pCODR fails to recommend Zaltrap (aflibercept) for patients with metastatic colorectal cancer

The pCODR does not recommend the funding of aflibercept when used in combinaiton with an irinotecan and a fluoropyrimidine (FOLFIRI) ...

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pCODR recommends the funding of vismodegib (Erivedge) for patients with basal cell carcinoma

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Transfer of the pan-Canadian Oncology Drug Review (pCODR) to CADTH

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NICE says yes to a new treatment for blood disorder but with strings attached

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Health Canada approves Pomalyst for patients with multiple myeloma

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pCODR final recommendation for Zaltrap (aflibercept)

The pCODR Expert Review Committee (pERC) has not recommended the funding of Zaltrap (aflibercept) when used in combination with an ...

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Health Canada approves Imbruvica by priority review, giving physicians and patients a much-needed option in the fight against CLL

Janssen Inc. announced today Health Canada has approved Imbruvica (ibrutinib) for the treatment of the blood cancer chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). ...

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Implementation of guidelines for manufacturers on application fees for pCODR

The complete Guidelines for Manufacturers on Application Fees for the CADTH pan-Canadian Oncology Drug Review are now posted on the CADTH website, along with ...

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NICE has issued new draft guidance that does not recommend lenalidomide (Revlimid) for treating myelodysplastic syndromes

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Health Canada approves Stivarga (regorafenib) as a new treatment option for patients with GIST, a rare form of sarcoma

Bayer has announced Health Canada’s expanded approval of Stivarga (regorafenib) to include its use for the treatment of adult patients with metastatic ...
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Oral cancer drugs: group pushes for universal coverage

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Breast cancer drug not cost effective for NHS, says draft NICE guidance

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pERC has recommended the funding of brentuximab vedotin (Adcetris) for patients with Hodgkin's lymphoma

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Call for nominations: pCODR Expert Review Committee

The CADTH pCODR program is currently seeking nominations for a Health Economist to sit as a member of the pCODR Expert Review ...

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Ariad announces approval of Iclusig (as ponatinib hydrochloride) in Canada

Ariad Pharmaceuticals, Inc., today announced that Health Canada has approved the use of Iclusig (as ponatinib hydrochloride) in Canada for the treatment of adult patients with ...

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