2.7.1.4 Lipid modifying drugs, other

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Can be initiated in primary or secondary care when prescribed in accordance with NICE TA805 https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ta805 . Kent and Medway Prescribing Guidance is under development.

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120 capsule £144.21

Approved in line with NICE TA733 for treating primary hypercholesterolaemia or mixed dyslipidaemia as an adjunct to diet in adults (only in patients with history of cardiovascular events)

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1 pre-filled disposable injection £50.00

This is a hospital only medication. Referrals should be made to an endocrinologist. EKPG Recommendation can be viewed here: http://www.eastkentformulary.nhs.uk/media/1138/ekpg-recommendation-evolocumab-and-alirocumab-for-hypercholesterolaemia.pdf

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1 pre-filled disposable injection
2 pre-filled disposable injection £336.00

This is a hospital only medication. Referrals should be made to an endocrinologist.EKPG Recommendation can be viewed here: http://tinyurl.com/ll4vafp

Pack Price
1 pre-filled disposable injection
2 pre-filled disposable injection £336.00

This is a hospital only medication. Referrals should be made to an endocrinologist. EKPG Recommendation can be viewed here: http://www.eastkentformulary.nhs.uk/media/1138/ekpg-recommendation-evolocumab-and-alirocumab-for-hypercholesterolaemia.pdf

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2 pre-filled disposable injection £340.20

Lomitapide is not recommended due to limited data and lack of evidence on cost effectiveness EKPG August 2013. Applications could be made by consultants via the Individual Funding Request (IFR) route if a particular patient was felt to meet the criteria for exceptionality.

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28 capsule

Lomitapide is not recommended due to limited data and lack of evidence on cost effectiveness EKPG August 2013. Applications could be made by consultants via the Individual Funding Request (IFR) route if a particular patient was felt to meet the criteria for exceptionality.

Pack Price
28 capsule

Lomitapide is not recommended due to limited data and lack of evidence on cost effectiveness EKPG August 2013. Applications could be made by consultants via the Individual Funding Request (IFR) route if a particular patient was felt to meet the criteria for exceptionality.

Pack Price
28 capsule

NICE guidelines offer the following advice: Do not offer or advise people to use to prevent another MI: There is a lack of evidence of benefit of treatment with omega 3 fatty acids. Prescribers are advised to review omega 3 fatty acids in all patients who have been prescribed this post MI with a view to stopping treatment. http://guidance.nice.org.uk/CG172

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100 capsule
28 capsule £14.24
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