North East and North Cumbria
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8 Malignant disease and immunosuppression
08-02-04 Natalizumab

Natalizumab
Formulary

Approved in line with NICE guidance and NHS England commissioning policies for: 

  • rapidly evolving severe relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis 
  • (originator and biosimilar) for treating highly active relapsing–remitting multiple sclerosis after disease-modifying therapy

 

Link  NICE TA127: Natalizumab for the treatment of adults with highly active relapsing–remitting multiple sclerosis
Link  Disease Modifying Therapies for Patients with Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Link  MHRA Drug Safety Update (Apr 2016): Natalizumab (Tysabri▼): progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy— updated advice to support early detection
Link  MHRA Drug Safety Update (May 2011): Natalizumab (Tysabri▼): risk of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy is increased in patients who have had previous immunosuppressant treatment
Link  NICE TA1126: Natalizumab (originator and biosimilar) for treating highly active relapsing–remitting multiple sclerosis after disease-modifying therapy

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