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Written question asked by Baroness Brown of Silvertown (Labour) on Friday, 1 December 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 5 December 2017. It was answered by Steve Brine (Conservative) on Monday, 11 December 2017 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Breast Cancer: Biosimilar Medicines

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what discussions NHS England has had with (a) breast cancer charities and (b) patient groups on the introduction of the biosimilars of Herceptin, Trastuzumab.

Answer

NHS England is working closely with the Cancer Vanguard and the Chemotherapy Clinical Reference Group to ensure all stakeholders, including charities and patient groups, are involved with the implementation of biosimilar trastuzumab.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
117068
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Breast cancer Biosimilar medicines
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk