Adalimumab
Indication
First line biologic for moderate to severe active ulcerative colitis after the failure of conventional therapy (NICE TA329) and LSCMMG Recommendation
Red
Brand:
Humira®
Nice TA:
329
Commissioning responsibility:
CCG
PbR excluded:
Yes
BNF chapter:
Gastro-intestinal system
Background
Adalimumab is recommended by LSCMMG as first line treatment for adults with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis if conventional therapy hasn’t worked or isn’t suitable.
Recommendation
LSCMMG Recommendation:
Red
Reason for decision:
Specialist medicine
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