Pitolisant
Indication
Treatment of narcolepsy with or without cataplexy in adults.
Black
Brand:
Wakix®
Nice TA:
Commissioning responsibility:
CCG
PbR excluded:
No
BNF chapter:
Central nervous system
Background
Pitolisant tablets are not recommended for the treatment of narcolepsy with or without cataplexy. Pitolisant did not demonstrate non-inferiority compared to modafinil and is significantly more expensive than other treatments available for the management of narcolepsy with or without cataplexy.
Recommendation
LSCMMG Recommendation:
Black
Reason for decision:
Not recommended for prescribing on the NHS in Lancashire & South Cumbria
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