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eculizumab (Soliris®)

 

Status: Recommended

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) published advice in January 2015 in relation to eculizumab (Soliris®) for the treatment of patients with atypical haemolytic uraemic syndrome (aHUS). At their meeting on 11 February 2015 AWMSG supported the adoption and implementation of this advice within NHS Wales (refer to the minutes of meetings). The Minister for Health and Social Services has subsequently agreed that the NICE HST advice for eculizumab (Soliris®) should be implemented within NHS Wales. Refer to HST1: Eculizumab for treating atypical haemolytic uraemic syndrome for full guidance on NICE recommendations, including any specific restrictions on the use of the technology.

Medicine details

Medicine name eculizumab (Soliris®)
Formulation 300 mg concentrate for solution for infusion
Reference number 1153
Indication

Treatment of patients with atypical haemolytic uraemic syndrome (aHUS)

Company Alexion Pharma UK Ltd
BNF chapter Nutrition & blood
Submission type N/A
Status Recommended
AWMSG meeting date 11/02/2015
Ratification by Welsh Government 12/08/2015
Date of issue 12/08/2015
NICE guidance

HST1: Eculizumab for treating atypical haemolytic uraemic syndrome

Further information

See: WHSSC Specialised Services Policy CP98: Eculizumab for Atypical Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome (aHUS)

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