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Written question asked by Roger Godsiff (Labour) on Monday, 20 February 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 22 February 2017. It was answered by Baroness Blackwood of North Oxford (Conservative) on Tuesday, 28 February 2017 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Palbociclib

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what the current availability of palbociclib is on the NHS; and what steps are being taken to ensure that all breast cancer patients who would benefit from that drug are able to access it.

Answer

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence are currently reviewing the evidence for palbociclib in combination with an aromatase inhibitor for treating hormone receptor-positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-negative, locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer in adults. Their draft guidance was out to consultation until 24 February. Stakeholders were encouraged to respond to the consultation.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
64627
Session
2016-17
Subjects
Breast cancer Palbociclib
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk