NICE has announced its decision to recommend Pfizer’s Vizimpro (Dacomitinib) in the treatment of non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) – a U-turn on its previous decision to reject the drug for being an ineffective use of NHS resources.
The recommendation, made after the manufacturer agreed to a confidential discount, will make the drug available on the health service specifically in locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC, that has tested positive for the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutation.
