumab (Avastin)

Notify MD that pegatanib is not stocked


This drug is injected into the eye to treat macular degeneration. It is classified as nonformulary, not stocked, as it is mainly an outpatient office drug.


Reviewed: January 31, 2006


Last updated: Dec. 21, 2017







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