Dr Scott Muir, chair of the Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC), hailed the development.
New drugs which are used to treat brain tumours and cancer have been approved for routine use on the NHS in Scotland. The Scottish Medicines Consortium has accepted dabrafenib, known by the brand name Finlee.
Elranatamab was accepted on an interim basis for the same disease, and will be available while further evidence is gathered. "We heard powerful testimony from affected families about the devastating impact that the diagnosis of a glioma brain tumour has on children and their families. "The committee look forward to reviewing further clinical evidence, to ensure that this treatment offers useful clinical benefits to patients and good value for NHS Scotland."
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