Advice

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

conestat alfa (Ruconest®) is not recommended for use within NHS Scotland.

Indication: treatment of acute angioedema attacks in adults with hereditary angioedema (HAE) due to C1 esterase inhibitor deficiency.

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:
conestat (Ruconest)
SMC ID:
745/11
Indication:
Treatment of acute angioedema attacks in adults with hereditary angioedema (HAE)
BNF chapter
Respiratory system
Submission type
Non submission
Status
Not recommended
Date advice published
10 October 2011