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idursulfase (Elaprase®)

 

Following a full submission

AWMSG advice

Status: Not recommended

Idursulfase (Elaprase®) should not be recommended for use within NHS Wales for the long-term treatment of patients with Hunter syndrome (Mucopolysaccharidosis II, MPS II). The clinical and cost effectiveness data presented was not sufficient for AWMSG to recommend its use.

 Final Recommendation: idursulfase (Elaprase) 162 (PDF, 203Kb)

Medicine details

Medicine name idursulfase (Elaprase®)
Formulation 2 mg/ml concentrate for solution for infusion
Reference number 162
Indication

Long term treatment of patients with Hunter syndrome (Mucopolysaccharidosis II, MPS II)

Company Shire Human Genetic Therapies
BNF chapter Nutrition & blood
Submission type Full
Status Not recommended
Advice number 1207
NMG meeting date 12/09/2007
AWMSG meeting date 18/10/2007
Ratification by Welsh Government 15/11/2007
Date of issue 20/11/2007
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