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Which specialists should administer Visudyne (verteporfin)?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Visudyne (verteporfin) should be administered only by ophthalmologists experienced in managing patients with age-related macular degeneration or pathological myopia.

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Visudyne 15 mg powder for solution for infusionNeon Healthcare Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.2 Posology and method of administration · Version 1Document updated 20 March 2024

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