More Evidence Needed For Chiesi’s Ultra Orphan Lamzede, Says NICE

Chiesi still has work to do to convince NICE that its ultra rare disease treatment Lamzede is a cost-effective treatment.

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NICE not sure Chiesi's Lamzede is cost-effective • Source: Scrip archive

Chiesi could have its work cut out to persuade NICE, the health technology appraisal institute for England and Wales, that its enzyme replacement therapy Lamzede (velmanase alfa) is a cost-effective treatment for the ultra rare condition alpha-mannosidosis. The institute this week published draft guidance stating that it had too many doubts about the available evidence and the company’s economic modelling.

Draft guidance published May 23 is based on recommendations from the highly specialised evaluation committee

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