Kyowa Kirin urges NICE to reconsider following Crysvita snub

29 November 2023

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has opted against recommending Crysvita (burosumab) to treat adults in England and Wales who have a confirmed diagnosis of X-linked hypophosphataemia (XLH).

Drug developer Kyowa Kirin (TYO: 4151) has expressed disappointment at NICE’s decision, outlined in its initial Appraisal Consultation Document (ACD), but said that the company remains committed to finding a solution for adults living with XLH to have access to the medicine, and vowed to continue working with the NICE, NHS England and others to find a resolution.

"We fully support the UK Rare Disease Framework and specifically priority four - improving access to specialist care, treatments and drugs"Kyowa Kirin warned that the decision would create a disparity in access between England and Wales on the one hand, and Scotland on the other.

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