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ATC codes: V04CF01
EMLc
Indication
Mycobacterial diseases ICD11 code: 1B2Z
Medicine type
Biological agent
List type
Core (EML)
(EMLc)
Additional notes
All tuberculins should comply with the WHO requirements for tuberculins.
Formulations
Parenteral > Locoregional injections > Intradermal:
EML status history
First added in 1977 (TRS 615)
Changed in 1989 (TRS 796)
Changed in 2007 (TRS 950)
Sex
All
Age
Also recommended for children
Therapeutic alternatives
The recommendation is for this specific medicine
Patent information
Patents have expired in most jurisdictions
Summary of evidence and Expert Committee recommendations
The EMLc Subcommittee endorsed the inclusion of tuberculin, purified protein derivative on the core list of the EMLc.