Advice

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

pasireotide (as pamoate) (Signifor ®) is not recommended for use within NHS Scotland.

Indication under review: Treatment of adult patients with Cushing's disease for whom surgery is not an option or for whom surgery has failed.

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:
pasireotide (as pamoate) (Signifor)
SMC ID:
1311/18
Indication:
Treatment of adult patients with Cushing's disease for whom surgery is not an option or for whom surgery has failed.
Pharmaceutical company
Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd
BNF chapter
Endocrine system
Submission type
Non submission
Status
Not recommended
Date advice published
12 February 2018