Advice

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

everolimus (Votubia®) is not recommended for use within NHS Scotland.

Indication under review: Treatment of patients aged 3 years and older with subependymal giant cell astrocytoma (SEGA) associated with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) who require therapeutic intervention but are not amenable to surgery.

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:
everolimus (Votubia)
SMC ID:
787/12
Indication:
Treatment of patients aged 3 years and older with subependymal giant cell astrocytoma (SEGA) associated with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) who require therapeutic intervention but are not amenable to surgery.
Pharmaceutical company
Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd
BNF chapter
Malignant disease and immunosuppression
Submission type
Non submission
Status
Not recommended
Date advice published
09 April 2012