Omega-3-acid ethyl esters (Omacor®)

Assessment Status Assessment process complete
HTA ID -
Drug Omega-3-acid ethyl esters
Brand Omacor®
Indication As an adjuvant treatment in secondary prevention after myocardial infarction in addition to other standard therapy.  Omacor® is also indicated for the treatment of endogenous hypertriglyceridaemia as a supplement to diet, when dietary measures alone are insufficient to produce an adequate response.
Assessment Process
Full pharmacoeconomic assessment commissioned by HSE 11/02/2013
NCPE assessment completed 19/04/2013
NCPE assessment outcome Reimbursement not recommended.

The NCPE believe that Omacor® is not a cost-effective adjuvant treatment for patients post-myocardial infarction in the Irish Healthcare Setting.  The cost effectiveness of Omacor® for treatment of endogenous hypertriglyceridaemia as a supplement to diet has not been demonstrated.

Technical Summary