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Tag: Scottish Medicine Consortium

Scottish Medicine Consortium approves ‘new class’ of ovarian cancer drug

Scottish Medicine Consortium approves ‘new class’ of ovarian cancer drug

The Scottish Medicine Consortium (SMC) has approved a drug called niraparib, providing new hope for women with recurrent ovarian cancer. Continue reading Scottish Medicine Consortium approves ‘new class’ of ovarian cancer drug

Posted on 15/08/201815/08/2018Author davepickeringCategories North Edinburgh NewsTags Health and wellbeing, ovarian cancer, ovarian cancer action, Scottish Medicine Consortium
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