Advice

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

gonapeptyl depot is not recommended for use within NHS Scotland for symptomatic endometriosis confirmed by laparoscopy when suppression of the ovarian hormonogenesis is indicated to the extent that surgical therapy is not primarily indicated.

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:
Gonapeptyl depot 3.75mg
SMC ID:
270/06
Indication:
Symptomatic endometriosis
Pharmaceutical company
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Ltd
BNF chapter
Malignant disease and immunosuppression
Submission type
Non submission
Status
Not recommended
Date advice published
08 May 2006