atazanavir (Reyataz®)

 

Following a limited submission

AWMSG advice

Status: Recommended

Atazanavir (Reyataz®) capsules, co-administered with low dose ritonavir, are recommended as an option for use within NHS Wales for the treatment of HIV-1 infected paediatric patients 6 years of age and older in combination with other antiretroviral medicinal products. Atazanavir (Reyataz®) is not suitable for shared care within NHS Wales for the above indication.

 Final Recommendation: atazanavir (Reyataz) 746 (PDF, 190Kb)
 Appraisal Report: atazanavir (Reyataz) 746 (PDF, 94Kb)

Medicine details

Medicine name atazanavir (Reyataz®)
Formulation capsule
Reference number 746
Indication

Co-administered with low dose ritonavir, for the treatment of HIV-1 infected paediatric patients 6 years of age and older in combination with other antiretroviral medicinal products

Company Bristol-Myers Squibb Pharmaceuticals Ltd
BNF chapter Infections
Assessment type Limited
Status Recommended
Advice number 1810
NMG meeting date 17/11/2010
AWMSG meeting date 15/12/2010
Ratification by Welsh Government 27/01/2011
Date of issue 03/02/2011