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15 November 2011 /Prices and reimbursement

Review concluded regarding general reimbursement for Adepend®

The Danish Medicines Agency has completed its review of an application for general reimbursement for Adepend®. The product is neither eligible for general nor general conditional reimbursement. Adepend® is used as part of treatment of alcoholism. When we compare treatment with Adepend® with treatment with Antabuse, we assess that the price of the medicine is not reasonable relative to its therapeutic value.

11 November 2011 /Prices and reimbursement

Review concluded regarding general reimbursement for Xiapex®

The Danish Medicines Agency has completed its review of an application for general reimbursement for Xiapex®. The product is neither eligible for general nor general conditional reimbursement. Xiapex® is indicated for the treatment of Dupuytren's contracture.

04 November 2011 /Prices and reimbursement

Comments received on the reassessment of reimbursement status of strong analgesics (opioids)

The Danish Medicines Agency has received a number of comments for the Reimbursement Committee's discussion of reimbursement status of strong analgesics (opioids). These comments were presented to the Reimbursement Committee at its meeting on 27 September 2011. The Reimbursement Committee is currently processing a recommendation.

01 November 2011 /Prices and reimbursement

Decision on general reimbursement for Adenuric®

The Danish Medicines Agency has completed its review of an application for general reimbursement for Adenuric®. The product is neither eligible for general nor general conditional reimbursement. Adenuric® is used for treatment of chronic hyperuricaemia (primarily gout).