SMC September Update
The Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC) has issued its monthly advice on new medicines.
Arirpiprazole (Abilify®) has been rejected for the treatment of moderate to severe manic episodes in bipolar 1 disorder and for the prevention of a new manic episode because the economic analysis was not sufficiently robust to gain acceptance.
Ropinirole prolonged release (Requip XL®) has been accepted for the treatment of idiopathic Parkinson’s disease in patients already taking ropinirole immediate release tablets and have attained adequate symptomatic control.
Action: Clinicians should be aware of the recommendations of the SMC. Routine use of rejected and restricted medicines should be avoided.
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