Cenobamate
Indication
Treating focal onset seizures in epilepsy (NICE TA753)
NICE TA753 - Cenobamate for treating focal onset seizures in epilepsy
Amber level 0
Brand:
Nice TA:
753
Commissioning responsibility:
CCG
PbR excluded:
No
BNF chapter:
Central nervous system
Background
1.1 Cenobamate is recommended as an option for treating focal onset seizures with or without secondary generalised seizures in adults with drug-resistant epilepsy that has not been adequately controlled with at least 2 antiseizure medicines. It is recommended only if:
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it is used as an add-on treatment, after at least 1 other add-on treatment has not controlled seizures, and
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treatment is started in a tertiary epilepsy service.
Recommendation
LSCMMG Recommendation:
Amber level 0
Reason for decision:
Suitable for GP prescribing following recommendation/initiation by specialist
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