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Abatacept
Orencia
Routinely available
NICE (TA375 (SMC 888/13))
28/08/2013

Indication

In combination with methotrexate, for the treatment of moderate to severe active rheumatoid arthritis in adult patients who responded inadequately to previous therapy with one or more disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs including methotrexate or a TNF-alpha inhibitor.

In combination with methotrexate, for the treatment of moderate to severe active rheumatoid arthritis in adult patients who responded inadequately to previous therapy with one or more disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs including methotrexate or a TNF-alpha inhibitor.

Therapeutic Area

Musculoskeletal and joint diseases

Status Description

Routinely available in line with national guidance

Formulation

125mg/mL solution for subcutaneous injection in a pre-filled syringe

Comments

August 2013 - Included on the Additional List, Specialist Use only for the indication in question. ClickJet Pre-Filled Pens are now available, they are approved for use as above. January 2016 - NICE MTA advice: SMC advice 888/13 is superseded by NICE TA375. July 2019 (as per LJF) - Routinely available in line with national guidance. Included on the Additional List, for Specialist Use only.

Link to Advice

TA375 (SMC 888/13)

Advice Published

26/01/2016