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Tinostamustine granted Orphan Drug Designation by European Commission
Tinostamustine has been granted Orphan Drug Designation by the European Commission to the treatment of T-cell prolymphocytic leukaemia (T-PLL).
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Commonly used treatments for chronic pain do not work, says NICE
NICE has said commonly used treatments for chronic primary pain such as paracetamol have little or no evidence that they work and should not be prescribed for the condition.
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NICE recommends avelumab and axitinib to treat renal cell carcinoma
Bavencio (avelumab) and Inlyta (axitinib) are recommended by NICE for the treatment of advanced renal cell carcinoma, available on the Cancer Drugs Fund.
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NICE recommends Adcetris (brentuximab vedotin) for treatment of rare lymphoma
The recommendation of Adcetris (brentuximab vedotin) represents the first new frontline therapy for systemic anaplastic large cell lymphoma (sALCL) in several decades.
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Comparison of health technology assessments and time to reimbursement for Orphan Drugs
This article delves into four health technology assessment agencies, analysing the opportunities and challenges for orphan drugs in France, Germany, England and Scotland.
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NICE does not recommend Novartis’ siponimod for secondary progressive MS
NICE has decided to not recommend Mayzent (siponimod) for use on the NHS as a secondary progressive multiple sclerosis treatment because its clinical trial did not directly compare it to interferon beta-1b.
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UK launches scheme to encourage development of novel antibiotics
The NHS is offering two contracts to pay pharma companies at the start of their research into antibiotics, to promote the development of new antimicrobials.
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NICE recommends Rozlytrek (entrectinib) as treatment for NSCLC
After three clinical trials showing its efficacy, NICE has recommended Rozlytrek (entrectinib) as treatment for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
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NICE joins international collaboratives to respond to COVID-19
NICE in the UK has announced it will partner with international collaborations to share its work on COVID-19 and develop guidelines for healthcare professionals.
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NICE recommends Vitrakvi (larotrectinib) for use on Cancer Drugs Fund
Larotrectinib has been given a positive opinion by NICE, following the submission of a revised price after it was previously rejected.
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Professor Gillian Leng appointed NICE Chief Executive
Professor Gillian Leng has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of NICE and will take over from Sir Andrew Dillon in early April.
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NICE fails to recommend pembrolizumab in final draft guidance
The UK NICE has not found pembrolizumab cost-effective for use on the NHS, after a review of evidence collected while the drug was available via the Cancer Drugs Fund.
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Lenalidomide recommended for use with rituximab by NICE
NICE has given its positive opinion to lenalidomide in combination with rituximab as a 'chemotherapy-free' treatment for lymphoma.
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NICE does not recommend polatuzumab vedotin to treat lymphoma
NICE has formed a negative opinion for Polivy (polatuzumab vedotin) in combination with rituximab and bendamustine to treat diffuse large B-cell lymphoma.
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NICE does not recommend esketamine for treatment-resistant depression
Esketamine nasal spray did not receive a positive opinion from NICE due to inadequate comparisons to other therapies and concerns over its cost effectiveness.
