Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 6500

Neuroblastoma: Drugs

Tabled: 4 October 2024
Answered: 11 October 2024

Question

Mary Kelly Foy

LabourCity 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 Smyth
We 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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