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Thu Mar 4, 2010, 04:55 AM
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No Vidaza in the UK?
Hi all,
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) in the UK issued a final ruling saying that VIDAZA should not be funded because NICE claims it is not cost-effective. http://www.businesswire.com/portal/s...92&newsLang=en Too bad  !Kind regards Birgitta-A 
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Thu Mar 4, 2010, 07:05 AM
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Ugh. That's good they're appealing the decision.
Edit: the BBC News story interestingly quotes the cost involved: "According to the manufacturer's estimates, azacitidine costs approximately £45,000 per patient. " I wonder if that's a per year figure? If so, it's a bargain compared to BMT!
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Last edited by squirrellypoo : Thu Mar 4, 2010 at 08:39 AM. Reason: added BBC News link
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Thu Mar 4, 2010, 09:17 AM
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Thats what will happen here in America if we don't pay attention to the health care coming down the pipe.
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Thu Mar 4, 2010, 02:11 PM
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Rose, I agree with you 100%. People need to be aware of what can happen and will happen if the politicians have their way.
ann
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Tue Mar 23, 2010, 06:36 AM
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There's a news story about the appeal on the top of BBC News Health section. It's good they're keeping this in the media and raising more awareness in the general public.
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36/F - 1984 SAA treated with ATG [complete remission until] Oct 08 - burst blood vessels in eyes and low platelets; Jan 09 - AA & hypo-MDS; July 09 - BMT (RIC MUD PSCT) July 10 - 10k for Anthony Nolan (1yr post BMT! 53:48) Sep 10 - Wedding! I've run 5 marathons now!! (PB 3:30!)
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