Advice
following an abbreviated submission
insulin detemir (Levemir®) is accepted for restricted use within NHS Scotland.
Indication under review: treatment of diabetes mellitus in adults, adolescents and children aged 2 years and above.
SMC restriction: in patients unable to achieve good glycaemic control with established insulins.
Insulin detemir has previously been accepted for restricted use by SMC in adults, adolescents and children from 6 years of age. Insulin detemir is included in the British National Formulary for Children 2011-2012.
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Medicine details
- Medicine name:
- insulin detemir (Levemir)
- SMC ID:
- 780/12
- Indication:
- treatment of diabetes mellitus in adults, adolescents and children aged 2 years and above.
- Pharmaceutical company
- Novo Nordisk Ltd
- BNF chapter
- Endocrine system
- Submission type
- Abbreviated
- Status
- Restricted
- Date advice published
- 14 May 2012