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SMC - September 2025 decisions
8 September 2025 - The SMC has today published advice on two medicines. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 05 Sep 2025
Ulcerative colitis: comparative study provides important insights
2 September 2025 - The data show no additional benefit of guselkumab compared to golimumab. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 25 Aug 2025
Bewildering PBAC decision a missed opportunity to ensure Australian cancer patients not left behind
23 August 2025 - MSD Australia & New Zealand is astonished that after eight years of dialogue and consideration, the ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 25 Aug 2025
Recommendations made the PBAC – July 2025
22 August 2025 - The recommendations from the July 2025 PBAC meeting are now available. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 25 Aug 2025
Committee rejects application for medication Keytruda to be subsidised for Aussies with cancer
23 August 2025 - Australians with rare cancers like Natalie Willacy have just been handed a devastating hit, which could leave ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 25 Aug 2025
Injectable form of Ocrevus for relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis recommended for PBS listing
22 August 2025 - This new form of ocrelizumab is given as an injection under the skin (subcutaneously), takes a much ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 24 Aug 2025
New Alzheimer’s drug rejected for PBS listing, leaving patients to pay up to $80k a year
23 August 2025 - New Alzheimer’s drug rejected for PBS listing, leaving patients to pay up to $80k/year. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 14 Aug 2025
Final decision on cerliponase alfa for Batten disease treatment confirmed
14 August 2025 - In final draft guidance published today we've confirmed that we’re unable to recommend cerliponase alfa (Brineura; BioMarin) ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 11 Aug 2025
SMC - August 2025 decisions
11 August 2025 - The SMC, which advises on newly licensed medicines for use by NHSScotland, has today published advice ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 06 Aug 2025
NICE approves first immunotherapy combination for endometrial cancer
6 August 2025 - Around 2,100 people with advanced womb cancer are set to benefit from a groundbreaking new treatment option, ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 30 Jul 2025
CDA issues positive reimbursement recommendation for Skyclarys (omaveloxolone), the only Health Canada approved treatment for managing Friedreich ataxia
29 July 2025 - Biogen Canada is pleased to announce a significant step forward for Canadians living with Friedreich ataxia, ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 25 Jul 2025
Lisocabtagene maraleucel in follicular lymphoma: mysterious study discontinuation
15 July 2025 - The BMS has not provided any study data suitable for early benefit assessment. It initiated a randomised ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 21 Jul 2025
Thousands could benefit from first immunotherapy for severe birch tree pollen allergy
21 July 2025 - We have recommended the first under the tongue tablet immunotherapy shown to build long-term tolerance to allergens, ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 16 Jul 2025
SMC - July 2025 decisions
7 July 2025 - The SMC which advises on newly licensed medicines for use by NHSScotland, has today published advice ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 13 Jul 2025
Zanubrutinib for the treatment of patients with relapsed or refractory mantle cell lymphoma
10 July 2025 - NICE has published final evidence-based recommendations on the use of zanubrutinib for the treatment of adults ...