2 Information about fluocinolone acetonide intravitreal implant

Marketing authorisation indication

2.1

Fluocinolone acetonide intravitreal implant (Iluvien, Alimera Sciences) is indicated for 'the treatment of vision impairment associated with chronic diabetic macular oedema, (DMO) considered insufficiently responsive to available therapies'.

Dosage in the marketing authorisation

Price

2.3

Fluocinolone acetonide intravitreal implant costs £5,500 per 190 microgram implant (excluding VAT; BNF online, accessed December 2023).

2.4

The company has a commercial arrangement. This makes fluocinolone acetonide intravitreal implant available to the NHS with a discount. The size of the discount is commercial in confidence. It is the company's responsibility to let relevant NHS organisations know details of the discount.