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Bempedoic acid - Lipid modification

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Status 1

Green
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Formulary Status :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Associated Icons :
Guidelines BNF SPC
NICE
Restrictions / Comments :
Important
Only as add-on therapy for patients already on ezetimibe. Use the combination product (bempedoic acid with ezetimibe) in new patients. Specialist team initiation and supply of at least 3 months before transfer of prescribing to primary care.

Documentation

Evidence Review
Bempedoic acid with ezetimibe - briefing paper - Jul 2021
Evidence Review
Bempedoic Acid and ezetimibe - Change in colour classification - December 2024.pdf
Webpage
NICE TA694 - Bempedoic acid with ezetimibe for primary hypercholesterolaemia or mixed dyslipidaemia - Apr 2021
Webpage
Statin Intolerance Pathway (NHS England AAC programme)
Webpage
National Guidance for Lipid Management for Primary and Secondary Prevention of CVD (NHS England AAC programme)

PAD Profile

ChemicalSubstance :
Bempedoic acid
Indication :
Lipid modification
Group Name :
Keywords :
Primary hypercholesterolaemia, mixed dyslipidaemia, lipid-lowering, lipid lowering, raised cholesterol, high cholesterol
Brand Names Include :
Nilemdo
Important Information :
Latest Additions Date From :
Latest Additions Date To :
Guidelines :
Lipid modification
Supporting Documents :
5

Other Indications

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Other Drugs

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Committee Recommendations (1)

04 Dec 24 - Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care System Area Prescribing Committee (APC)

The Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care System Area Prescribing Committee has agreed a GREEN traffic light status for bempedoic Acid with ezetimibe in line with NICE guidance (TA694).

 Please follow the guidance in the SPC and the National Lipid Management pathway for advice on initial and onward monitoring requirements.

 Note: Anaemia is a common side-effect of bempedoic acid. For patients where a reduction in haemoglobin (Hb) may be of concern, consider a full blood count (FBC) at 3 months and annually thereafter.