Amino acid formula with fat, carbohydrate, vitamins and minerals without phenylalanine

PBAC's latest decision on Amino acid formula with fat, carbohydrate, vitamins and minerals without phenylalanine: Recommended (2024). Considered for Dietary management of phenylketonuria (PKU) in children aged 3 years and older, and adults with PKU requiring amino acid supplementation.

Eligible population

Children aged 3 years and older, and adults with phenylketonuria (PKU) requiring amino acid supplementation.

Therapy area

Metabolic

Line of therapy

Not applicable

Evidence base

Cost-minimisation

Primary endpoint

Cost-minimisation

Comparator

PKU Easy Microtabs

Economic model

Cost-minimisation

ICER note

Cost-minimisation analysis; no ICER calculated by design.

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