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sucroferric oxyhydroxide (Velphoro®)

 

Following a full submission

AWMSG advice

Status: Recommended with restrictions

Sucroferric oxyhydroxide (Velphoro®) is recommended as an option for restricted use within its licensed indication within NHS Wales for the control of serum phosphorus levels in adult chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients on haemodialysis (HD) or peritoneal dialysis (PD). Sucroferric oxyhydroxide (Velphoro®) should be used within the context of a multiple therapeutic approach, which could include calcium supplement, 1,25-dihydroxy vitamin D3 or one of its analogues, or calcimimetics to control the development of renal bone disease. Sucroferric oxyhydroxide (Velphoro®) should be restricted as an option for use where non-calcium based phosphate binders are considered appropriate. Sucroferric oxyhydroxide (Velphoro®) is not recommended for use within NHS Wales outside of this subpopulation.

 Final Recommendation: sucroferric oxyhydroxide (Velphoro) 1504 (PDF, 362Kb)
 Appraisal Report: sucroferric oxyhydroxide (Velphoro) 1504 (PDF, 649Kb)

Medicine details

Medicine name sucroferric oxyhydroxide (Velphoro®)
Formulation 500 mg chewable tablet
Reference number 1504
Indication

Control of serum phosphorus levels in adult chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients on haemodialysis (HD) or peritoneal dialysis (PD), within the context of a multiple therapeutic approach, which could include calcium supplement, 1,25-dihydroxy vitamin D3 or one of its analogues, or calcimimetics to control the development of renal bone disease

Company Vifor Fresenius Medical Care Renal Pharma UK Ltd
BNF chapter Nutrition & blood
Submission type Full
Status Recommended with restrictions
Advice number 3315
NMG meeting date 07/10/2015
AWMSG meeting date 11/11/2015
Ratification by Welsh Government 09/12/2015
Date of issue 10/12/2015
Date of last review 20/03/2019
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