Lanreotide
Indication
Unlicensed use for orthostatic intolerance disorders e.g. postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (PoTS)
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Brand:
Somatuline Autogel, Somatuline LA®
Nice TA:
Commissioning responsibility:
CCG
PbR excluded:
No
BNF chapter:
Immune system and Malignant Disease
Background
NOT recommended for use by the NHS in Lancashire & South Cumbria.
There is insufficient evidence of the effectiveness of octreotide and lanreotide in orthostatic intolerance disorders.
Recommendation
LSCMMG Recommendation:
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Reason for decision:
Not recommended for prescribing on the NHS in Lancashire & South Cumbria
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