Joint Formulary & PAD

Ulipristal acetate - Uterine fibroids

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Status 1

Non Formulary
Formulations :
  • Tablets
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BNF SPC
NFD1
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Documentation

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PAD Profile

ChemicalSubstance :
Ulipristal acetate
Indication :
Uterine fibroids
Group Name :
Keywords :
Brand Names Include :
Esmya
Important Information :

MHRA advice: risk of serious liver injury

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Other Indications

Below are listed other indications that Ulipristal acetate is used to treat.

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Other Drugs

Below are listed other drugs that are used to treat Uterine fibroids.

Committee Recommendations (1)

The Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care System Area Prescribing Committee have agreed that Ulipristal acetate is considered Non- Formulary for uterine fibroids
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) guidance for the use of ulipristal for the treatment of uterine fibroids, updated in February 2021, is available here https://www.gov.uk/drug-safety-update/ulipristal-acetate-5mg-esmya-further-restrictions-due-to-risk-of-serious-liver-injury
If a clinician or provider wishes to apply for formulary use of ulipristal for the treatment of uterine fibroids, they may submit a
request by contacting the APC sectretariat at syheartlandsccg.apc@nhs.net