Advice

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

Imatinib (Glivec) is not recommended for use within NHSScotland for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory Philadelphia chromosome positive acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (Ph+ ALL) as monotherapy.

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:
imatinib (Glivec)
SMC ID:
426/07
Indication:
for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory Philadelphia chromosome positive acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (Ph+ ALL) as monotherapy
Pharmaceutical company
Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd
BNF chapter
Malignant disease and immunosuppression
Submission type
Non submission
Status
Not recommended
Date advice published
10 December 2007