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Device/Product name
Glycophos
Active Ingredient
Sodium glycerophosphate (as hydrate)
Date of decision
Published
Submission type
New chemical entity
ATC codes
B05XA14
Decision
Approved
What was the decision based on
The decision was based on quality (chemistry and manufacturing) and clinical (pharmacology, safety and efficacy) information submitted by the sponsor. The benefit-risk profile of Glycophos was considered favourable for the therapeutic use approved.
What steps were involved in the decision process

Registration timeline

The following table summarises the key steps and dates for this application.

Description Date
Submission dossier accepted and first round evaluation commenced 2 January 2019
First round evaluation completed 20 June 2019
Sponsor provides responses on questions raised in first round evaluation 16 July 2019
Second round evaluation completed 31 July 2019
Delegate's overall benefit-risk assessment 20 October 2019
Sponsor's pre-Advisory Committee response Not applicable
Advisory Committee meeting Not applicable
Registration decision (Outcome) 13 November 2019
Completion of administrative activities and registration on ARTG 14 November 2019
Number of working days from submission dossier acceptance to registration decision* 199

*Statutory timeframe for standard applications is 255 working days

Date of entry onto ARTG
Original publication date
Black triangle scheme
No
Dose forms
Concentrated solution for injection
Strength
4.32 g/20 mL
Other ingredients
Hydrochloric acid (pH adjuster), Water for injections
Containers
Ampoule
Pack sizes
20
Routes of administration
Intravenous infusion
Dosage

Adults

The recommended dosage should be individualised to each patient's phosphorus status and needs. Approximately 15 mmol of phosphate is provided by a litre of lipid emulsions or amino acid solutions. This should be considered when supplementing phosphate from Glycophos. The normal requirements during parenteral nutrition can be met by using 10 to 20 mL of Glycophos added to the infusion solution or admixture for which compatibility has been proven.

Paediatric population

The recommended dosage should be individualised to each patient's phosphorous status and needs. The recommended dose for children, infants and neonates is 1.0 to 1.5 mmol/kg body weight per day.

For further information refer to the Product Information.

Pregnancy category
This therapeutic good is exempted from pregnancy categorisation.The use of any medicine during pregnancy requires careful consideration of both risks and benefits by the treating health professional. This must not be used as the sole basis of decision making in the use of medicines during pregnancy. The TGA does not provide advice on the use of medicines in pregnancy for specific cases. More information is available from obstetric drug information services in your State or Territory.
What was approved

Glycophos (sodium glycerophosphate (as hydrate)) was approved for the following therapeutic use:

Glycophos is indicated in adult and paediatric patients as a supplement to parenteral nutrition to meet the daily requirements of phosphate.
What is this medicine and how does it work
Sodium glycerophosphate is an organic phosphate salt.Glycerophosphate is a metabolic intermediate in fat metabolism. It is used as a supplement to parenteral nutrition to meet the daily requirements of phosphate.
What post-market commitments will the sponsor undertake

For all injectable products the Product Information must be included with the product as a package insert.

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