Xromi® (Nova Laboratories Ltd) has been approved by the Scottish Medicines Consortium for use within NHS Scotland to treat sickle cell disease (SCD) in patients as young as 2 years of age. Xromi® is a strawberry-flavored oral formulation of hydroxycarbamide (hydroxyurea) intended for the prevention of vaso-occlusive complications in SCD patients who have difficulty swalling tablets. This is the first hydroxycarbamide formulation appropriate for young children. Xromi® is available on a prescription-only basis to healthcare specialists in the UK, EU and the Middle East, with plans for worldwide availability.
See here for more info on Xromi®. Source: Sickle Cell Disease News