The UK's National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has recommended access Vabysmo (faricimab) for the treatment of adults with visual impairment due to macular oedema secondary to branched and central retinal vein occlusion.
Roche’s bispecific monoclonal antibody - which targets both the vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF-A) and angiopoietin-2 (Ang-2) pathways - will now be made available within this indication for patients in England and Wales on the National Health Service.
Eelke Roos, ophthalmology lead, Roche Products said: “We are delighted with today’s news that people in England and Wales with macular oedema as a result of retinal vein occlusion will have access to Vabysmo.
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