Tsp (Tamarindus Indica Seed Polysaccharide)
Recommended OphthalmologyAuthority Required
Severe dry eye syndrome in a patient who is 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
Decision on record
- Meeting Jul 2007 Recommended Dry eyes
Access path
- Jul 2007Recommended · restricted
vs carmellose sodium eye drops (Cellufresh®) 5 mg per ml…
- PBS listing · Authority Required
RecommendedDeferredNot recommended
From the public summary
Economic analysis
11. Estimated PBS Usage and Financial Implications The number of scripts dispensed was estimated by the submission to be in the range 10,000 – 50,000 in year 4 of listing.PSD · Jul 2007
The cost to the PBS was estimated by the submission to be < $10 million in year 4 of listing.PSD · Jul 2007
Cost-effectiveness
Cost-minimisation analysis. No efficacy superiority claimed; no economic evaluation undertaken.
Decision context
PopulationSevere dry eye syndrome in a patient who is sensitive to preservatives in multi dose eye drops.
Submission history
| Decided | Outcome | Comparator | ICER | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2007 | Recommended · restricted | carmellose sodium eye drops (Cellufresh®) 5 mg per ml, single dose units | — | Other |
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