PROCYSBI (cysteamine), metabolism medicinal product
RARE DISEASE - Update
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Posted on
Nov 08 2016
Reason for request
Re-assessment of the improvement in actual benefit
Maintenance of minor clinical added value in the treatment of proven nephropathic cystinosis by comparison with CYSTAGON.
- PROCYSBI has Marketing Authorisation in the treatment of proven nephropathic cystinosis.
- The presentation takes the form of prolonged-release gastro-resistant hard capsules, which need to be taken only once every 12 hours. However, better compliance with PROCYSBI relative to CYSTAGON (same active ingredient but with immediate release) cannot be formally established.
Clinical Benefit
Substantial |
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Clinical Added Value
minor |
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Therapeutic use
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