[A22-03] Icosapent ethyl (cardiovascular risk reduction) - Addendum to Commission A21-113

Last updated 18.02.2022

Project no.:
A22-03

Commission:
Commission awarded on 11.01.2022 by the Federal Joint Committee (G-BA).

Report type:
Addendum

Status:
Commission completed

Department/Division:
Drug Assessment

Topic:
Heart and circulation

Indication:

Reduction of the risk of cardiovascular events in adult statin-treated patients at high cardiovascular risk with elevated triglycerides (≥ 150 mg/dL [≥ 1.7 mmol/L]) as well as

  • established cardiovascular disease or
  • diabetes mellitus and at least one further cardiovascular risk factor
Note:

If the need for additional work on a project commissioned by the G-BA arises during consultations, then IQWiG presents a report in the form of an "addendum". The G-BA subsequently decides on the extent of the added benefit, thus completing the early benefit assessment.

Federal Joint Committee (G-BA)
2022-02-18 A G-BA decision was published.
G-BA documents on this decision

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