SMC December Update
The Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC) has issued its monthly advice on new medicines.
Liraglutide (Victoza®) has been accepted for restricted use for treatment of adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus to achieve glycaemic control. It is restricted to a third line position after metformin and a sulphonylurea.
Pramipexole (Mirapexin®) in a modified release formulation has been accepted for use in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease. An economic analysis found that the once daily formulation could provide the benefit of once-daily rather than thrice-daily dosing, at an equivalent cost.
Tafluprost preservative-free eye drops (Saflutan®) have been accepted for restricted for the reduction of elevated intraocular pressure in open angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension. The product is restricted to use in those patients with a proven sensitivity to the preservative benzalkonium chloride in currently available prostaglandin preparations.
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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