Fingolimod news

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Good news for those waiting on Fingolimod. I thought the EMA were still reviewing the drug following eleven deaths that might be related, but perhaps that’s been completed.

http://multiple-sclerosis-research.blogspot.com/2012/03/nice-fingolimod-gets-thumbs-up-in-uk.html

http://www.ema.europa.eu/ema/index.jsp?curl=pages%2Fnews_and_events%2Fnews%2F2012%2F01%2Fnews_detail_001425.jsp&mid=WC0b01ac058004d5c1&jsenabled=true

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I am delighted that sense prevailed.

3

YAY!

Karen x

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Taken from this site.

“The European Medicines Agency, which licensed Gilenya, is currently reviewing the risks and benefits of the treatment and their guidance is expected later today”

http://www.mssociety.org.uk/ms-news/2012/03/nice-approve-new-ms-pill-gilenya-for-nhs

5

I have been taking it for almost a year - haven’t expired yet

6

That’s really good news!

Alison

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I think it’s only England + Wales, we are not getting here in Scotland. But good luck to all who are on it. Julsiexx

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It’s great if you live in England or Wales.Not so great for those in Scotland.I hope that this is only temporary though.

Still,great news!