Naltrexone/Bupropion
Indication
Managing overweight and obesity (NICE TA494)
NICE TA494 - Naltrexone–bupropion for managing overweight and obesity
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Brand:
Mysimba®
Nice TA:
494
Commissioning responsibility:
CCG
PbR excluded:
No
BNF chapter:
Central nervous system
Background
Naltrexone–bupropion is not recommended within its marketing authorisation for managing overweight and obesity in adults alongside a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity.
This recommendation is not intended to affect treatment with naltrexone–bupropion that was started in the NHS before this guidance was published. Adults having treatment outside this recommendation may continue without change to the funding arrangements in place for them before this guidance was published, until they and their NHS clinician consider it appropriate to stop.
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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