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NICE Drug Approval Anxiety: Patients Await Life-Changing Decisions

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NICE Drug Approval Anxiety: Patients Await Life-Changing Decisions

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  • Mike Thomas, a 60-year-old from Bridgend, fears losing access to tofersen, his treatment for motor neurone disease (MND).
  • Since starting tofersen in June 2023, he believes it has slowed his disease progression, but remains anxious about NICE's approval decision.
  • The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) evaluates drugs based on clinical evidence and cost effectiveness.
  • Other patients, like Sara and David, face varying access to medications due to NICE's approval process, causing frustration and anxiety.
  • Amid uncertainty, Claire Lewis celebrated a reversed NICE decision after years of campaigning for a treatment for her rare bone disease.

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