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NICE now recommends Arzerra (ofatumumab)+ chlorambucil for CLL-Novartis

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Last updated:14th Mar 2015
Published:14th Mar 2015
Source: Pharmawand

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence for England and Wales (NICE), has reversed an earlier negative decision and recommended Arzerra (ofatumumab) in combination with chlorambucil in final draft guidance, for previously untreated patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia after a discount was offered. Arzerra is now owned by Novartis.

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