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pramipexole (Mirapexin®)

 

Following a full submission

AWMSG advice

Status: Recommended

Pramipexole prolonged release (Mirapexin prolonged release®) is recommended as an option for use within NHS Wales for the treatment of the signs and symptoms of idiopathic Parkinson's disease, alone or in combination with levodopa. Pramipexole prolonged release should be initiated by a specialist experienced in the treatment of Parkinson's disease. AWMSG is of the opinion that pramipexole prolonged release may be suitable for shared care in accordance with appropriate local guidance. In order to limit potential errors, pramipexole prolonged release should be prescribed by brand as Mirapexin prolonged release®.

 Final Recommendation: pramipexole (Mirapexin) 608 (PDF, 200Kb)

Medicine details

Medicine name pramipexole (Mirapexin®)
Formulation prolonged-release tablet
Reference number 608
Indication

Treatment of the signs and symptoms of idiopathic Parkinson’s disease, alone (without levodopa) or in combination with levodopa i.e. over the course of the disease, through to late stages when the effect of levodopa wears off or becomes inconsistent and fluctuations of the therapeutic effect occur (end of dose or “on off” fluctuations)

Company Boehringer Ingelheim Ltd
BNF chapter Central nervous system
Submission type Full
Status Recommended
Advice number 0810
NMG meeting date 17/03/2010
AWMSG meeting date 28/04/2010
Ratification by Welsh Government 28/05/2010
Date of issue 01/06/2010
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