Regulatory PathRegulatory requirements compared

Active substance

Ciclosporin

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SFDA Saudi Arabia — SFDA human drug list

Trade nameStrengthForm · routePackPublic priceTypeCompanyStatus
CLASGEN0.5 mg/mlEye drops · Ophthalmic use30 Single Dose ContainerSAR 91.10Generic · PrescriptionAmman Pharmaceutical Industries (API)Valid
Effyren25 mgCapsule, hard · Oral use30 BlisterSAR 72.95Generic · PrescriptionPanacea Biotec Pharma LtdValid
RESTASIS 0.05% Eye Drop Emulsion0.05 %Eye drops, emulsion · Ophthalmic use30 VialSAR 101.20NCE · PrescriptionAbbVie IncValid
SANDIMMUN 50MG-ML AMPULE50 mg/mlConcentrate for solution for infusion · Intravenous use1 AmpouleSAR 124.70NCE · PrescriptionNOVARTIS PHARMA AGValid
SANDIMMUN CONC.FOR INFUSIN 250MG-5ML50 mg/mlConcentrate for solution for infusion · Intravenous use10 VialSAR 531.35NCE · PrescriptionNOVARTIS PHARMA AGValid
SANDIMMUN NEORAL 100MG CAPS100 mgCapsule · Oral use50 BlisterSAR 646.20NCE · PrescriptionNOVARTIS PHARMA AGValid
SANDIMMUN NEORAL 25MG CAPS25 mgCapsule · Oral use50 BlisterSAR 161.60NCE · PrescriptionNOVARTIS PHARMA AGValid
SANDIMMUN NEORAL 50MG CAP50 mgCapsule · Oral use50 BlisterSAR 290.90NCE · PrescriptionNOVARTIS PHARMA AGValid
SANDIMMUN NEORAL DRINK 100MG-ML100 mg/mlOral solution · Oral use1 BottleSAR 706.85NCE · PrescriptionNOVARTIS PHARMA AGValid
VERKAZIA1 mg/mlEye drops, emulsion · Ocular use120 Single Dose ContainerSAR 1324.95NCE · PrescriptionSanten OyValid
GENGRAF 100 MG MODIFIED CAPSULE100 mgModified-release capsule, soft · Oral use30 BlisterSAR 374.70NCE · PrescriptionAbbott LaboratoriesWithdrawn by MAH · Not Marketed
GENGRAF 25MG MODIFIED CAPSULE25 mgModified-release capsule, soft · Oral use30 BlisterSAR 97.95NCE · PrescriptionAbbott LaboratoriesWithdrawn by MAH · Not Marketed
SANDIMMUN 50MG-ML AMPULE50 mg/mlConcentrate for solution for infusion · Intravenous use1 AmpouleSAR 161.95NCE · PrescriptionNOVARTISWithdrawn by MAH · Not Marketed
SANDIMMUN CONC.FOR INFUSIN 250MG-5ML50 mg/mlConcentrate for solution for infusion · Intravenous use10 VialSAR 591.55NCE · PrescriptionNOVARTISWithdrawn by MAH · Not Marketed
Indications — CHI Daman Drug Formulary

ALLERGIC CONJUCTIVITIS (AC); KERATITIS, ADENOVIRAL CONJUNCTIVITIS; SJOGREN'S SYNDROME

US FDA United States — FDA approvals (Drugs@FDA)

ProductStrengthForm · routeApplicantStatusFirst approved
SANDIMMUNE50MG/MLinjectable · injectionNOVARTISPrescription14 Nov 1983
SANDIMMUNE100MG/MLsolution · oralNOVARTISPrescription14 Nov 1983
SANDIMMUNE25MG; 100MG; 50MGcapsule · oralNOVARTISPrescription2 Mar 1990
NEORAL25MG; 100MGcapsule · oralNOVARTISPrescription14 Jul 1995
NEORAL100MG/MLsolution · oralNOVARTISPrescription14 Jul 1995
NEORAL25MG; 100MGcapsule · oralNOVARTISPrescription22 May 1997
NEORAL25MG; 100MGcapsule · oralNOVARTISPrescription22 May 1997
NEORAL25MG; 100MGcapsule · oralNOVARTISPrescription19 Jun 1997
NEORAL25MG; 100MGcapsule · oralNOVARTISPrescription19 Jun 1997
CYCLOSPORINE50MG/MLinjectable · injectionHIKMA PHARMSPrescription29 Oct 1999
CYCLOSPORINE100MG; 25MGcapsule · oralSANDOZPrescription13 Jan 2000
GENGRAF25MG; 100MGcapsule · oralABBVIEPrescription12 May 2000
CYCLOSPORINE100MG; 25MGcapsule · oralDR REDDYS LABS SAPrescription20 Dec 2000
CYCLOSPORINE25MG; 100MGcapsule · oralAPOTEXPrescription9 May 2002
RESTASIS0.05%emulsion · ophthalmicABBVIEPrescription23 Dec 2002
RESTASIS MULTIDOSE0.05%emulsion · ophthalmicABBVIEPrescription23 Dec 2002
RESTASIS0.05%emulsion · ophthalmicALLERGANPrescription10 Oct 2003
CYCLOSPORINE100MG/MLsolution · oralIVAX SUB TEVA PHARMSPrescription25 Mar 2005
CYCLOSPORINE50MG; 100MG; 25MGcapsule · oralIVAX SUB TEVA PHARMSPrescription29 Mar 2005
CEQUA0.09%solution · ophthalmicSUN PHARMPrescription14 Aug 2018
CYCLOSPORINE25MG; 50MG; 100MGcapsule · oralAPOTEXPrescription10 Jul 2019
VERKAZIA0.1%emulsion · ophthalmicHARROW EYEPrescription23 Jun 2021
CYCLOSPORINE0.05%emulsion · ophthalmicMYLANPrescription2 Feb 2022
CYCLOSPORINE25MG; 50MG; 100MGcapsule · oralONESOURCEPrescription2 Aug 2022
VEVYE0.1%solution · ophthalmicHARROW EYEPrescription30 May 2023

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EMA European Union — centrally authorised medicines

Ikervis Santen Oy · Authorised · authorised 19 Mar 2015 · ATC S01XA18

Therapeutic indication (EMA)

Treatment of severe keratitis in adult patients with dry eye disease, which has not improved despite treatment with tear substitutes.

Verkazia Santen Oy · Authorised · authorised 6 Jul 2018 · ATC S01XA18

Therapeutic indication (EMA)

Treatment of severe vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) in children from 4 years of age and adolescents.

Vevizye Laboratoires Théa · Authorised · authorised 19 Sep 2024 · ATC S01XA18

Therapeutic indication (EMA)

Treatment of moderate to severe dry eye disease (keratoconjunctivitis sicca) in adult patients, which has not improved despite treatment with tear substitutes.

Vekacia Novagali Pharma S.A. · Application withdrawn

Restaysis Allergan Pharmaceuticals International Limited · Application withdrawn · ATC S01XA18

Therapeutic indication (EMA)

For the treatment of moderate dry eye disease in adults.

Canada Canada — marketed products (Health Canada)

BrandDINStrengthForm · routeCompany
CEQUA025126290.09 % / W/VSOLUTION · OPHTHALMICSUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED
NEORAL0215066250 MGCAPSULE · ORALNOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC
NEORAL02150670100 MGCAPSULE · ORALNOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC
NEORAL0215068925 MGCAPSULE · ORALNOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC
NEORAL02150697100 MG / MLSOLUTION · ORALNOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC
NEORAL0223767110 MGCAPSULE · ORALNOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC
RESTASIS023556550.05 % / W/VEMULSION · OPHTHALMICABBVIE CORPORATION
RESTASIS MULTIDOSE024768350.05 % / W/VEMULSION · OPHTHALMICABBVIE CORPORATION
SANDIMMUNE I.V.0059325750 MG / MLSOLUTION · INTRAVENOUSNOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC
SANDOZ CYCLOSPORINE02242821100 MGCAPSULE · ORALSANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
SANDOZ CYCLOSPORINE0224707325 MGCAPSULE · ORALSANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
SANDOZ CYCLOSPORINE0224707450 MGCAPSULE · ORALSANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
TEVA-CYCLOSPORINE024624860.05 % / W/VEMULSION · OPHTHALMICTEVA CANADA LIMITED
VERKAZIA024841370.1 % / W/VEMULSION · OPHTHALMICAPOTEX INC

Prices — United States and England

SourceProduct as listedPriceUnit / packDate
US NADACCEQUA 0.09% SOLUTION$10.38279per EA23 Sep 2026
US NADACCYCLOSPORINE 0.05% EYE EMULSION$1.18033per EA23 Sep 2026
US NADACCYCLOSPORINE 0.05% EYE EMULSION$0.90945per EA23 Sep 2026
US NADACCYCLOSPORINE 100 MG CAPSULE$7.50676per EA23 Sep 2026
US NADACCYCLOSPORINE 25 MG CAPSULE$2.5957per EA23 Sep 2026
US NADACCYCLOSPORINE MODIFIED 100 MG$1.23348per EA23 Sep 2026
US NADACCYCLOSPORINE MODIFIED 100 MG/ML$2.03685per ML23 Sep 2026
US NADACCYCLOSPORINE MODIFIED 25 MG$0.31377per EA23 Sep 2026
US NADACCYCLOSPORINE MODIFIED 50 MG$0.76459per EA23 Sep 2026
US NADACGENGRAF 25 MG CAPSULE$1.86549per EA2 Jan 2026
US NADACNEORAL 100 MG GELATIN CAPSULE$11.7731per EA8 Jul 2026
US NADACNEORAL 25 MG GELATIN CAPSULE$2.94566per EA8 Jul 2026
NHS Drug TariffCiclosporin 100mg capsules£68.2830 capsule1 Oct 2026
NHS Drug TariffCiclosporin 100mg/ml oral solution sugar free£102.3050 ml1 Oct 2026
NHS Drug TariffCiclosporin 10mg capsules£18.2560 capsule1 Oct 2026
NHS Drug TariffCiclosporin 1mg/ml eye drops 0.3ml unit dose£72.0030 unit dose1 Oct 2026
NHS Drug TariffCiclosporin 25mg capsules£18.3730 capsule1 Oct 2026
NHS Drug TariffCiclosporin 50mg capsules£35.9730 capsule1 Oct 2026
NHS Drug TariffCiclosporin 900micrograms/ml eye drops 0.25ml unit dose preservative free£64.8060 unit dose1 Oct 2026

NADAC: average price US retail pharmacies pay to buy the medicine. NHS Drug Tariff Part VIIIA: basic price reimbursed to pharmacies in England and Wales.

WHO WHO Model List of Essential Medicines (2025)

  • 8.1. Immunomodulators for non-malignant disease · complementary
    Failure or rejection of transplanted organs or tissues
    Parenteral > General injections > IV: 50 mg per mL in 1 mL ampoule concentrate for injection | Oral > Liquid: 100 mg per mL (EMLc) | Oral > Solid > capsule: 25 mg

Safety signals and safety-related labeling changes

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Values as published by each source: SFDA human drug list (4-2026, as published by the Council of Health Insurance; indications from the CHI Daman Drug Formulary), Drugs@FDA, EMA medicines data, Health Canada Drug Product Database (Open Government Licence – Canada), CMS NADAC, NHS Drug Tariff Part VIIIA (NHSBSA Copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0), WHO Model List of Essential Medicines (CC BY 3.0 IGO; regrouped by active substance, not created by WHO), EMA PRAC, US FDA safety-related labeling changes and MHRA Drug Safety Update (Open Government Licence v3.0). Sources and reuse. Not a substitute for the official registers or the product information.