Amino Acid Formula With Fat, Carbohydrate Without Methionine
Recommended MetabolicRestricted benefitNot applicable line
dietary management of pyridoxine non-responsive homocystinuria (HCU)
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Submissions
2019–19
On the record
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ICER range
Cost-min
Cost basis
Decision on record
- Meeting Nov 2019 Recommended Pyridoxine non- responsive homocystinuria (HCU)
Access path
- Nov 2019Recommended · restricted
vs HCU Cooler 20
- PBS listing · Restricted benefit
RecommendedDeferredNot recommended
From the public summary
PBAC outcome
7.1 The PBAC recommended the Restricted Benefit listing of amino acid formula with fat, carbohydrate without methionine, HCU Easy, for the dietary management of pyridoxine non-responsive homocystinuria (HCU).PSD · Nov 2019
7.2 The PBAC noted the NPWP supported the proposed listing as a treatment option for the dietary management of pyridoxine non-responsive HCU. The PBAC also noted the NPWP advice that HCU Easy does not contain any vitamins, minerals or trace elements, therefore patients would have to meet their dietary needs through other sources, which may include use of PBS-subsidised vitamin, mineral and trace element supplements such as Phlexy-vits and Paediatric …PSD · Nov 2019
Cost-effectiveness
Cost-minimisation analysis performed; no ICER calculated. Listing based on cost-equivalence per gram of protein equivalent to HCU Cooler 20.
Decision context
Populationpatients with pyridoxine non-responsive homocystinuria
Submission history
| Decided | Outcome | Comparator | ICER | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2019 | Recommended · restricted | HCU Cooler 20 | — | cost-minimisation |
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