There are around 17,500 people living with sickle cell disease in the UK.
Around 4,000 people with sickle cell disease in England could benefit from a “life-changing” new treatment after it was given the green light for use in the NHS.
The drug works by helping haemoglobin hold on to more oxygen and prevents red blood cells from becoming misshapen. John James, chief executive of the Sickle Cell Society, said: “Today’s approval by Nice marks a significant milestone in sickle cell care, addressing decades of limited access to disease-modifying treatments.
“We look forward to this being the first in a series of new treatment options for people living with sickle cell disorder.”
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