Advice

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

telavancin hydrochloride (Vibativ®) is not recommended for use within NHS Scotland.

Indication under review: treatment of adults with nosocomial pneumonia (NP) including ventilator associated pneumonia, known or suspected to be caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).

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:
telavancin hydrochloride (Vibativ)
SMC ID:
1015/14
Indication:
Treatment of adults with nosocomial pneumonia (NP) including ventilator associated pneumonia, known or suspected to be caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).
Pharmaceutical company
Clinigen Healthcare Ltd
BNF chapter
Infections
Submission type
Non submission
Status
Not recommended
Date advice published
10 November 2014