Aztreonam / Avibactam (1) – Emblaveo®

Bacterial infections, several therapeutic indications

Characteristics

Start date 01.09.2024 – Marketing authorisation: 22.04.2024
Resolution 20.02.2025
INN Aztreonam/Avibactam
Brand name Emblaveo®
Pharm. company Pfizer Pharma GmbH
G-BA Procedure ID D-1101
Therapeutic area Infectious diseases
Reason for procedure Initial assessment – Reserve antibiotic
Regulatory status Reserve antibiotic

Studies and Results

a) Adults with complicated intra-abdominal infections (cIAI)

  • The additional benefit is deemed proven.
  • For the medicinal product Emblaveo, containing the combination of active substances aztreonam andavibactam, an exemption from the obligation to submit evidence in accordance with Section 35a(1), third sentence, points 2 and 3 of Book V of the Social Code (SGB V) was granted by resolution of 4 April 2024, as it is a reserve antibiotic within the meaning of Section 35a(1c), first sentence, of SGB V.
  • Where the Federal Joint Committee (G-BA) has decided to grant an exemption for a reserve antibiotic pursuant to Section 35a(1c), first sentence, of SGB V, the additional benefit is deemed proven; the extent of the additional benefit and its therapeutic significance are not to be assessed by the Federal Joint Committee (G-BA).

b) Adults with nosocomial pneumonia (HAP), including ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP)

  • The additional benefit is deemed proven.
  • For the medicinal product Emblaveo, containing the combination of active substances aztreonam andavibactam, an exemption from the obligation to submit evidence pursuant to Section 35a(1), third sentence, points 2 and 3 of SGB V was granted by resolution of 4 April 2024, as it is a reserve antibiotic within the meaning of Section 35a(1c), first sentence, of SGB V.
  • Where the Federal Joint Committee has decided to grant an exemption for a reserve antibiotic pursuant to Section 35a(1c), first sentence, of SGB V, the additional benefit is deemed proven; the extent of the additional benefit and its therapeutic significance are not to be assessed by the Federal Joint Committee (G-BA).

c) Adults with complicated urinary tract infections (cUTI), including pyelonephritis

  • The additional benefit is deemed proven.
  • For the medicinal product Emblaveo, containing the combination of active substances aztreonam andavibactam, an exemption from the obligation to submit evidence pursuant to Section 35a(1), third sentence, numbers 2 and 3 of SGB V was granted by resolution of 4 April 2024, as it is a reserve antibiotic within the meaning of Section 35a(1c), first sentence, of SGB V.
  • Where the Federal Joint Committee has decided to grant an exemption for a reserve antibiotic pursuant to Section 35a(1c), first sentence, of SGB V, the additional benefit is deemed proven; the extent of the additional benefit and its therapeutic significance are not to be assessed by the Federal Joint Committee (G-BA).

d) Adults with infections caused by aerobic Gram-negative pathogens for which treatment options are limited

  • The additional benefit is deemed proven.
  • For the medicinal product Emblaveo, containing the combination of active substances aztreonam andavibactam, an exemption from the obligation to submit evidence pursuant to Section 35a(1), third sentence, numbers 2 and 3 of SGB V was granted by resolution of 4 April 2024, as it is a reserve antibiotic within the meaning of Section 35a(1c), first sentence, of SGB V.
  • Where the Federal Joint Committee has decided to grant an exemption for a reserve antibiotic pursuant to Section 35a(1c), first sentence, of SGB V, the additional benefit is deemed to have been proven; the extent of the additional benefit and its therapeutic significance are not to be assessed by the Federal Joint Committee (G-BA).

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Associated procedures

Aztreonam / Avibactam (1) Emblaveo® Pfizer Pharma GmbH Infectious diseases Bacterial infections, several therapeutic indications 2,600–6,600 100% additional benefit considered proven


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