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NICE rejects Tyverb (GSK) as first line treatment of Post Menopausal Breast Cancer

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Last updated: 14th Feb 2012
Published: 14th Feb 2012
Source: Pharmawand
NICE finds that the overall survival benefit of Tyverb (lapatinib) from GSK, alongside aromatase inhibitors, as first line treatment for post menopausal breast cancer patients whose disease has spread is of small effect and uncertain and not cost effective.
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