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golimumab (Simponi®)

 

Following non-submission

AWMSG advice

Status: Not endorsed (Statement of Advice)

In the absence of a submission from the holder of the marketing authorisation, golimumab (Simponi®) cannot be endorsed for use within NHS Wales in combination with methotrexate for the treatment of polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis in children with a body weight of at least 40 kg, who have responded inadequately to previous therapy with methotrexate.

 Statement of Advice (SOA): golimumab (Simponi) 1324 (PDF, 96Kb)

Medicine details

Medicine name golimumab (Simponi®)
Formulation 50 mg solution for injection
Reference number 1324
Indication

In combination with methotrexate for the treatment of polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis in children with a body weight of at least 40 kg, who have responded inadequately to previous therapy with methotrexate.

Company Merck Sharp & Dohme Ltd
BNF chapter Musculoskeletal & joint diseases
Submission type Non-submission
Status Not endorsed (Statement of Advice)
Date of issue 29/09/2016
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