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East of England Immunoglobulin Assessment Panel (EoE IAP)

The East of England Immunoglobulin Assessment Panel (EoEIAP) is hosted by Cambridge University Hospitals. All treatment with immunoglobulins is subject to review or authorisation by the Panel.

Trusts signed up to oversight by the EoEIAP
  • Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust
    • Including Bedford Hospital
    • Excluding Luton & Dunstable Hospital
  • Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
  • East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust
  • East Suffolk and North East Essex NHS Foundation Trust, incorporating the former
    • Colchester Hospital University NHS Foundation Trust
    • Ipswich Hospital NHS Trust
  • James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
  • Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, incorporating the former
    • Basildon and Thurrock University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
    • Mid Essex Hospital Services NHS Trust
    • Southend University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
  • Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
  • North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
  • Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust
  • Queen Elizabeth’s Hospital King’s Lynn
  • Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
  • West Suffolk Hospital NHS Foundation Trusts

Clinical guidelines (Step 1: check the patient's clinical condition fulfils selection criteria)

The regional (EOE) immunoglobulin treatment guidelines combine the latest guidelines as published by NHS England and the Department of Health, as well as regional standards as specified by the EoE IAP. Local standards include further detail on the approvals required per indication, permission to treat out of hours and the agreed dosing strategies for indications that previously have not been covered by national commissioning guidance. This guidance should be used as the primary reference source by NHS providers in the East of England, and in preference to other documents including those published by commissioners.

The guidelines provide information about the classification of each indication, the level of approval required and the likely need to commence treatment 'out of hours'. Where clinically appropriate, the panel recommend to treat during standard day hours to minimise risks.

Associate Trusts of the EoE IAP agree to adhere to the standards specified by the EoE IAP and to accept the decisions of the EoE IAP as binding. This stance is supported by the medical directors of the Trusts in the East of England.

A pathway exists for a second opinion to be sought from an associate SRIAP (sub-regional IAP). Where the EoE IAP has declined to support treatment with immunoglobulins, please email the EoE IAP coordinator to formally request a clinical review by an associate SRIAP. Ensure communications are appropriately secure when sending patient identifiable data. We recommend sending from an nhs.net account.

Email addresses for the panel are:

  • add-tr.iap-eastofengland@nhs.net (Triaging team for clinical requests)
  • cuh.add-tr.eastofengland-iapcoordinator@nhs.net (Panel coordinator)

Clinical requests (Step 2: Seek clinical approval from the EoEIAP)

Applications for treatment with immunoglobulins require an eReferral form to be completed and submitted to the EoE IAP.

  • This form is available at: www.ivig.nhs.uk (opens in a new tab). There is no need to have a profile to create or submit a treatment request. Click 'Access Database' > 'New Referral'
  • A walk-through guide is published below to support clinicians.

Trusts in the East of England will be adopting the eReferral system with advertised launch dates in 2025, though eReferrals are already supported by the EoE panel.

If the eReferral system is not yet implemented in your Trust or there are technical difficulties, complete the appropriate Immunoglobulin Clinical Approval Request Form below before treating the patient (± funding authorisation, depending on the condition to be treated; see Clinical Guideline). Download and complete the form (below) and submit to the EoE IAP by email for panel consideration.

Where eReferral is not available or not implemented, requests for immunomodulation or HNIg in the absence of hyperimmune globulin should be make using the following form:

All requests for immunoglobulin replacement therapy (in primary or secondary immunodeficiency) should be made using the following form:

All clinical requests to authorisation to the panel should be emailed to EoE IAP - for patients from any member Trust (from an nhs.net or other secure NHS account)

All authorised treatment requests require the treating consultant to review the patient’s clinical response in accordance with the specified clinical measures for the indication, or as specified by the panel at the point of approval to treat.

Patients should be informed that panel approval is required before treatment can begin for any Class II-V indications (Class I indications may proceed within defined limits without panel approval).

As part of the process of consent to treatment, patients with capacity should be given a copy of the Immunoglobulin Patient Information Leaflet (below) prior to treatment, along with the opportunity to read and ask questions about treatment before treatment proceeds.

Patient Information Leaflet (Step 3: Provide information to the patient before taking informed consent)

Once clinical approval has been obtained from the panel, the patient should be informed about the risks of treatment inherent with immunoglobulins (it is a blood product), his / her / their data being recorded on a national database, the risk of interruptions in supply. This information and more is contained in the Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) below. The panel suggest this leaflet is given to all patients who have capacity before obtaining informed consent and commencing therapy.

There is no regional consent form. Please use locally available generic consent forms in conjunction with this PIL.

The following patient information leaflet has been designed to provide useful information on the storage of immunoglobulin at home for people self-administering immunoglobulin.

Patient Information Leaflets

Immunoglobulin-replacement-therapy/switching-immunoglobulin-products/ (opens in a new tab)

Immunodeficiency UK produce a leaflet to support patients who are considered for a switch in immunoglobulin product.

The Cambridge University Hospitals Immunoglobulin Pharmacy Team have provided a table which may help with questions regarding the storage of particular immunoglobulin medicines.

Latest news and updates

Latest news and previous significant amendments

November 2024

Inclusion of the eReferral walk-through prior to regional implementation

Update to include NHSE CCG for scleromyxedema

Dosing review (whole document)

October 2024

Updated advice in line with UKHSA guidelines for varicella zoster post exposure prophylaxis

Minor amendment to Core Practice Standards (v1.8)

September 2024

Gamten 10% - UK plasma-sourced 10% IVIG is in production. UK plasma has arrived at the fractionation plant. Gamten is anticipated to be commercially available in early 2025. Sub-Regional Immunoglobulin Panels will be instrumental in integrating this new product safely into services and hospitals while maintaining patient treatments and use of all products approved in the NHSE immunoglobulin frameworks.

May 2024

Clinical guidelines alignment with newly published NHS Commissioning Policy. Note that weight-based dosing guidelines are under review and are not yet recommended for EOEIAP affiliated centres.

April 2024

Update to solid organ transplant indications (re: liver transplant) for AIT and AMR

Update to use of commercial vs. UKHSA stocks for PEP

March 2024

Link to UKHSA document viral illness in pregnancy. Additional advice re: treatment of neonates born to mothers with measles.

February 2024

Updated links to current National Measles Guideline and updated dosing advice for IVIG and SCIG in immunosuppressed or at risk individuals following exposure to measles.

January 2023

Links updated to maintain fixed URL.

Update to immunodeficiencies request form to capture CAR-T treatment data.

December 2023

Update to the clinical guideline for the management of measles, polio, hepatitis A or VZV using HNIg

Update to Core Practice Standards to provide advice on clinical trials involving immunoglobulins

November 2023

House of Lords publishes report into Homecare Medicines Services

https://committees.parliament.uk/work/7739/homecare-medicines-services/ (opens in a new tab)

October 2023

Revised clinical criteria for Catastrophic Antiphospholipid Syndrome published

September 2023

14th Sept - The inaugural combined ERINN and EOEIAP affiliated pharmacist regional education and update day at Madingley Hall

November 2022

Supporting the organisational transition at Cambridge University Hospitals from "@addenbrookes.nhs.uk" to "nhs.net" email accounts, contact details on this webpage have been updated.

August 2022

Updated treatment request form (immunomodulation) updated with 2022 abbreviated indications, dosing and commissioning status

Revisions to Core Practice Standards published to reflect current commissioning position and approval processes

July 2022

Revisions to EOE clinical guidelines including published NICE CG and TA. PHE now UK Health Security Agency: references amended. See end of guidelines for a complete list of revisions.

December 2021

Major revisions to NHS England commissioning documents for polyvalent IgG.

July 2021

New 18 month NHS Framework launched. Significant shortages globally of immunoglobulins that will affect the NHS. Mitigation plans in preparation.

April 2021

Update to clinical guidelines for the following conditions: Treatment of measles and Covid-vaccine associated thrombosis and thrombocytopenia

March 2021

All Trusts must now notify the EOEIAP of all immunoglobulin use either for approval or retrospectively for Class 1

February 2021

UK Plasma now sanctioned for the manufacture of immunoglobulins (GOV.uk) (opens in a new tab)

Submission of data to the East of England IAP

The following email distribution list should be used for the submission of purchasing data, allocation change requests and other communications of a general nature that do not involve clinical decision making or data that is patient-confidential:

Email EoE IAP coordinator

Regional allocations are monitored by the IAP and a summary of the set allocations can be requested from the regional IVIG coordinator.

Email addresses for the panel are:

  • add-tr.iap-eastofengland@nhs.net (Triaging team for clinical requests)
  • cuh.add-tr.eastofengland-iapcoordinator@nhs.net (Panel coordinator)
  • david.demonteverde-robb@nhs.net (Regional Pharmacist Lead, EOEIAP)

EoEIAP regulatory documents

Current version 1.8; Oct 2024

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