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Polihexanide 0.8 mg/ml eye drops for treating acanthamoeba keratitis in people 12 years and over

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2 Information about polihexanide eye drops

Marketing authorisation indication

2.1

Polihexanide 0.8 mg/ml eye drops (Akantior, SIFI) is indicated for 'the treatment of Acanthamoeba keratitis in adults and children from 12 years of age'.

Dosage in the marketing authorisation

Price

2.3

The list price for the polihexanide 0.8 mg/ml is £5,960.00 for 30 vials (excluding VAT; company submission). The company has a commercial arrangement, which would have applied if polihexanide 0.8 mg/ml eye drops had been recommended.

Sustainability

2.4

Information on the Carbon Reduction Plan for UK carbon emissions for SIFI will be included here when guidance is published.