guselkumab (Tremfya)

following a full submission:

guselkumab (Tremfya®) is accepted for restricted use within NHSScotland.

Indication under review: Treatment of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in adults who are candidates for systemic therapy.

SMC restriction: for patients who have failed to respond to conventional systemic therapies (including ciclosporin, methotrexate and phototherapy), are intolerant to, or have a contraindication to these treatments.

In two phase III studies, guselkumab was superior to a TNF inhibitor in improving symptoms of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in adults who are candidates for systemic therapy.

This SMC advice takes account of the benefits of a Patient Access Scheme (PAS) that improves the cost-effectiveness of guselkumab. This advice is contingent upon the continuing availability of the PAS in NHSScotland or a list price that is equivalent or lower.