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‘Transformative’ sickle cell treatment approved for NHS use

Around 4,000 people with sickle cell disease in England could benefit from a “life-changing” new treatment after it was given the green light for use in the NHS.
Health leaders said that voxelotor, also known as oxbryta and made by Pfizer, will significantly improve quality of life for patients with the condition.
The drug works by helping haemoglobin hold on to more oxygen, preventing red blood cells from becoming misshapen, and has been approved for NHS use after a price reduction.

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The Guardian

‘Life-changing’ drug for sickle cell disease to be offered by NHS in England

Voxelotor, which can help reduce need for blood transfusions, is administered as a daily tabletA new treatment for sickle cell disease has been recommended by the health watchdog in a move described as life-changing for people living with the condition in England.The drug, Voxelotor, has been recommended for use on the NHS in England by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Nice) in people with the disease who are aged 12 and ov…

16 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Independent

‘Life-changing’ sickle cell drug approved for NHS roll-out after patient-led campaign

Despite being the fastest-growing genetic condition in the UK, sickle cell disorder has historically been underserved by treatment options.

16 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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Shropshire Star

‘Transformative’ sickle cell treatment approved for NHS use

Around 4,000 people with sickle cell disease in England could benefit from a “life-changing” new treatment after it was given the green light for use in the NHS.

16 days ago·Ketley, United Kingdom

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Evening Standard

‘Transformative’ sickle cell treatment approved for NHS use

There are around 17,500 people living with sickle cell disease in the UK.

16 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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Sky News UK

'Life-changing' sickle cell disease treatment made available on NHS

A "life-changing" new treatment for people living with sickle cell disease is to be made available on the NHS.

15 days ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian Nigeria

NHS launches new ‘life-changing’ treatment for sickle cell patients

The National Health Service (NHS) has made available a new "life-changing" treatment for people living with sickle cell disease. Sky News on Friday reported that thousands of sickle cell patients living in the United Kingdom (UK) could see their lives transformed by the drug, Voxelotor. The report said Voxelotor works by helping hemoglobin, a protein […] The post NHS launches new 'life-changing' treatment for sickle cell patients appeared first …

15 days ago·Nigeria

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