Inclisiran

Inclisiran is administered by a cardiac nurse via an injection, usually in your abdomen, upper arm, or thigh. When you first start the drug, you’ll need to have a second dose 3 months after your first. After that, your injections are given every 6 months.

The injection is quick, so you’ll only need to attend our outpatient clinic for a short appointment. As with any injection, you may momentarily feel a sharp scratch. The area where you were injected may be slightly red and feel a little sore for a day or so afterwards. You’ll be able to go home and resume your normal daily activities shortly afterwards.

Inclisiran is considered to be a safe drug, with very few risks. As with any medication, it has some side effects, but these are rare. Side effects may include:

• joint pain

• painful urination

• a cough, wheezing, or breathlessness

• allergic reaction

• pain, swelling, and redness at the injection site

Having it administered correctly by one of our cardiac nurses lowers the risks even more. 

Inclisiran is not suitable if you’re pregnant or breastfeeding.

Before your appointment to receive your Inclisiran injection, you’ll have a blood test to confirm the starting levels of cholesterol in your bloodstream. You’ll also have blood tests to check your liver, kidney, and thyroid function, and your diabetes status.

You may also be asked to stop taking certain prescribed medications, over-the-counter medications, or supplements before starting Inclisiran.

Wearing loose clothing to your appointment can make it easier for your cardiac nurse to administer your injection.

You’ll have a follow-up appointment 3 months after your first injection of Inclisiran. At this appointment, you’ll have another blood test to assess your cholesterol levels. If the results show the treatment is working for you, you’ll be able to continue your treatment with a second dose of Inclisiran. After that, you’ll have further injections every 6 months.

Please contact our Heart Health centre for pricing information.

At Welbeck, our cardiologists are experts in their field and are dedicated to providing world-class care to every patient.

With access to colleagues across other specialties, our consultants are also able to refer within the Welbeck ecosystem if required to ensure you receive the treatment you need as quickly as possible, all under one roof.  

All appointments, testing, treatment, and follow-up appointments take place within our state-of-the-art facilities, enabling us to deliver accurate diagnostics and advanced treatments.

To book an Inclisiran injection, you must be referred by either your GP or a cardiologist following a consultation with them. Self-referrals are not accepted for this treatment.

If you would like to schedule a consultation with a cardiologist, please get in touch to make an appointment. Your health is important to us, so we strive to offer same-day appointments whenever possible.

Our consultants are recognised by the major health insurance companies. If you have private health insurance, your treatment at Welbeck can begin once you have obtained authorisation. We also provide care to self-paying patients. Learn more about the different payment options at Welbeck.