Advice

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

quetiapine (Seroquel XL®) is not recommended for use within NHS Scotland.

Indication: Add-on treatment of major depressive episodes in patients with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) who have had sub-optimal response to antidepressant monotherapy.

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.

Download detailed advice38KB (PDF)

Download

Medicine details

Medicine name:
quetiapine (Seroquel XL)
SMC ID:
744/11
Indication:
Add-on treatment of major depressive episodes in patients with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
Pharmaceutical company
AstraZeneca UK Ltd
BNF chapter
Central nervous system
Submission type
Non submission
Status
Not recommended
Date advice published
10 October 2011