Advice

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

hydrocortisone (Efmody®) is not recommended for use within NHSScotland.

Indication under review: in adolescents aged 12 years and over and adults for the treatment of adrenal insufficiency (AI).

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:
hydrocortisone (Efmody)
SMC ID:
SMC2971
Indication:

In adolescents aged 12 years and over and adults for the treatment of adrenal insufficiency (AI)

Pharmaceutical company
Immedica
BNF chapter
Endocrine system
Submission type
Non submission
Status
Not recommended
Date advice published
07 September 2026