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JAKAVI (ruxolitinib), protein kinase inhibitor
ONCOLOGY - New indication
Opinions on drugs -
Posted on
Feb 29 2016
Reason for request
Extension of inclusion
Minor improvement in second-line treatment of polycythemia vera.
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JAKAVI now has Marketing Authorisation in the treatment of adults with polycythemia vera who are resistant or intolerant to hydroxyurea.
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It provides a minor improvement in the short term, due to better safety and an improvement of symptoms. There are no long-term safety data.
Clinical Benefit
| Substantial |
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Clinical Added Value
| minor |
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Therapeutic use
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