NICE approves eltrombopag for NHS use

on the 24 July 2013

NICE has ruled that eltrombopag (Revolade) can be considered for the treatment of chronic immune (idiopathic) thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) within its marketing authorisation, following a review of its 2010 guidance.

Eltrombopag is an oral thrombopoietin receptor agonist that increases platelet counts by stimulating the differentiation and proliferation of megakaryocytes | SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
Eltrombopag is an oral thrombopoietin receptor agonist that increases platelet counts by stimulating the differentiation and proliferation of megakaryocytes | SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY

To be eligible for treatment, the patient must either be refractory to standard active treatments and rescue therapies or have severe ITP and a high risk of bleeding that needs frequent course of rescue therapies. 

The NICE recommendations are made on the proviso that the manufacturer provides eltrombopag with the discount agreed in the patient access scheme.

View Revolade drug record

NICE guidance on eltrombopag for treating chronic immune (idiopathic) thrombocytopenic purpura (review of technology appraisal 205).

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