CINACALCET

Clinical Indication

Secondary hyperparathyroidism

Comments

In line with NICE TA 117. Initiation, dose changes and monitoring for cinacalcet carried out by secondary care renal team. Cinacalcet to be prescribed by primary care after achievement of a stable dose regime by secondary care.

Date of classification

July 2008

Yellow

Specialist recommendation: Medicines initiated (and stabilised where appropriate) or recommended by a specialist service for prescribing in primary care. Requests should be clearly communicated either through written communication including using approved paperwork if available or verbal means as appropriate .