Advice

following a full submission:

mirabegron (Betmiga®) is accepted for use within NHS Scotland.

Indication under review: for symptomatic treatment of urgency, increased micturition frequency and/or urgency incontinence as may occur in adult patients with overactive bladder (OAB) syndrome.

Mirabegron was associated with modest treatment benefits over placebo in reducing symptoms associated with overactive bladder syndrome, including frequency and incontinence.

Alternative treatments are available at a lower drug acquisition cost.

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Medicine details

Medicine name:
mirabegron (Betmiga)
SMC ID:
862/13
Indication:
For symptomatic treatment of urgency, increased micturition frequency and/or urgency incontinence as may occur in adult patients with overactive bladder (OAB) syndrome.
Pharmaceutical company
Astellas Pharma Ltd
BNF chapter
Obstetrics, gynaecology, and urinary-tract disorders
Submission type
Full
Status
Accepted
Date advice published
13 May 2013