Allergen-Type Vaccines
Pharmalgen bee and wasp venom - following discontinuation of the lower strengths the higher strength product requires dilution. Dilution instructions are included in the summary of product characteristics. Health care professionals should be aware that errors in the dilution process could lead to administration of a higher dose which may put patients at risk of an allergic reaction. See 
Direct Healthcare Professional Communication May 2017.
Click on document icons below for Pharmalgen dilution chart.
See drug-specific links below for NICE guidance
Pharmalgen is an option for the treatment of IgE-mediated bee and wasp venom allergy it is available from specialist treatment centres only
Grazax is a mixture of grass and tree pollen extracts used to treat seasonal allergic hay fever. It must be initiated by a physician experienced in treating allergic conditions
Shared care guidelines for prescribing Grazax
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Uploaded By: jane.caisley@nhs.net
Renewal: 04/2020
Approved: 04/2017
Last Reviewed: 06/2018
Caution: This document is due for renewal and may be out of date
Document linked to:
| Drug | Section |
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| Pharmalgen Bee Venom |
Allergen-Type Vaccines
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| Pharmalgen Wasp venom |
Allergen-Type Vaccines
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| Pack | Price |
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| 1 vial | |
| 4 vial | £150.00 |
Documents
-
Primary Care
-
Secondary Care
-
Shared/General/Holistic
Uploaded By: jane.caisley@nhs.net
Renewal: 04/2020
Approved: 04/2017
Last Reviewed: 06/2018
Caution: This document is due for renewal and may be out of date
Document linked to:
| Drug | Section |
|---|---|
| Pharmalgen Bee Venom |
Allergen-Type Vaccines
|
| Pharmalgen Wasp venom |
Allergen-Type Vaccines
|
| Pack | Price |
|---|---|
| 1 vial | |
| 4 vial | £150.00 |
