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Medicine used for AMD

Medicine used for AMD

Produced by the Freedom of Information office
Authored by Health and Care Jersey and published on 21 November 2025.
Prepared internally, no external costs.

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Request 765327328

Is the drug Vabysmo prescribed to Jersey residents for AMD and or is another drug or drugs used, if so what are they ?  

Response 

The Ophthalmology Department of Health and Care Jersey prescribe the following drugs for the treatment of age-related macular degeneration (AMD): 

  • Faricimab (Vabysmo) 
  • Aflibercept (Eylea) 
  • Ranibizumab (Rimmyrah) 

The listing ophthalmologist will decide which medication to start a patient on based upon the clinical presentation, and in line with NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) guidance. ​​

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