TABLE 1.
‘NHS indicative price’ of medications used in management of acromegaly
| Dosage | Cost for 28 d | |
|---|---|---|
| Cabergoline (mg/wk) | 0.5 mg weekly | £17.50 |
| 1.0 (0.5 mg × 2/wk) | £35.00 | |
| 2.0 (1.0 mg × 2/wk) | £33.20 | |
| 3.5 (0.5 mg daily) | £122.50 | |
| Octreotide LAR (mg/28 d) | 10 mg | £549.71 |
| 20 mg | £799.33 | |
| 30 mg | £998.41 | |
| Lanreotide ATG (mg/28 d) | 60 mg | £551.00 |
| 90 mg | £736.00 | |
| 120 mg | £937.00 | |
| Pasireotide LAR (mg/28 d) | 40 mg | £2300.00 |
| 60 mg | £2300.00 | |
| Pegvisomant (mg/day) | 10 mg | £1400.00 |
| 20 mg | £2800.00 | |
| 30 mg | £4200.00 |
Costs taken from British National Formulary (BNF) on‐line, but do not take account of patient access schemes.