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Medications listed are available on OH EPIC Formulary, unless otherwise noted.
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filgrastim
Drug Name Form Strength Infusion Center Available Restricted Non-formulary Ambulatory Available Interchange REMS
Zarxio (filgrastim-sndz) SOLUTION, INJECTABLE filgrastim-sndz 480 mcg/0.8 mL; 300 mcg/0.5 mL        
Neupogen SOLUTION, INJECTABLE 300 mcg/mL; 480 mcg/1.6 mL    
Neupogen SingleJect SOLUTION, INJECTABLE 300 mcg/0.5 mL; 480 mcg/0.8 mL      
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CLASS
201600
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Restricted:

  • Inpatient formulary:
    1. Use Zarxio for patients ≥ 36 kg.
    2. Use Neupogen for pediatric patients < 36 kg.
  • Outpatient formulary:
    1. Zarxio is the preferred non-pegylated gcsf for outpatient administration for patients ≥ 36 kg.
    2. Granix will be used for cases where insurer designates granix as preferred.
    3. Neupogen use for pediatric patients < 36 kg and for cases where insurer designates neupogen as preferred.

          

 

Therapeutic Interchange:

Filgrastim (Neupogen) Tbo-filgrastim (Granix)

Exceptions:

          bone marrow transplant;

          myeloid malignancies (AML, CML, MDS);

          patients on pediatric heme/onc service
Last updated: Apr. 23, 2024

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