Durvalumab update

BTOG wishes to inform members of a new NICE release that has been published today.

NICE has recommended Durvalumab, within its marketing authorisation, as an option to treat limited-stage small-cell lung cancer that has not progressed after platinum-based chemoradiotherapy in adults. Durvalumab can only be used if the company provides it according to the commercial arrangement.

 

For full details and the documents, please see the NICE website:

Final draft guidance | Project documents | Durvalumab for treating limited-stage small-cell lung cancer after platinum-based chemoradiotherapy [ID5073] | Guidance | NICE

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