SMC accepts filgrastim (Zarzio®) for all licensed indications

Source: Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC)

Date published: 14/06/2011 11:36

Summary
by: Nicola Pocock

Following a full submission, the Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC) has accepted filgrastim (Zarzio®) for use within NHS Scotland for all of its currently licensed indications.  This is a biosimilar product to a reference granulocyte colony stimulating factor, filgrastim (Neupogen®). 

 

The drug advice summarises the evidence on comparative efficacy, safety, and the available health economic evidence.  Please see the link below for details.

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