[A18-28] Tofacitinib (rheumatoid arthritis) - Benefit assessment according to §35a Social Code Book V (expiry of the decision)

Last updated 01.08.2018

Project no.:
A18-28

Commission:
Commission awarded on 02.05.2018 by the Federal Joint Committee (G-BA).

Report type:
Dossier assessment

Status:
Commission completed

Department/Division:
Drug Assessment

Topic:
Muscles, bones and joints

Indication:

bDMARD-naive adults with moderate to severe active rheumatoid arthritis for whom a first treatment with a bDMARD is indicated

Result of dossier assessment:

Negative effect in serious infections; indication of lesser benefit in comparison with the comparator therapy

Note:

After completion of the assessment by IQWiG the Federal Joint Committee (G-BA) conducts a commenting procedure. This may provide supplementary information and as a result lead to a modified benefit assessment. Further information and the decision on the early benefit assessment can be found on the relevant page of the G-BA website.

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