Advice

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

pitolisant (Wakix®) is not recommended for use within NHS Scotland.

Indication under review: Treatment of narcolepsy with or without cataplexy in adults

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:
pitolisant (Wakix)
SMC ID:
1229/17
Indication:
for the treatment of narcolepsy with or without cataplexy in adults.
Pharmaceutical company
Lincoln Medical Limited
BNF chapter
Central nervous system
Submission type
Non submission
Status
Not recommended
Date advice published
13 February 2017