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Botulinum toxin type A complex [Nabota]
Subsidy Information and Financing Scheme
No
Drug Guidance
Yes
Post-marketing information
No
Summary of Biologics
No
Active ingredient: Botulinum toxin type A complex
General information
Subsidy Information and Financing Scheme
Not Applicable
Drug Guidance for Subsidy
The Ministry of Health’s Drug Advisory Committee has recommended:
Clostridium botulinum toxin type A neurotoxin complex (Botox) 50 units and 100 units injection vials for the management of focal spasticity of the lower limbs associated with stroke in adults who:
have a score of 3 or more on the Modified Ashworth Scale at the target muscle intended for botulinum toxin A treatment;
do not have the affected joint permanently fixed in position due to fibrotic shortening of the target muscle; and
are concurrently receiving physiotherapy.
Funding status
[R] Clostridium botulinum toxin type A neurotoxin complex (Botox) 50 units and 100 units injection vials are recommended for inclusion on the Medication Assistance Fund (MAF) for the abovementioned indication from 1 August 2023.
[R] Botulinum toxin A must be administered by either a neurologist trained in movement disorder or a rehabilitation physician who has undergone training to administer botulinum toxin A.
[NR] MAF assistance does not apply to Botox 200 units injection vial or other brands of botulinum toxin A.
Legend
This section displays recommendation from the MOH Drug Advisory Committee for subsidy and appropriate use of the drug as extracted from the Agency for Care Effectiveness (ACE) Drug Guidances. As this website is updated monthly, please refer to the ACE website for the most updated information.
Legend list
Indicator | Legend |
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R | Recommended for subsidy |
NR | Not recommended for subsidy |
Registered Product(s) Information
Clinical and product info
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