Advice

in the absence of a submission from the holder of the marketing authorisation

bendamustine (Levact ®) is not recommended for use within NHS Scotland.

Indication under review: Indolent non-Hodgkin's lymphomas as monotherapy in patients who have progressed during or within 6 months following treatment with rituximab or a rituximab containing regimen.

The holder of the marketing authorisation has not made a submission to SMC regarding this product in this indication.  As a result we cannot recommend its use within NHSScotland.

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Medicine details

Medicine name:
bendamustine (Levact)
SMC ID:
701/11
Indication:
Indolent non-Hodgkin's lymphomas as monotherapy in patients who have progressed during or within 6 months following treatment with rituximab or a rituximab containing regimen.
Pharmaceutical company
Napp Pharmaceuticals Ltd
BNF chapter
Malignant disease and immunosuppression
Submission type
Non submission
Status
Not recommended
Date advice published
11 April 2011