Roflumilast

[robotman]

Does anybody have information regarding the use of Roflumilast. My local health authority does not appear to prescribe this drug. It is approved in Coventry & Warwickshire.

[Hidden]

Not heard of that one. I take Montelukast which is an anti-inflammatory, a leukotrine antagonist I think (whatever that means!) Is it similar?

[Woofly in reply to Hidden]

I am not sure at all, but I think you are right, I am keeping finngers crossed SOMETHING works lol

[Hidden]

Why can’t you get it prescribed? Don’t tell me - cost?!

I’m in a similar situation with another drug. Consultant wants me to have it but health authority says no. They’d prefer to pay for my expensive hospital admissions & regular courses of IV antibiotics instead, even tho the drug would be much cheaper

[robotman in reply to Hidden]

Thanks for replying , I believe Montelukast is for Asthma not copd .here is a link for Roflumilast bnf.nice.org.uk/drug/roflum... you are probably right that it is cost factors.

[robotman in reply to Hidden]

Hello hanne62 , what was the other drug you mentioned?

[Woofly]

I have just been prescribed Roflumilast, I would be very interested in peoples experience of it. I believe it is VERY expensive, so maybe your health authority are cutting back?

[robotman in reply to Woofly]

Please let us know if it is working

[Woofly in reply to robotman]

Just started on it yesterday along with the other pills. I will let you know how I get on

[robotman in reply to Woofly]

Thanks,