HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE

Clinical Indication

Rheumatological disease

Comments

Retinal screening for hydroxychloroquine toxicity should be arranged in line with Royal College of Ophthalmologists guidance. Secondary care is responsible for ensuring appropriate monitoring is arranged.

Date of classification

July 2021

Yellow

Specialist recommendation: Medicines initiated (and stabilised where appropriate) or recommended by a specialist service for prescribing in primary care. Requests should be clearly communicated either through written communication including using approved paperwork if available or verbal means as appropriate .