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Bimekizumab

Indication

for treating moderate to severe plaque psoriasis (TA 723).

NICE TA723 - Bimekizumab for treating moderate to severe plaque psoriasis

Red

Brand:

Nice TA:

723

Commissioning responsibility:

CCG

PbR excluded:

Yes

BNF chapter:
Skin

Background

1.1 Bimekizumab is recommended as an option for treating plaque psoriasis in adults, only if:

  • the disease is severe, as defined by a total Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) of 10 or more and a Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) of more than 10 and

  • the disease has not responded to other systemic treatments, including ciclosporin, methotrexate and phototherapy, or these options are contraindicated or not tolerated and

  • the company provides the drug according to the commercial arrangement.

Recommendation

LSCMMG Recommendation:

Red

Reason for decision:

Specialist medicine

Supporting documents:

Decisions of Lancashire local decision making groups

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Last Updated: 18 - Oct - 2021