Amino Acid Synthetic Formula Supplemented With Long Chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids; Amino Acid Formula Supplemented With Prebiotics, Probiotics And Long Chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids
Recommended · restricted MetabolicRestrictedNot applicable line
Eligible patients with cow's milk allergy, multiple food intolerance and other medical conditions where an amino acid-based formula is recommended.
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Submissions
2020–20
On the record
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ICER range
Not modelled
Cost basis
Access path
- Mar 2020Recommended · restricted
- PBS listing · Restricted
RecommendedDeferredNot recommended
From the public summary
PBAC outcome
6.1 The PBAC recommended continuing the Restricted Benefit listing of amino acid formulas Neocate® LCP and Neocate® Syneo™, for eligible patients with cow’s milk allergy, multiple food intolerance and other medical conditions where an amino acid- based formula is recommended, following its reformulation due to changes in European compositional standards.PSD · Mar 2020
6.2 The PBAC noted the NPWP supported the proposed listing of Neocate® LCP and Neocate® Syneo™ on the PBS, and noted the Pre-PBAC Response statement that dose recommendations were based on international standards.PSD · Mar 2020
Cost-effectiveness
Not applicable — this is a minor formulation change submission with no economic evaluation required.
Decision context
PopulationEligible patients with cow's milk allergy, multiple food intolerance and other medical conditions where an amino acid-based formula is recommended.
Submission history
| Decided | Outcome | Comparator | ICER | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2020 | Recommended · restricted | — | — | Cost-minimisation |
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Regulatory · TGA
Label narrower than PBS population — PBAC restricted subsidy to specific medical conditions (cow's milk allergy, multiple food intolerance) while TGA label covers infants requiring amino acid-based formula generally.