Lupus - FOI Response Register

FoI Number
2024-301
Subject
Lupus
Date Received
06/09/2024
Request and Response

Question 1: Does NHS Shetland treat patients diagnosed with Lupus (systemic lupus erythematosus including lupus nephritis)?

Yes

If No, please see question 2

If Yes, please see questions 3 & 4

Question 2: If NHS Shetland does not treat Lupus (systemic lupus erythematosus including lupus nephritis) are patients referred to a tertiary/ specialist treatment centre?

N/A

If Yes, please state which treatment centre.

Treatment Centre:

  

Question 3: Does NHS Shetland have local guidelines/ clinical pathways/ protocols (including shared care protocols) for the treatment of patients diagnosed with Lupus (systemic lupus erythematosus including lupus nephritis)?

No

If Yes, please can a copy be provided

Question 4: How many patients were treated at NHS Shetland for Lupus using belimumab in 2023?

Exempt under FOISA s 38(1)(b)

Question 5: How many patients were treated at NHS Shetland for Lupus using rituximab in 2023?

Exempt under FOISA s 38(1)(b)

Question 6: How many patients were treated at NHS Shetland for Lupus using voclosporin in 2023?

Exempt under FOISA s 38(1)(b)

For questions 4-6 NHS Shetland considers that providing any answer carries a high risk of identifying or disclosing information about individuals. As such and in accordance with FOISA s 16(1), NHS Shetland confirms that it holds the information requested but that it is exempt from disclosure under FOISA s 38(1)(b) as read with s 38 (2A) as the information constitutes personal data and disclosure would breach the confidentiality of the data subjects.