ANIFROLUMAB
Information current as at: 1 June 2026
PBAC meeting date: July 2026
Submission Details
- Brand name:
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- Saphnelo®
- Form and strength:
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- Solution for subcutaneous injection 120 mg in 0.8 mL
- Submission sponsor:
- ASTRAZENECA PTY LTD
- Condition/indication:
(therapeutic use) -
- Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
- Listing requested:
- To request listing of a new subcutaneous form of anifrolumab for use as add-on treatment for adult patients with severe SLE with persistent disease activity (supported by a SLE Disease Activity Index 2000 score of at least 10 points) despite standard of care with hydroxychloroquine, immunosuppressant medication and prednisolone (or equivalent).
- Funding program:
- PBS General Schedule
- Request authority level:
- Authority Required (Written)
- PBAC Submission type:
- New PBS listing (–)
- Comment:
- --
- Other PBAC consideration:
- --
Progress Details
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Submission received for: - July 2026 PBAC meeting
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Opportunity for consumer comment: - Open 25/03/2026 and close 20/05/2026 (see PBS Website)
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3PBAC meeting:
- Has not yet occurred
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4PBAC outcome published:
- Pending PBAC outcome (see PBAC Outcomes)
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5Lodgement of required documentation:
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6Agreement to listing arrangements:
- Has not yet commenced
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7Government processes:
- Has not yet commenced
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8Medicine listed on the PBS:
- Has not yet occurred
PBAC Outcome
Case ID
1209
Page last updated
31 May 2026
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