Freedom of Information

Title
Prescribing Fungal infections
Reference Number
RF23-761
Request Details
  1. In the last 12 months, how many patients have been treated (for any condition) with the following drugs:
    o Amphotericin B (Ambisome)
    o Caspofungin (Cancidas)
    o Isavuconazole (Cresemba)
    o Posaconazole (Noxafil)
    o Voriconazole (VFEND)

  2. In the last 12 months, how many hospital inpatients were diagnosed with Aspergillosis (ICD10 code: B44)?

  3. The above patients diagnosed with Aspergillosis in the last 12 months, how many patients were treated with the following drugs:
    o Amphotericin B (Ambisome)
    o Caspofungin (Cancidas)
    o Isavuconazole (Cresemba)
    o Posaconazole (Noxafil)
    o Voriconazole (VFEND)

  4. In the last 12 months, how many hospital inpatients were diagnosed with Mucormycosis (ICD10 code: B46)?

  5. The above patients diagnosed with Mucormycosis in the last 12 months, how many patients were treated with the following drugs:
    o Amphotericin B (Ambisome)
    o Isavuconazole (Cresemba)
    o Posaconazole (Noxafil

Response
  • rf23-761-response.pdf
  • Date of Disclosure
    08/01/2024