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Biogen Drug Approval Stalls on NHS, MP Pushes for Policy Review

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What happened

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Discussions between Biogen and the National Institute for Health and Social Care (NICE) regarding the inclusion of the drug omaveloxolone (Skyclarys) on the National Health Service (NHS) have stalled. The drug, which treats Friedrich's ataxia, is approved for private use in the UK but costs approximately £1,000 a day. Frank Bruno signed a petition delivered to the Prime Minister, prompting Labour MP David Burton-Sampson to push for accelerated policy talks.

From bbc.co.uk

Why it matters

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The stalled approval process affects the availability of a life-changing treatment for Friedrich's ataxia within the UK health system. NICE is the government body responsible for approving drugs for use, and the delay impacts market access for Biogen in the United Kingdom.

From bbc.co.uk

Who's involved

  • Frank BrunoSigned a petition urging action on drug availability.
  • BiogenPharmaceutical company whose drug, omaveloxolone, is awaiting NHS approval.
  • Department of Health and Social CareGovernment department involved in policy discussions regarding drug procurement.

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Possible knock-on effects

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  • BiogenSpeculative

    Biogen could face restricted revenue in the UK market due to the delay in NHS approval.

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