Milk Powder - Lactose Intolerance Formula
Recommended · restricted OtherAuthority RequiredNot applicable line
Treatment of acute lactose intolerance in infants up to 12 months of age.
1
Submissions
1 resub
2017–17
On the record
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ICER range
Cost-min
Cost basis
Access path
- Mar 2017Recommended · restricted
vs S-26 LF (milk powder lactose-free formula)
- PBS listing · Authority Required
RecommendedDeferredNot recommended
From the public summary
PBAC outcome
6.1 The PBAC recommended the listing of S-26 Original LI as a Authority Required (telephone) benefit for the treatment of acute lactose intolerance, on a cost- ® minimisation basis against S-26 LF at an equivalent DPMQ. ®PSD · Mar 2017
6.2 The PBAC noted the advice of the NPWP that supported the listing of S-26 Original LI on the PBS.PSD · Mar 2017
Clinical claim
5.6 In the pre-PBAC response (p1), the sponsor requested that S-26 Original LI be listed for both acute and proven chronic lactose intolerance to maintain consistency. ® The sponsor stated that the currently-listed S-26 LF includes both indications, as do other milk formulas for lactose intolerance on the PBS, such as Aptamil Gold+ De- Lact®.PSD · Mar 2017
Cost-effectiveness
Cost-minimisation analysis; no ICER calculated as this is a minor submission with equivalent pricing to the comparator product.
Cost-effectiveness accepted
Decision context
PopulationInfants up to 12 months of age with acute lactose intolerance.
Submission history
| Decided | Outcome | Comparator | ICER | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2017 | Recommended · restricted | S-26 LF (milk powder lactose-free formula) | — | Cost-minimisation · Cost-minimisation |
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Regulatory · TGA
Label narrower than PBS population — PBAC restricts to acute lactose intolerance treatment; TGA label is a broad infant formula food for special medical purposes.