Etanercept
Indication
Ankylosing spondylitis (NICE TA383)
Red
Brand:
Enbrel®, Benepali®
Nice TA:
383
Commissioning responsibility:
CCG
PbR excluded:
Yes
BNF chapter:
Musculoskeletal system
Background
Etanercept is recommended, within its marketing authorisations, as an option for treating severe active ankylosing spondylitis in adults whose disease has responded inadequately to, or who cannot tolerate, non‑steroidal anti‑inflammatory drugs.
Recommendation
LSCMMG Recommendation:
Red
Reason for decision:
Specialist medicine
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