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NICE recommends peginterferon alfa plus ribavirin for Hepatitis C

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Last updated:19th Jul 2013
Published:19th Jul 2013
Source: Pharmawand

NICE has recommended peginterferon alfa in combination with ribavirin as an option for treating chronic Hepatitis C in children and young people. As a result, Roche's Pegasys (peginterferon alfa-2a) and MSD's ViraferonPeg (peginterferon alfa-2b) will become available as NHS treatments. Ribavirin is manufactured by Roche (Copegus) and MSD (Rebetol) and each product is indicated for the treatment of chronic Hepatitis C.

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