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Budesonide multimatrix (MMX)

Indication

For induction of remission in adults with mild to moderate active ulcerative colitis where 5-ASA (aminosalicylate) treatment is not sufficient.

Induction of remission in patients with active microscopic colitis (MC).

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Brand:

Cortiment ®

Nice TA:

Commissioning responsibility:

CCG

PbR excluded:

No

BNF chapter:
Gastro-intestinal system

Background

Budesonide MMX 9mg (Cortiment®) is recommended as an alternative to oral/topical corticosteroids, where these treatments are judged to be unsuitable or will cause unacceptable side effects, for the induction of remission in patients with mild to moderate active ulcerative colitis (UC) where 5‑ASA (aminosalicylate) treatment is not sufficient.

Recommendation

LSCMMG Recommendation:

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Reason for decision:

Suitable for GP prescribing following recommendation/initiation by specialist

Decisions of Lancashire local decision making groups

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Last Updated: 01 - Jul - 2017