Whey Protein Formula Supplemented With Amino Acids, Vitamins And Minerals, And Low In Protein, Phosphate, Potassium And Lactose
Recommended · restricted MetabolicRestrictedNot applicable line
Dietary management of chronic renal failure in infants and young children.
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Submissions
2020–20
On the record
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ICER range
Not modelled
Cost basis
Access path
- Jul 2020Recommended · restricted
- PBS listing · Restricted
RecommendedDeferredNot recommended
From the public summary
PBAC outcome
6.1 The PBAC recommended continuing the Restricted Benefit listing of whey protein formula supplemented with amino acids, vitamins and minerals, and low in protein, phosphate, potassium and lactose, Kindergen®, for the dietary management of chronic renal failure in infants and young children following its reformulation due to changes in European compositional standards.PSD · Jul 2020
6.2 The PBAC noted the NPWP had no concerns that the changes in formulation would pose a risk to the health and safety of patients.PSD · Jul 2020
Consumer comments
4.4 There are changes in the guidance of Kindergen usage according to age range in the new formulation. The new formulation of Kindergen is suitable as a sole source of nutrition for infants and as a supplementary feed for children over 1 year of age, instead of a complete nutritional support or supplementary feeding for both infants & children in the old formulation of Kindergen.PSD · Jul 2020
Cost-effectiveness
Not applicable; minor submission for formulation change with no economic evaluation.
Decision context
PopulationInfants and young children with chronic renal failure.
Submission history
| Decided | Outcome | Comparator | ICER | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2020 | Recommended · restricted | — | — | Other |
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Regulatory · TGA
Label narrower than PBS population — PBAC restricts to chronic renal failure in infants and young children; TGA label permits general nutrition for all infants and supplementary nutrition for all children over 1 year.