Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 6500
Neuroblastoma: Drugs
Tabled: 4 October 2024
Answered: 11 October 2024
Question
Mary Kelly Foy
Labour — City of Durham
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he plans to make difluoromethylornithine available on the NHS for children with high-risk neuroblastoma.
Answer
Karin SmythWe understand how important it is that cancer patients are able to benefit from rapid access to effective new treatments. We are aware that the manufacturer difluoromethylornithine (DFMO) has applied for a United Kingdom marketing authorisation through Pr...
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