Niraparib available in Scotland

[OvacomeSupport]

Hello All

I thought you would be interested to know that the Scottish Medicines Consortium have agreed to make Niraparib available as a maintenance treatment for women with relapsed ovarian cancer who do not have a BRCA mutation.

Their statement is here: scottishmedicines.org.uk/ab...

Best wishes

Anna

Ovacome Support Services Manager

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It is good that this drug is coming on board again and I hope people who have been waiting for it get it now. Wishing for it in Ireland too

[Howick01]

So glad xxx

[thomas62]

Thanks for sharing this Anna.

[Angie-69]

Does the Marsden have it?

[OvacomeSupport Partner My Ovacome Team in reply to Angie-69]

Hello Angie-69

In England NICE have approved it under the Cancer Drugs Fund for women with relapsed high grade serous, platinum sensitive cancer. So if you thought this could apply to you, you would need to discuss it with your consultant who could then make an application to the Cancer Drugs Fund on your behalf.

Best wishes

Anna

[Angie-69 in reply to OvacomeSupport]

Ty so much will look into this x

[TinaB1]

Hi there Anna.. Is it available for low grade in Scotland..?

Best regards Sue

[OvacomeSupport Partner My Ovacome Team in reply to TinaB1]

Hello Sue

No, I'm sorry for not making this clear. It's for high grade serous only. Do let me know if you need any further information.

Best wishes

Anna