Advice

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

imipenem/cilastatin/relabactam (Recarbrio®) is not recommended for use within NHSScotland.

Indication under review: For treatment of infections due to aerobic Gram-negative organisms in adults with limited treatment options.

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:
imipenem/cilastatin/relabactam (Recarbrio)
SMC ID:
SMC2390
Indication:

For treatment of infections due to aerobic Gram-negative organisms in adults with limited treatment options.

Pharmaceutical company
Merck Sharp & Dohme Ltd
BNF chapter
Infections
Submission type
Non submission
Status
Not recommended
Date advice published
12 July 2021