For national guidance on this topic please see:

NICE NG78 - Cystic fibrosis: diagnosis and management

ACBS Indication:

Cystic fibrosis

Not suitable for use in child under 4 years

Pack
60 tablet

Not recommended for child over 3 years

Pack
60 ml

Not suitable for use in child under 10 years

Contains bovine derivatives, soya

Pack
60 capsule

Funded by NHS England/CCG if prescribed by GP's.

Funding now rests with NHS England for this treatment. GP's should NOT accept prescribing responsibility for NEW patients.


For existing patients, GP's should continue to prescribe these treatments. NHS England are looking to repatriate these patients in the future. The medicines Management Team will be in contact with prescribers when they have more information.

Indication - recommended option for Cystic Fibrosis if rhDNase or other osmotic drugs are inappropriate and lung function is rapidly declining

Pack
15 capsule
Pack
10 capsule
Pack
280 capsule

Paediatric CF team recommendation only. 

Patient should be reviewed once they have reached adult age.

Paravit-Cf Vitamin levels and Dosages

Pack
60 capsule
Pack
7 ml

For children with cystic fibrosis (CF) who are taking a cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator modulator.

Pack
60 capsule
Pack
7 ml

For treating cystic fibrosis with 1 or more F508del mutations in the CFTR gene in people 6 years and over (NICE TA1085)

Pack
56 tablet (4 x 14 tablets)
Pack
84 tablet (4 x 21 tablets)