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elosulfase alfa (Vimizim®)

 

Status: Recommended

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) published advice in December 2015 in relation to elosulfase alfa (Vimizim®) for the treatment of patients with mucopolysaccharidosis, type IVA (Morquio A Syndrome, MPS IVA). At their meeting on 24 February 2016 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 elosulfase alfa (Vimizim®) should be implemented within NHS Wales.Refer to HST19: Elosulfase alfa for treating mucopolysaccharidosis type 4A for full guidance on NICE recommendations, including any specific restrictions on the use of the technology.

Medicine details

Medicine name elosulfase alfa (Vimizim®)
Formulation 1 mg/ml concentrate for solution for infusion
Reference number 1084
Indication

Treatment of mucopolysaccharidosis, type IVA (Morquio A Syndrome, MPS IVA) in patients of all ages

Company BioMarin Europe Ltd
BNF chapter Nutrition & blood
Submission type N/A
Status Recommended
AWMSG meeting date 24/02/2016
Ratification by Welsh Government 16/03/2016
Date of issue 16/03/2016
NICE guidance

HST19: Elosulfase alfa for treating mucopolysaccharidosis type 4A

Further information

See also: WHSSC Specialised Services Policy CP100: Elosulfase alfa (Vimizim) for the management of MPS Type IVA

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