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lubiprostone (Amitiza®)

 

Status: Superseded

AWMSG ADVICE SUPERSEDED BY NICE GUIDANCE ISSUED JULY 2014. Refer to TA318: Lubiprostone for treating chronic idiopathic constipation for full guidance on NICE recommendations, including any specific restrictions on the use of the technology. AWMSG documentation provided for reference only.

 Statement of Advice (SOA): lubiprostone (Amitiza) 1910 (PDF, 203Kb)

Medicine details

Medicine name lubiprostone (Amitiza®)
Formulation 24 micrograms capsule
Reference number 1910
Indication

 Treatment of chronic idiopathic constipation and associated symptoms in adults

Company Sucampo Pharma
BNF chapter Gastro-intestinal system
Assessment type Non-submission
Status Superseded
Ratification by Welsh Government 16/01/2013
Date of issue 23/01/2013
NICE guidance

TA318: Lubiprostone for treating chronic idiopathic constipation

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