Tamarindus Indica Seed Polysaccharide (Tsp)
Recommended · restricted OphthalmologyAuthority RequiredNot applicable line
Treatment of severe dry eye syndrome, including Sjogren's syndrome, in patients who are sensitive to preservatives in multi-dose eye drops.
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Submissions
2007–07
On the record
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ICER range
Cost-min
Cost basis
Access path
- Jul 2007Recommended · restricted
vs carmellose sodium eye drops (Cellufresh)
- PBS listing · Authority Required
RecommendedDeferredNot recommended
Cost-effectiveness
Cost-minimisation analysis; no ICER calculated as no efficacy superiority was claimed.
The submission stated that as no efficacy superiority is claimed for TSP daily dose units, no economic evaluation had been undertaken. PSD · 2007
Decision context
PopulationPatients with severe dry eye syndrome, including Sjogren's syndrome, who are sensitive to preservatives in multi-dose eye drops.
Submission history
| Decided | Outcome | Comparator | ICER | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2007 | Recommended · restricted | carmellose sodium eye drops (Cellufresh) | — | Registry |