SGLT2 inhibitors (previously canagliflozin)
- Procedure started
- Under evaluation
- PRAC recommendation
- CHMP opinion
- European Commission final decision
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Overview
SGLT2 inhibitors: information on potential risk of toe amputation to be included in prescribing information
Diabetes patients reminded of importance of preventative foot care
On 24 February 2017, the European Medicines Agency (EMA) informed about a potential increased risk of lower limb amputation (mostly affecting the toes) in patients taking the SGLT2 inhibitors canagliflozin, dapagliflozin and empagliflozin used for type 2 diabetes.
Patients taking these medicines are reminded to check their feet regularly and follow their doctor's advice on routine preventative foot care. They should also tell their doctor if they notice any wounds or discoloration, or if their feet are tender or painful.
The review of SGLT2 inhibitors was prompted by an increase in lower limb amputations (mostly affecting the toes) in patients taking canagliflozin in two clinical trials, CANVAS and CANVAS-R. The studies involved patients at high risk of heart problems and compared canagliflozin with placebo (a dummy treatment).
All patients with diabetes (especially those with poorly controlled diabetes and problems with the heart and blood vessels) are at higher risk of infection and ulcers (sores) which can lead to amputations. The mechanism by which canagliflozin may increase the risk of amputation is still unclear.
An increase in lower limb amputations has not been seen in studies with other medicines in the same class, dapagliflozin and empagliflozin. However, data available to date are limited and the risk may also apply to these other medicines.
Further data are expected from ongoing studies with canagliflozin, dapagliflozin and empagliflozin.
A warning of the potential increased risk of toe amputation has been included in the prescribing information for these medicines. For canagliflozin, the prescribing information also lists lower limb amputation as an uncommon side effect (occurring in between 1 and 10 patients in 1,000). Doctors may consider stopping treatment with canagliflozin if patients develop significant foot complications such as infection or skin ulcers.
The review of SGLT2 inhibitors was carried out by EMA's Pharmacovigilance Risk Assessment Committee (PRAC). The PRAC recommendations were endorsed by the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) and sent to the European Commission, which issued a final legally-binding decision valid throughout the EU.
Key facts
About this medicine
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Approved name |
SGLT2 inhibitors (previously canagliflozin)
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About this procedure
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Current status |
European Commission final decision
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Reference number |
EMEA/H/A-20/1442
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Type |
Article 20 procedures
This type of procedure is triggered for medicines that have been authorised via the centralised procedure in case of quality, safety or efficacy issues. |
Decision making model |
PRAC-CHMP-EC
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Authorisation model |
Centrally authorised product(s)
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Key dates and outcomes
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Procedure start date |
15/04/2016
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PRAC recommendation date |
09/02/2017
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CHMP opinion/CMDh position date |
23/02/2017
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EC decision date |
04/05/2017
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Outcome |
Risk minimisation measures
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All documents
Procedure started
SGLT2 inhibitors (previously canagliflozin) Article-20 procedure - Amended notification (PDF/548.71 KB)
First published: 08/07/2016
Last updated: 08/07/2016
SGLT2 inhibitors (previously canagliflozin) Article-20 procedure - Updated PRAC list of questions (PDF/80.05 KB)
First published: 08/07/2016
Last updated: 08/07/2016
EMA/PRAC/472827/2016
SGLT2 inhibitors (previously canagliflozin) Article-20 procedure - Timetable for the procedure (PDF/73.92 KB)
First published: 22/04/2016
Last updated: 28/10/2016
EMA/PRAC/271123/2016
Canagliflozin Article-20 procedure - PRAC list of questions (PDF/97.49 KB)
First published: 22/04/2016
Last updated: 22/04/2016
EMA/PRAC/271175/2016
Canagliflozin Article-20 procedure - Notification (PDF/53.05 KB)
First published: 22/04/2016
Last updated: 22/04/2016
SGLT2 inhibitors (previously canagliflozin) Article-20 procedure - Amended review started (PDF/83.07 KB)
First published: 15/04/2016
Last updated: 08/07/2016
EMA/267042/2016
Recommendation provided by Pharmacovigilance Risk Assessment Committee
Opinion provided by Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use
SGLT2 inhibitors (previously canagliflozin) Article-20 procedure - SGLT2 inhibitors: information on potential risk of toe amputation to be included in prescribing information (PDF/84.1 KB)
First published: 24/02/2017
Last updated: 24/02/2017
EMA/118223/2017
SGLT2 inhibitors (previously canagliflozin) Article-20 procedure - Amended product information (PDF/27 KB)
First published: 24/02/2017
Last updated: 24/02/2017
European Commission final decision
SGLT2 inhibitors (previously canagliflozin) Article-20 procedure - Annex I-III - Forxiga (PDF/275.72 KB)
First published: 08/05/2017
Last updated: 08/05/2017
SGLT2 inhibitors (previously canagliflozin) Article-20 procedure - Annex I-III - Edistride (PDF/275.87 KB)
First published: 08/05/2017
Last updated: 08/05/2017
SGLT2 inhibitors (previously canagliflozin) Article-20 procedure - PRAC assessment report (PDF/254.07 KB)
First published: 08/05/2017
Last updated: 08/05/2017
EMA/PRAC/637349/2016
SGLT2 inhibitors (previously canagliflozin) Article-20 procedure - Annex I-III - Synjardy (PDF/440.59 KB)
First published: 08/05/2017
Last updated: 08/05/2017
SGLT2 inhibitors (previously canagliflozin) Article-20 procedure - Annex I-III - Vokanamet (PDF/388.29 KB)
First published: 08/05/2017
Last updated: 08/05/2017
SGLT2 inhibitors (previously canagliflozin) Article-20 procedure - Annex I-III - Jardiance (PDF/370.91 KB)
First published: 08/05/2017
Last updated: 08/05/2017
SGLT2 inhibitors (previously canagliflozin) Article-20 procedure - Annex I-III - Invokana (PDF/321.75 KB)
First published: 08/05/2017
Last updated: 08/05/2017
SGLT2 inhibitors (previously canagliflozin) Article-20 procedure - SGLT2 inhibitors: information on potential risk of toe amputation to be included in prescribing information (April 2017) (PDF/83.85 KB)
First published: 08/05/2017
Last updated: 08/05/2017
EMA/118223/2017
SGLT2 inhibitors (previously canagliflozin) Article-20 procedure - Annex I-III - Ebymect (PDF/329.44 KB)
First published: 08/05/2017
Last updated: 08/05/2017
SGLT2 inhibitors (previously canagliflozin) Article-20 procedure - Annex I-III - Xigduo (PDF/327.51 KB)
First published: 08/05/2017
Last updated: 08/05/2017
SGLT2 inhibitors (previously canagliflozin) Article-20 procedure - Annex IV (PDF/41.36 KB)
First published: 08/05/2017
Last updated: 08/05/2017
Document description
- Annex I - List of the medicines affected by the referral
- Annex II - Scientific conclusions of the CHMP or CMDh
- Annex III - Changes to the summary of product characteristics, labelling or package leaflet - available when the CHMP or CMDh recommends changes to the product information. Also includes conditions for lifting of suspensions, if applicable
- Annex IV - Conditions of the marketing authorisation - available when the CHMP or CMDh recommends other measures to be taken for the marketing authorisation such as safety measures or additional studies
- Notification - A letter from a Member State, the European Commission or a marketing-authorisation holder requesting the initiation of a referral procedure
- Rationale for triggering - Background provided by the party triggering the referral explaining the issues leading to the initiation of the procedure
- PRAC list of questions - Questions agreed by the PRAC requesting further information to evaluate the issues identified
- PRAC timetable - Timeframe agreed by the PRAC to receive information, assess the issues and adopt a recommendation
- PRAC / CHMP or CMDh assessment report - The assessment and conclusions of the PRAC and CHMP or CMDh on the issues investigated
News
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24/02/2017
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24/02/2017
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10/02/2017
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13/01/2017
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28/10/2016
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30/09/2016
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02/09/2016
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08/07/2016
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10/06/2016
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13/05/2016
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15/04/2016