Advice

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

selumetinib (Koselugo®) is not recommended for use within NHSScotland.

Indication under review: as monotherapy for the treatment of symptomatic, inoperable plexiform neurofibromas (PN) in adult patients with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1).

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:
selumetinib (Koselugo)
SMC ID:
SMC2987
Indication:

As monotherapy for the treatment of symptomatic, inoperable plexiform neurofibromas (PN) in adult patients with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1).

Pharmaceutical company
AstraZeneca UK Ltd
BNF chapter
Central nervous system
Submission type
Non submission
Status
Not recommended
Date advice published
12 October 2026