NICE backs Santhera’s Agamree for DMD
Swiss specialty pharmaceutical company Santhera Pharmaceuticals (SIX: SANN) today announced that the UK’s National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has issued guidance that recommends Agamree (vamorolone) for use in the National Health Service (NHS) in England, Wales and Northern Ireland for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in patients four years of age and older.
The news pushed Santhera’s shares up almost 8% to 8.92 francs by late morning.
"DMD is a devastating condition, the most common and severe form of muscular dystrophy, and patients urgently need improved treatment options," said Santhera’s chief executive Dario Eklund, adding: "We are delighted that NICE has recommended Agamree for patients with DMD, and we are committed to working closely with the NHS to ensure patients can access Agamree as quickly as possible."
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