The Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC) has approved Tafamadis for the treatment of a rare heart condition called amyloidosis cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM). Pfizer UK said it was 'an important milestone for eligible patients in Scotland'.
Six new medicines have been approved for use in Scotland, including the first treatment for a rare 'potentially life-threatening' heart condition. The Scottish Medicines Consortium has approved Tafamadis for the treatment of a rare heart condition called amyloidosis cardiomyopathy .
is a rare condition where abnormal proteins called amyloid build up in tissues around the heart. Dr Caroline Coats, consultant cardiologist at NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, said: 'Transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy is a rare, under-diagnosed and potentially life-threatening condition, for which there is a significant unmet medical need. 'This decision is a welcome step to help expand treatment options for patients.
in Scotland and in the rest of the UK.' The SMC has also approved the use of selpercatinib on an interim basis to treat a rare type of non-small cell lung cancer. It will be available to patients while further research is undertaken. The SMC will review the evidence and make a decision on routine availability in NHS Scotland.
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