Xifaxan — Medica

Initial criteria

• patient has recurrent pouchitis (typically ≥ 3 episodes within 12 months)
• episodes respond to antibiotic therapy but relapse shortly after discontinuation
• alternative causes of recurrent pouchitis have been ruled out
• patient has tried long-term antibiotic therapy (at least 4 weeks) with BOTH ciprofloxacin and metronidazole for remission maintenance
• prescribed by or in consultation with a gastroenterologist

Approval duration

1 year