EC approves Opdivo for treatment of oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma
The European Commission has approved Opdivo (nivolumab) to treat oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma after studies showed its clinical benefits compared to chemotherapy alone.
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The European Commission has approved Opdivo (nivolumab) to treat oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma after studies showed its clinical benefits compared to chemotherapy alone.
The regulatory body said that due to uncertainties surrounding the long-term effectiveness of nivolumab (Opdivo), its cost-effectiveness estimates are too high.
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