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ataluren (Translarna®)

 

Following a limited submission

AWMSG advice

Status: Superseded

AWMSG ADVICE SUPERSEDED BY NICE GUIDANCE ISSUED JANUARY 2023. Refer to HST22 Ataluren for treating Duchenne muscular dystrophy with a nonsense mutation in the dystrophin gene for full guidance on NICE recommendations. 

Medicine details

Medicine name ataluren (Translarna®)
Formulation 125 mg granules for oral suspension, 250 mg granules for oral suspension and 1,000 mg granules for oral suspension
Reference number 3911
Indication

Treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) resulting from a nonsense mutation in the dystrophin gene, in ambulatory patients aged 2 years to less than 5 years

Company PTC Therapeutics Ltd
BNF chapter Musculoskeletal & joint diseases
Submission type Limited
Status Superseded
Advice number 0419
NMG meeting date 06/02/2019
AWMSG meeting date 13/03/2019
Ratification by Welsh Government 28/03/2019
Date of issue 28/03/2019
NICE guidance

HST22 Ataluren for treating Duchenne muscular dystrophy with a nonsense mutation in the dystrophin gene

Commercial arrangement CAA
Further information

See also: WHSSC Specialised Services Policy: CP118 Ataluren for treating Duchenne muscular dystrophy with a nonsense mutation in the dystrophin gene

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