CDR Update - Issue 45

January 31, 2008

In This Issue


Recent CDR Recommendations

The following recommendations were issued through CADTH’s Common Drug Review program from October 1 to December 31, 2007.

Drug Name
(Brand Name)

Indication
(Condition)

Recommendation
Released

Final CEDAC Recommendation

(Click link to
view full recommendation and reasons for recommendation)

ciprofloxacin hydrochloride & dexamethasone otic suspension (Ciprodex)

Ear infections

2007-10-18

List with criteria/condition

adefovir dipivoxil (Hepsera)

Hepatitis B

2007-10-18

List with criteria/condition

entecavir (Baraclude)

Chronic Hepatitis B

2007-11-28

List with criteria/condition

adalimumab (Humira)

Crohn's disease

2007-12-19

List with criteria/condition

idursulfase (Elaprase)

Mucopolysarccharidosis II (MPS II), Hunter Syndrome

2007-12-19

Do not list

Employment Opportunities

The CDR Directorate is currently recruiting for:

• Manager of Drug Reviews

If you are interested in learning more about these career opportunities, visit Careers/Job Listings on the CADTH web site.