2 Information about tenecteplase

Anticipated marketing authorisation indication

2.1

Tenecteplase (Metalyse, Boehringer Ingelheim) is indicated 'in adults for the thrombolytic treatment of acute ischaemic stroke (AIS) within 4.5 hours from last known well and after exclusion of intracranial haemorrhage'.

Dosage in the marketing authorisation

Price

2.3

The list price of a 25 mg vial of tenecteplase is £602.70 (excluding VAT; company submission).

2.4

Costs may vary in different settings because of negotiated procurement discounts.