Joint Formulary & PAD

Somapacitan - Growth failure - children

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This drug has not yet been assessed for formulary status. Contact your pharmacy team for advice on making an application to APC.

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PAD Profile

ChemicalSubstance :
Somapacitan
Indication :
Growth failure - children
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Sogroya
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Other Indications

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Other Drugs

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Committee Recommendations (1)

09 Oct 24 - Not Set

This drug has not yet been assessed for formulary status.
It has not yet been evaluated by NICE or the Surrey Heartlands ICS Area Prescribing Committee (APC). As such, advice regarding safety, effectiveness (including cost-effectiveness) and its place in therapy is yet to be determined.
Before prescribing this drug/device it is recommended that clinicians contact their Medicines Optimisation team to discuss possible alternatives/options.

NICE are due to publish guidance on this drug (date tbc) and this will be considered by the APC within 90 days of publication.