Romosozumab
Indication
Severe osteoporosis (NICE TA791)
Red
Brand:
Nice TA:
791
Commissioning responsibility:
CCG
PbR excluded:
Yes
BNF chapter:
Endocrine system
Background
1.1 Romosozumab is recommended as an option for treating severe osteoporosis in people after menopause who are at high risk of fracture, only if:
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they have had a major osteoporotic fracture (spine, hip, forearm or humerus fracture) within 24 months (so are at imminent risk of another fracture) and
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the company provides romosozumab according to the commercial arrangement.