U.K.’s NICE recommends use of Firmagon in prostate cancer

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The U.K.’s National Institute for Health and Care Excellence recommended the use of Firmagon (degarelix) for men with advanced hormone-dependent prostate cancer with spinal metastases. This announcement follows a three-year review process and NICE’s most recent draft Appraisal Consultation Document published in June 2015, which recommended against the use of Firmagon within its marketing authorization...

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