Posted by Michael Wonder on 07 Jun 2023
Bulevirtide acetate for the treatment of adults with chronic hepatitis D (final guidance)
7 June 2023 - NICE has published final evidence based recommendations on the use of bulevirtide (Hepcludex) for the treatment of adults with chronic hepatitis D.
Bulevirtide acetate is recommended as an option for the treatment of adults with chronic hepatitis D with compensated liver disease only if:
- There is evidence of significant fibrosis (METAVIR stage F2 or above or Ishak stage 3 or above)
- Their hepatitis has not responded to peginterferon alfa‑2a or they cannot have interferon-based therapy
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Michael Wonder