Leflunomide


ATC CODE

  • L04AA13

INDICATIONS AND NEMLC RECOMMENDATIONS

INDICATIONS AND NEMLC RECOMMENDATIONS 1

INDICATION

  • As add-on therapy in Rheumatoid Arthritis.

NEMLC RECOMMENDATION

  • Approved - Special Acess
    Special access be permitted on recommendation by PTC for intolerance to standard therapy.

REVIEW INDICATORS

  • New efficacy data or reduction in cost.

DATE RATIFIED

  • 31 March 2016



INDICATIONS AND NEMLC RECOMMENDATIONS 2

INDICATION

  • Rheumatoid Arthritis where patients are intolerant or have contraindications to methotrexate and sulphasalazine.

NEMLC RECOMMENDATION

  • Approved
    Only for use in patients with intolerance to standard DMARD therapy (methotrexate or sulphasalazine)

REVIEW INDICATORS

  • New evidence.
  • Safety concerns.
  • Price change.

DATE RATIFIED

  • 12 April 2018