Acromegaly
Treatment of acromegaly
Note that Olatuton is the most cost-effective brand.
Octreotide
Olatuton 10mg powder and solvent for prolonged-release suspension for injection vials
Olatuton 20mg powder and solvent for prolonged-release suspension for injection vials
Olatuton 30mg powder and solvent for prolonged-release suspension for injection vials
Sandostatin LAR 10mg powder and solvent for suspension for injection vials
Sandostatin LAR 20mg powder and solvent for suspension for injection vials
Sandostatin LAR 30mg powder and solvent for suspension for injection vials
Prescribe as the IPSEN brand.
Lanreotide
Lanreotide 60mg/0.5ml solution for injection pre-filled syringes
Lanreotide 90mg/0.5ml solution for injection pre-filled syringes
Lanreotide 120mg/0.5ml solution for injection pre-filled syringes
Pegvisomant
Pegvisomant 10mg powder and solvent for solution for injection vials
Pegvisomant 15mg powder and solvent for solution for injection vials
Pegvisomant 20mg powder and solvent for solution for injection vials
Pegvisomant 30mg powder and solvent for solution for injection vials
Prescribing Notes:
- Pegvisomant is approved for treatment of acromegaly in those who have had an inadequate response to surgery and/or radiation therapy and in whom are inadequately controlled on treatment with a somatostatin analogue.
History Notes
30/07/2026
Regional formulary chapter launched.