Voretigene neparvovec (Luxturna®) HTA ID: 19041
Voretigene neparvovec (Luxturna®) for the treatment of adult and paediatric patients with vision loss due to inherited retinal dystrophy caused by confirmed biallelic RPE65 mutations and who have sufficient viable retinal cells.
NCPE Assessment Process | Complete |
Rapid review commissioned | 24/09/2019 |
Rapid review completed | 23/10/2019 |
Rapid Review outcome | A full HTA is recommended to assess the clinical effectiveness and cost effectiveness of voretigene neparvovec compared with the current standard of care. |
Full pharmacoeconomic assessment commissioned by the HSE | 29/10/2019 |
Pre-submission consultation with Applicant | 10/02/2020 |
Submission received from Applicant | 03/04/2020 |
Preliminary review sent to Applicant | 15/05/2020 |
NCPE assessment re-commenced | 09/06/2020 |
Follow-up to preliminary review | 26/06/2020 |
NCPE assessment re-commenced | 10/07/2020 |
Factual accuracy sent to Applicant | 26/08/2020 |
NCPE assessment re-commenced | 03/09/2020 |
NCPE assessment completed | 18/09/2020 |
NCPE assessment outcome | The NCPE recommends that voretigene neparvovec (Luxturna®) is not considered for reimbursement unless cost-effectiveness can be improved relative to existing treatments.* |
*This recommendation should be considered while also having regard to the criteria specified in the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013.