Drug guidance
Maribavir for treating refractory or drug-intolerant cytomegalovirus infection after transplant
Condition
Infections
1 July 2026
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Published on 01 Jul 2026
Last Updated on 01 Jul 2026
Guidance Recommendations
The Ministry of Health’s Drug Advisory Committee has recommended:
Maribavir 200 mg tablet for treating post-transplant cytomegalovirus infection or disease in adults who are refractory (with or without genotypic resistance) or intolerant to prior antiviral therapy.
Funding status
Maribavir 200 mg tablet is recommended for inclusion on the Medication Assistance Fund (MAF) for the abovementioned indication from 1 September 2026.
Maribavir should be used in line with the additional clinical criteria listed in the Annex.
