Benralizumab
Yes
Yes
No
Active ingredient: Benralizumab
General information
Subsidy Information and Financing Scheme
Not Applicable
Drug Guidance for Subsidy
06/02/2026 Biologics as add-on therapy for severe asthma
The Ministry of Health’s Drug Advisory Committee has recommended:
Benralizumab 30 mg/1 mL autoinjector pen for treating severe eosinophilic asthma; and
Omalizumab biosimilar (Omlyclo) 75 mg/0.5 mL and 150 mg/1 mL pre-filled syringes for treating severe allergic asthma.
Funding status
[R] Benralizumab 30 mg/ml autoinjector pen is recommended for inclusion on the Medication Assistance Fund (MAF) for the abovementioned indication from 1 April 2026.
[R] Benralizumab should be used in line with the additional clinical criteria for initiation and renewal listed in the Annex.
[R] Omalizumab biosimilar (Omlyclo) 75 mg/0.5 mL and 150 mg/1 mL pre-filled syringes are recommended for inclusion on the Standard Drug List (SDL) from 1 April 2026.
[NR] SDL subsidy and MAF assistance do not apply to any formulations or strengths of dupilumab, mepolizumab, omalizumab reference biologic (Xolair) or tezepelumab for treating severe asthma.
General Availability in Public Healthcare Institution
Note:
General availability information reflected is based on the Public Healthcare Institutions’ (PHI) formulary on what is commonly used for treating their patient population and may or may not be available for patients not under the care of that institution. It does not reflect the PHI’s actual inventory availability and is subjected to change. Please consult the Public Hospitals or Polyclinics for details on availability and supply restrictions/considerations. General availability is not tied to any brand unless otherwise stated.
Users are to consult the respective PHIs for actual inventory availability and supply restrictions/consideration
Availability information
Formulation | Public Healthcare Institution |
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Fasenra Injection, Solution (Prefilled Syringe) 30 mg/mL |
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Fasenra Injection, Solution (Autoinjector Pen) 30 mg/mL |
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