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Written question asked by Earl Howe (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Warner (Labour) on Monday, 31 October 2005.


Erythropoietin

Question
What the recommended treatment for cancer treatment-induced anaemia would be if funding for erythropoietin on the National Health Service were withdrawn.
Answer

The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence is appraising erythropoietin for cancer treatment induced anaemia. NICE published its draft recommendations on the use of erythropoietin for consultation in July.It is important to note that NICE’s draft recommendations do not constitute its final guidance. Funding for erythropoietin on the National Health Service is currently made on a case by case basis and there will be no change to these arrangements until NICE publishes its final recommendations.Final guidance from NICE is expected to be published in May 2006.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
1595; 675 c2WA
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Cancer Finance Drugs NHS Medical treatments Anaemia Erythropoietins
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk