Advice

in the absence of a submission from the holder of the marketing authorisation:

ravulizumab (Ultomiris®) is not recommended for use within NHSScotland.

Indication under review: treatment of adult patients with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) who are anti-aquaporin 4 (AQP4) antibody-positive.

The holder of the marketing authorisation has not made a submission to SMC regarding this product in this indication. As a result we cannot recommend its use within NHSScotland.

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Medicine details

Medicine name:
ravulizumab (Ultomiris)
SMC ID:
SMC2658
Indication:

Treatment of adult patients with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) who are anti-aquaporin 4 (AQP4) antibody-positive.

Pharmaceutical company
Alexion Pharma UK Ltd
BNF chapter
Nutrition and blood
Submission type
Non submission
Status
Not recommended
Date advice published
12 February 2024