pegaptanib ophthalmic
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
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