Joint Formulary & PAD

Atogepant - Migraine (acute)

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Status 1

Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Associated Icons :
Restrictions / Comments :

PAD Profile

ChemicalSubstance :
Atogepant
Indication :
Migraine (acute)
Group Name :
Keywords :
migraine treatment, acute migraine, calcitonin gene-related peptide, CGRP
Brand Names Include :
Aquipta
Important Information :

Use in accordance with NICE TA1172 for patients if, in prevous migraines:

  • at least 2 triptans were tried and they did not work well enough, or
  • triptans were contraindicated or not tolerated, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and paracetamol were tried but did not work well enough
Latest Additions Date From :
30 Jul 2026
Latest Additions Date To :
31 Aug 2026
Guidelines :
Supporting Documents :
3

Committee Recommendations (1)

The Surrey & Sussex APC approved atogepant for acute treatment of migraine in line with recommendations made in NICE TA1172.

 Atogepant for this indication will be considered as GREEN on the traffic light system for patients if, in previous migraines:

  • at least 2 triptans were tried and they did not work well enough, or
  • triptans were contraindicated or not tolerated, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and paracetamol were tried but did not work well enough

Other Indications

Below are listed other indications that Atogepant is used to treat.

Other Drugs

Below are listed other drugs that are used to treat Migraine (acute).