Advice

In the absence of a submission from the holder of the marketing authorisation.

bosentan (Traceleer®), is not recommended for use within NHS Scotland for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) WHO functional class II.

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 NHS Scotland.

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Medicine details

Medicine name:
bosentan (Tracleer)
SMC ID:
523/08
Indication:
pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) WHO functional class II
Pharmaceutical company
Actelion Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd
BNF chapter
Cardiovascular system
Submission type
Non submission
Status
Not recommended
Date advice published
10 November 2008